Personnel Clerk: HR Administration Vacancy 2026 (Department of Correctional Services)
The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) is inviting qualified candidates to apply for Personnel Clerk: HR Administration positions across multiple regions in South Africa. This opportunity is ideal for individuals with Grade 12 and strong administrative skills who want to build a career in the public service sector.
These posts offer a stable government salary and the chance to work in human resource administration, supporting key HR processes within correctional facilities and regional offices.
Closing Date: 10 April 2026 at 15:45
Salary: R228 321 per annum
Available Locations and Reference Numbers
Eastern Cape Region
- Sada – Ref No: EC 2026/03/89
Limpopo, Mpumalanga and North West Region
- Regional Office – Ref No: LMN 2026/03/140
Free State and Northern Cape Region
- Regional Office – Ref No: FSNC 2026/03/125
- Goedemoed – Ref No: FSNC 2026/03/126
- Kimberley – Ref No: FSNC 2026/03/127
- Upington – Ref No: FSNC 2026/03/128
Gauteng Region
- Modderbee – Ref No: GP 2026/03/180
Western Cape Region
- Allandale – Ref No: WC 2026/03/160
- Brandvlei – Ref No: WC 2026/03/161
- Overberg – Ref No: WC 2026/03/162 (2 Posts)
- Breede River – Ref No: WC 2026/03/163 (2 Posts)
- Pollsmoor – Ref No: WC 2026/03/164 (2 Posts)
- Regional Office – Ref No: WC 2026/03/165
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Grade 12 (Matric)
- Computer literacy
- Knowledge of the PERSAL system will be an advantage
- Relevant HR or administrative experience will be beneficial
Key Competencies
Successful candidates should demonstrate:
- Knowledge of PERSAL and HR administration processes
- Financial management understanding
- Problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Planning, organising, leading and controlling abilities
- Change management and conflict management skills
- Strong report writing and communication skills
- Good time management and confidentiality
- Coaching and mentoring abilities
- Understanding of Public Service policies and legislative frameworks
- Client service orientation
- Integrity, honesty and assertiveness
- Networking and influencing skills
- Strategic thinking
- Willingness to travel when required
Job Responsibilities
Personnel Clerks will provide HR administrative support by performing the following duties:
- Processing promotions and PERSAL awards
- Managing achievement bonuses and remuneration control
- Administering housing subsidies and official accommodation
- Processing leave applications
- Handling staff transfers
- Processing medical boards
- Managing appointments and termination of service
- Assisting with disciplinary administration
- Managing departmental assets
Enquiries
Eastern Cape
- Ms Myataza Z – (043) 706 7866
- Ms Mgugudo N – (043) 706 7882
Free State and Northern Cape
- Ms Mkuni NJ / Ms Molutsoane N / Ms Radebe T / Ms Ramncwana B – 082 306 9027
Gauteng
- Mr Masango SS – (012) 420 0173
- Ms Feni SAP – (012) 420 0173 / (012) 420 0179
Limpopo, Mpumalanga and North West
- Mr Buthelezi Z – (012) 306 2025
- Ms Nomvela PM – (012) 306 2033
- Ms Lekhuleni TD – (012) 306 2034
Western Cape
- Ms NA Mdladlamba – (021) 550 6014
- Ms A Reddy – (021) 559 7929
- Mr S Sikisazane – (021) 558 0108
- Ms NC Sotyibi – (021) 558 0518
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted to the relevant regional office.
Eastern Cape Region
Email: ECHRM@dcs.gov.za
Postal: The Regional Commissioner Eastern Cape, Recruitment Section, Private Bag X9013, East London
Hand Delivery:
Moore Street, Block E Ocean Terrace Quigney, East London, 5211
Free State and Northern Cape Region
Email: FSNCHRM@dcs.gov.za
Postal: Private Bag X20530, Bloemfontein, 9300
Hand Delivery:
103 Zastron Street, Agrimed Building, Bloemfontein, 9300
Gauteng Region
Email: GPHRM@dcs.gov.za
Postal: Private Bag X393, Pretoria, 0001
Hand Delivery:
1077 Forum East Building, Arcadia Street, Hatfield
KwaZulu-Natal Region
Email: KZNHRM@dcs.gov.za
Postal: Private Bag X9126, Pietermaritzburg, 3201
Hand Delivery:
Correctional Services, Eugene Marais Road, Napierville, Pietermaritzburg, 3201
Limpopo, Mpumalanga and North West Region
Email: LMNHRM@dcs.gov.za
Postal: Private Bag X142, Pretoria, 0001
Hand Delivery:
Cnr Johannes Ramokhoase (Proes) & Paul Kruger Street
196 Masada Building, 9th Floor, Pretoria, 0001
Western Cape Region
Email: WCHRM@dcs.gov.za
Postal: Private Bag X14, Goodwood, 7459
Hand Delivery:
Peninsula Drive, Monte Vista, 7460
Important Notes
- Appointments will be made under the Public Service Act.
- Ensure that you quote the correct reference number when submitting your application.
- Late applications will not be considered.
- Only shortlisted candidates may be contacted.
