About the Department of Correctional Services
Correctional Service Learnership is a learnership programme offered by DCS South Africa. DCS is a part of Department of Justice and Correctional Services. Before you find out more information, let you know about the learnership provider.
The Department of Justice and Correctional Services is the justice ministry of the South African government. The department provides administration and financial support to the court system and the judiciary. Also oversees the National Prosecuting Authority, provides legal advice and representation to organs of the state. Then facilitates law reform and is responsible for the country’s correctional services.
The correctional division of the department is responsible for the administration of 240 prisons in South Africa. Which accommodates about 189.748 inmates. The prisons include minimum, medium and maximum facilities.
DCS Formal Education
This department offers the people of South Africa services in formal education, community corrections, health, social work and psychological services as well as research. In the formal educational services, the department aims to be the best in the world. Delivering formal educational programmes with integrity and commitment to excellence an education service. It will provide diverse educational needs for to the people. The target groups of their formal educational services include:
- Incarcerated mothers with their children / babies
- Awaiting-trial detainees
- Sentenced offenders (including children under the age of 18, youths and adults)
- Physically challenge persons
- The aged
- Pre-releases
- Parolees and probationers
The objectives of formal education in the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) is to offer a variety of learning fields. That are aimed to contribute towards the development of essential skills and knowledge that will form the foundation for life-long learning. Also, to offer career oriented education programmes and services that are needs-driven, adaptable and market related. All of those are entrusted to DCS’s care in a stable and humane teaching environment. The department strives towards their goals in partnership with relevant stakeholders.
The education programmes provided by the Department of Correctional Services mainly focuses on sentenced offenders. Nevertheless, the necessary support services and systems are provided to Mother and Child Care units in terms of Early Childhood Development (ECD). The Directorate Formal Education in the Department of Correctional Services is only responsible for providing administrative support, study guidance, counselling and other relevant support in terms of studies. During the re-integration process, those who are in charge of education link the probationers with the community learning centres where practicable.
To all who fall into the sentenced offender category, the Department of Correctional Services provide the following.
- General Education and Training
- Children of School-Going Age
DCS Curriculum
It is compulsory for children of school ages to attend school and these children that are sentenced to imprisonment, should also have education opportunities. Therefore, the Correctional Centres utilize learning methodologies that will meet the needs of education of these children and contribute towards their personal growth. By all means following the curriculum as prescribed by the Department of Education.
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Pre-Adult Basic Education and Training (ABET) and ABET Level 1 – 4
Pre-ABET programmes is a compulsory part of the ABET field. The Pre-ABET programmes provide opportunities for the learners to learn how to read and write. This course serves as a bridging phase to ABET level 1. The ABET is available from level one up to level four. The programme is presented by trained ABET practitioners (educators, functional officials / trained offender facilitators).
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Further Education and Training (FET)
The FET programme is offered in cooperation and in line with national and provincial departments of education in South Africa, and the Department of Correctional Services is bound by the directives and curricula of these departments of education. The FET programme is provided for free, up to and including Grade 12 and N1-N3 business studies, to all sentenced juveniles and also to adult learners where resources permit or education qualifications can be obtained by means of distance learning in the learners’ own time and at his / her own expenses
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Higher Education and Training (HET)
All courses / subjects / study fields that falls into this band should be done by distance learning in the offenders’ own time and at their own expenses. The Higher Education and Training programme includes diplomas, occupational certificates, first degrees, higher degrees, further research degrees and doctorates.
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Computer-Based Learning
The Computer-Based Learning Centres are designed to provide a secure environment for the learners to utilize technology for study purposes. The Computer-Based Learning programme’s purpose is also to train the offenders to become computer literate as well as to use the centre within a multimedia approach to train students in relevant courseware packages / applications.
Correctional Services Learnership
The Correctional Services Learnership programme is offered by the Department of Correctional Services. Every year it offered to 12 Grade African students that had graduated from school. This programme is a form of the government’s National Skills Development Strategy. It was designed to improve skills and reduce poverty and unemployment.
The learnership programme consists both theoretical and practical training in how to contribute to the rehabilitation of prisoners. Trainees will be taught in human correction and development, safe and secure detentions or under community-based correctional supervision.
This Correctional Services Learnership programme is for a period of one year (12 months). It gives people the opportunity to improve their skills and gain more knowledge. As well as to learn acceptable workplace behaviour and attitude that is required in the Correctional Services. Learners will also benefit in receiving monthly stipends worth R3.500.00 for as long as they participate in the Correctional Services Learnership programme.
DCS Learnership Requirements
These are the requirements to join the Correctional Services Learnership:
- Applicants must be a South African citizen, proven by a certified copy of their IDs.
- Applicants must be aged between 21 and 35 years old.
- Applications must be submitted on the Application for Employment Form (Z.83). it can be obtained from any Public Service Department or at gov.za
- A comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) must be attached in the application. The CV should include details of at least two contactable referees who recently worked with the applicant.
- Certified copies of qualifications and an identity document (ID) with an original certification stamp are also necessary in the application.
- Applicants must possess a Standard 10 / Grade 12 Certificate or a Further Education and Training Certificate NQF (Level 4) or have successfully completed the National Certificate in Vocational Studies (NQF Level 4).
- Applicants in possession of foreign qualifications are responsible to submit evaluated results by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
- A certified copy of a valid driver’s license must be attached in the application.
- Applicants should not have any criminal record. Those who have a criminal case pending against them must provide all the details when applying.
Preference will be given to applicants who have additional qualifications. Such as a trade or occupational-based certificate, diploma or degree related to security / corrections. Any such additional qualifications will not be considered in the payment of stipend or for further salary / wage purposes.
How to Apply for the Correctional Services Learnership
Applicants can get the application form for admission to a learnership in DCS from any Correctional Services Office. Otherwise, they may download it from the Department of Correctional Services website at www.dcs.gov.za on the ‘Opportunities > Forms’ tab.
Applications must be submitted in time to the correct address as indicated at the bottom of each position. That’s to make sure it reach the address before or on the closing date of applications. Applicants that hand-deliver their applications to the direct address of the position they applied to must sign an application register as proof of application.
Applications should not be faxed or e-mailed, as it will not be accepted. If applicants do not receive any further notification on the recruitment, they must accept that the application was unsuccessful. Successful candidates will be required to enter into a performance agreement and be subjected to security clearance procedures. They may also be required to undergo a competency assessment.
Thando Maqolo
I’ve been applying for corrections services for years since I’ve passed my matric. Hope they will stop nepotism they can employ people according to their qualification. We will wait if you do follow up you will hear post are frozen till further notice. After that you hear nothing again. Hope this time around things will be done fairly.
NONHLANHLA ZACA
Same what’sapp group dear, I’ve been applying for this learnership with no Luck. Wasting my money for posting or even hand deliver
my applications. I meet all requirements of the correctional service learnership but I don’t have luck. In 2 years time I wont be able to apply anymore because of my age.
Aviwe
I also have matric certificate am 22 years I have no experience
Kalodi frans
Am kalodi Frans am looking for learneship please
Mini
I have been applying sinse 2007 nothing I hope this timely applications will be successful
Sylvia
I have more that 5 years applying for DCS learnership
leratomathenjuwa
I am lerato mathenjuwa,I am 29 years old i am interested please send application form
lerato
I love working with you guys please
lerato
oh yes please, this is the opportunity I have been waiting for all my life
nompumelelo
i am looking for an email address for learnership but i cant see it.please assist
Mathapelo Patricia makhanya
I’m mathapelo Patricia makhanya I’m also keep applying this DCS learnership cause I love this job with all my heart it’s 4yrs now I’m keeping on applying
Dolly Mankabidi
I want to appy
Ayanda Mbuyazi
Hey I’m Ayanda Mbuyazi I want to join the department of correctional services learnership I would love to be in this field and I’m also willing to learn more about the department
Zodidi Yvonne
I am zodidi Ngqu ,l 29 years old I am interested to this job please send application form
Kelly-Ann
Send application form please
NONHLANHLA ZACA
Same what’sapp group dear, I’ve been applying for this learnership with no Luck. Wasting my money for posting or even hand deliver
my applications. I meet all requirements of the correctional service learnership but I don’t have luck. In 2 years time I wont be able to apply anymore because of my age.
Maria Thosa
Please send me website for application
NOMQONDISO
i’m Dalindyebo Nomqondiso i have NCV level 4 in Office Administration my dream is to work for Correctional Services. when the person wearing uniform from correctional services i look that person now and again. i like what is done buy correctional services this year for doing follow-up on the post for 2017. my number is 0837388020 thanks
andile
ineed an aplication form plz
SABELO NQOBILE
I WANT TO PARTICAPATE IN THIS LEARNERSHIP
MPENDULO NDOVELA
IM ONE OF THE STUDENT WHO WANT TO TAKE PART IN THIS LEARNERSHIP AS I AM UNEMPOLYED
Tsolo Mohlamme
I am very interest to join the programme i really hope to be considered for the leanership at correctional service please
Bonolo Ramatlhape
Hi am Bonolo..I would really like to apply for this leadership.can you please send the application form ’cause I believe I met all the requirements needed for the leadership application to be successful. Thank you.!
Eloise
can i have a application form please
TAMIE
what happened to the DCS learnerships of 2017? I was called for interviews and I attended after that no one was called on the group i was called with. If the posts were freezed is possible that they gonna call us again if they decide to hire for 2019? coz since that year no post came out.
Phumelele gasa
I’m interested in correction service, I’m 21 years old
TT
i love and like to apply for this learnership PLEASE. . . I AM TSHEGOFATSO
THAPELO MOTHUPI
Hi I would like to be part of learnership program
Mfundo
Hey I’m Mfundo Malinga I’ve been applying for Department of Correctional Service Learnship since 2017,I’m really interested to be part of it and willing to learn more about it,Hope this year my application will be successful.
Ditiro
I like this job with my heart and soul
matsie
hi
please give more information on how i can apply
Boitumelo Stock
Please send me website for application forms for DCS leaderships
Mapule
I would love to apply please send me forms.
Grace Tumelo Mosane
Please let me know when your application are available.
sindiswa mphela
I want to apply but when I have to download an application form, I get an internship form instead of learnership. Please assist
RAMPHELA M.P
Send me a application forms
Nomvelo Masoeu
When are they gonna issue the learnership forms?
Nonceba
I Am looking forward to your learnership
Isaac
I was at Allandale prison year 1997 for an interwier but not employed being I’ve got all those qualifications.Matric Plus Computer literacy.
Nompilo Nolwazi Komo
I want to be apply for FET CORRECTIONAL SERVICES LEARNERSHIP this is a good opportunity for me.
Smangele Chiliza
I’m Smangele Chiliza who has been trying to apply for this Correctional service learnership many time but my phone won’t get in touch with your’ll. My number is 0845446594. Will be so happy if your’ll get in touch with me
Imelda Arnolds
Good night..greetings it was really my hearts desire to be one of a dcs learner shippers. Ive tried since my school years and nothing yet grateful had happen. Sins my high school days when i was just 18years but now im 40 years off age. Ive tries apply every time and has not give up. My luck is on its way.
Lebo
Pls help me here when I apply do I write the references on 1 form or each form. Must have its own reference?
Siyabonga Ndaba
INTERESTED BUT I DON’T SEE THE REFERENCE NUMBER IN THIS ADD, PLEASE PROVIDE ONE
Mduduzi nduduzo sthole
Im mduduzi nduduza sthole from kzn bt i stay joburg town. Im Looking. For the job since i had that these post came aut for people to aply who looking for the job im olso in that list
KUBEKA LEHLOHONOLO PICCANIN
Dear Mr KUBEKA as well as the post and i like to apply for this job and i like to express my self to the company to get this opportunity from the company
Francinah Matsaung
I have many years applying for this learnership where are you taking our cv to. hope this time our applications will be seen and approved
nelisiwe
i’vs been applying since i matriculated decades back i really do not know what to hope for…all trust is in the Lord almighty.
SIYAVUYA
I’m CIYANE SIYAVUYA am still studying SIS also called Safety in Society from Eastern Cape @ MTHATHA. DCS is my future career and its been 4 years now applying DCS..
Nosipho khoza
I am Nosipho khoza am a hard worker who really love reading and who love the work she has done
Gugu
I’m looking for your learnership
Thandeka
I have been applying for DCS learnership since 2015 and doing interviews and they said don’t call us waiting for our call until now I’m over age what must i do?
melment busakwe
hi
ive been applying previously ive done hospitality and would love to join the department kindly send me the application form on mty email address melmentevents@gmail.com thanks
Segala Nicholas
I am looking forward to your learnship
Maleshane L Dube
This the last year I’ll be able to apply, I’ve been applying for years still nothing I pray I get it this time
nhluvuko masilana
I’m looking for email address to able to apply and I don’t see it help me pls
Mojabeng Mosia
I have been applying for 3 years now but i haven’d get any respond i just don’t know where i went wrong .every time i submit my application on hand but ,i have no luck ,i am very passionate of working for correctional service and i would love to know why my application has not been considered
Edwin
God be with us and our beautiful nation Mzansi, let’s just hope for the best…..
Siyasanga
I am siyasanga Nyangule here by beg for Applying for DCS leanership that was advertised in My LCC in Durban Deep Solplatie 1726. Ever since I left school in 2010 I always applying for this learnership no lucky. Am hoping that this year my application will be highly appreciated by the DCS
Thanks in Advance
Siyasanga
Am also interested on this DCS learnership
My name Siyasanga Nyangule
Number 0836603479
Njabulo
My name is njabulo gqadushe from mandin I am interested please send me form I like this job my contact number is 0630418221
Lorraine mashamIte
I apply for this correctional learnership because I love this job
Zinhle
Hiy IM ENTERESTED IN THIS learner ship AND I WILL BE HAPPY IF MY APPLICATION IS SUCCESSFUL I LOVE TO WORK IN THIS INDUSTRY