Location: Eastern Cape
Closing Date: 3 August 2026
Requirements: Department of Correctional Services is Hiring Educationists English and Maths + Other 3 Similar Jobs – R375 270 Per Annum
Recognized four (4) year Degree or equivalent qualification in Education Specialising in English and Mathematics Literacy. Registration with the South African Council of Educators. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence.
Competencies and attributes
Plan, organise, lead and control, client orientation and communication, policy implementation, report writing, diversity management, training and development, service delivery innovation and creativity, project management, conflict man-agement, facilitation management integrity and honesty, knowledge and understanding of public service management framework, influence and impact, presentation skills, conceptual skills and conflict management skills.
Responsibilities
Facilitate and deliver mathematics and English education programmes to offenders in support of their academic development, rehabilitation and successful reintegration into society. Implement and apply departmental education policies, procedures and curriculum requirements within correctional facilities. Present mathematics lessons in accordance with approved educational standards and curriculum frameworks. Assess progress through appropriate evaluation methods, monitor academic performance and maintain accurate records. Promote numeracy, problem-solving and analytical skills while ensuring adherence to established education and training service standards. Contribute to the creation of a conducive learning environment that supports effective teaching and learning and encourages lifelong learning and personal development among offenders. Manage human resources, finances and assets. Manage performance information.
Note
All costs associated with an application will be borne by the applicant. The Department of Correctional Services is an equal opportunity employer. The Department will take into consideration the objectives of Section 195 (1) (i) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 (Act 108 of 1996) and the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act 55 of 1998) in filling of these vacancies. It is our intention to promote representivity in respect of race, gender and disability through the filling of these positions. In support of this strategy, applicants need to indicate race, gender and disability status on the application form/CV. Applicants who have retired from the Public Service with a specific determination that they cannot be re-appointed or have been declared medically unfit will not be considered.
Please take note that correspondence will only be conducted with the shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application is unsuccessful. Please do not call the department to enquire about the progress of your application. Applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, security vetting, qualification verification and criminal records verification. Appointment will be provisional, pending the issue of a security clearance.
If you cannot get a security clearance, your appointment will be re-considered/possibly terminated. Fingerprints may be taken on the day of the interview. The Z83 application form must be completed in full. Only a detailed CV should be attached to your application form. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies not older than 6 months of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview. Requirement for valid driver’s licence is not applicable to applicants with a disability. All shortlisted candidates shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
All appointments are subject to personnel suitability checks and will be made in accordance with applicable legislation, policies and fair recruitment practices. Candidates must comply with the minimum appointment requirements. CV’s should be aligned to reflect one’s degree of compliance with the advert requirements and responsibilities. It is the sole responsibility of an applicant to ensure that their application reaches DCS before the closing date of 03 August 2026 @ 15h45. The Department of Correctional Services reserves the right not to fill these posts.
About The Department of Correctional Services South Africa
The Department of Correctional Services South Africa is a national government agency responsible for running the country’s prison and correctional system, managing around 240 facilities and nearly 190,000 inmates. Headquartered in Pretoria, the agency focuses on safe custody, rehabilitation, and offender skills development.
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