DCS Administration Support Clerks: Three Head Office Reference Options
DCS Administration Support Clerks are advertised across three National Head Office directorates under one circular entry. Each option has its own reference, and the annual salary is R237,453. Grade 12 or equivalent is required; previous experience is not compulsory.
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DCS Administration Support Clerks: key details
- Employer: Department of Correctional Services
- Advertised centre: National Head Office
- Reference: HO 2026/11/90; HO 2026/11/91; HO 2026/11/92
- Salary: R237 453 per annum
- Closing date: 9 November 2026 at 15:45
- Official entry: DPSA Circular 38 of 2026, post 38/94
Choose the correct directorate
- HO 2026/11/90: Policy, Research and Information Management.
- HO 2026/11/91: Policy and Procedure Coordination.
- HO 2026/11/92: Production Workshop and Agriculture.
Requirements and advantages
Required qualifications, knowledge and skills
- Grade 12 or equivalent qualification.
- Computer literacy in Microsoft Office applications.
- Knowledge of the department’s financial-administration policies, filing system and standard correspondence formats.
Listed advantages, not additional compulsory qualifications
- Previous experience in administrative duties and record-keeping.
The advert explicitly says no experience is required. It lists three directorate/reference options, but does not separately state a total numeric vacancy count.
The departmental notice excludes applicants whose public-service retirement determination prevents reappointment, as well as applicants declared medically unfit.
What the role involves
Support spans meeting logistics, document control and routine staff administration. The clerk will organise minutes, drafts and submissions, maintain attendance-related records and process leave and claims. Quotations, supplies and inventory checks are also included. Applicants should select the directorate whose reference they intend to apply for.
- Provide clerical and logistical support and coordinate meetings.
- Keep records of minutes, drafts, submissions, attendance and leave.
- Process staff claims and personnel information, obtain quotations and support inventories and supplies.
Salary and appointment information
The official advert lists R237 453 per annum. This is an annual salary, not a quoted monthly take-home amount. No separate benefits amount or percentage is provided for this post in the entry. Employment terms remain subject to the employer’s appointment process; this guide does not assume a contract duration that the notice does not state.
This entry states that appointment is under the Public Service Act. It should not be confused with a correctional-officer learnership or a different vacancy with its own entry requirements.
Application documents
Submit a fully completed Z83 and detailed CV as a complete PDF application for the selected post. Certified supporting documents, not older than six months, are requested only from shortlisted candidates before or on the interview date.
Use the correct reference for the chosen post and check every page of the PDF. The initial application does not require certified supporting documents. If shortlisted, follow DCS’s request for the required records and their certification age rather than relying on documents prepared for a different employer.
For general help with the form, read the Reign Gigs Z83 application guide. The employer’s own instructions above take priority, including any online Z83 process, required documents and submission route.
How to apply and the closing deadline
Use the official DCS recruitment portal. Email, postal and hand-delivered applications will not be considered.
- Find the exact vacancy on the official DCS Careers portal and check its title, centre and reference: HO 2026/11/90; HO 2026/11/91; HO 2026/11/92.
- Prepare the completed new Z83 and detailed CV as the complete PDF application requested by the department.
- Follow the portal’s vacancy-specific steps and submit by 9 November 2026 at 15:45. Keep the submission acknowledgement if one is provided.
The application must reach the employer through an accepted route. Do not send a CV or identity documents to Reign Gigs or leave them in article comments.
Selection, enquiries and preparation
Shortlisted candidates undergo practical and integrity assessments and suitability checks. Appointment is subject to the required security clearance.
Policy, Research and Information Management uses HO 2026/11/90; Policy and Procedure Coordination uses HO 2026/11/91; Production Workshop and Agriculture uses HO 2026/11/92. Prepare a complete application for each post you choose.
For vacancy enquiries: Ms NS Khumalo: 012 307 2174; or Ms TP Ngobeni: 012 305 8589.
DCS says that applicants who are not contacted within three months of the closing date should regard their applications as unsuccessful. The notice also asks applicants not to call the department for progress updates. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee shortlisting or appointment.
Frequently asked questions
Which three references are available?
HO 2026/11/90 is Policy, Research and Information Management; HO 2026/11/91 is Policy and Procedure Coordination; HO 2026/11/92 is Production Workshop and Agriculture.
Are these three separate articles or adverts?
This guide covers the three reference options grouped together in the official Administration Support entry, post 38/94.
Is previous administration experience compulsory?
No. The entry says no experience is required and describes previous administration and record-keeping experience as an advantage.
Can one generic application cover all references?
DCS asks for a complete application for the post you apply for with the correct reference. Prepare a distinct, correctly referenced application for each chosen post and follow the portal’s instructions.
Where are the roles based?
All three reference options are listed under National Head Office. This guide does not infer a specific building from that description.
Official source and independent publisher disclosure
Source: DPSA Circular 38 of 2026, post 38/94, printed page(s) 53. Department application instructions: printed page(s) 10. The circular was issued on 23 October 2026; source details were verified on 24 October 2026. Recheck the official notice for amendments before applying.
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