This vacancy has closed. It closed on 31 August 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
COMMUNITY MEMBER
Department of Correctional Services
- Reference number
- KZN 2026/08/16
- Salary
- A member of the Board will be remunerated on monthly rates based on category D sub-category D1 of the remuneration of statutory boards as defined by National Treasury.
- Centre
- KwaZulu Natal region: Kokstad
- Province
- Eastern Cape
- Closing date
- 31 August 2026
- Circular
- No 29 of 2026
Requirements
Recognized degree or national diploma in one of the following fields: Criminal Justice, Community Development, Social Science, Policing or Human Rights related field. 5 years’ experience in community development work and/or Criminal Justice. Previous experience in a decision making capacity will be advantageous. Retired professionals are encouraged to apply. Competencies And Attributes: Communication. Client orientation and customer focus. Problem solving and analysis. Decision making. Integrity and honesty. Confidentiality. Good interpersonal relations. Understanding of the Parole Board System.
Duties
Responsibilities: The successful candidates will be responsible to attend and participate in the decision making role in Parole Board hearings. Act as a facilitator of community reintegration on the part of offenders. Protect the interest of the community, offenders and the state. Ensure objective and fair application of the release policy. Perform ad-hoc tasks as determined by the Board. Ensure confidentiality in terms of Parole Board meetings, decisions and documentation.
Where to send your application
Eastern Cape Region: The Regional Commissioner Eastern Cape. Recruitment Section, P/Bag X9013, East London OR hand deliver at: Moore Street, Block E Ocean Terrace Quigney, East London, 5211. Contact persons: Ms Myataza Z (043) 706 7866/Ms Mgugudo N (043) 706 7882. Free State and Northern Cape Region: The Regional Commissioner Free State and Northern Cape, Recruitment Section, P/Bag X20530, Bloemfontein, 9300 OR hand deliver at: 103 Zastron Street, Agrimed Building, Bloemfontein, 9300. Contact persons: Ms Mokuni NJ / Ms Molutsoane N/ Ms Radebe T / Ms. Ramncwana B (082) 306 9027. Gauteng Region: The Regional Commissioner Gauteng, Recruitment Section, P/Bag X393, Pretoria, 0001 OR hand deliver at: 1077 Forum East Building, Arcadia Street, Hatfield. Contact persons: Ms Monguai EN (012) 420 0174/Ms Feni SAP (012) 420 0173/ (012) 420 0179. KwaZulu-Natal Region: The Regional Commissioner: KwaZulu-Natal, Recruitment Section, P/Bag X9126, Pietermaritzburg, 3201 OR hand deliver at: Correctional Services, Eugene Marais Road, Napierville, Pietermaritzburg, 3201. Contact persons: Ms Zuma NI (033)355 7386 / Ms Mbhele S (033) 345 7375 /Ms Mkhize AL (033) 345 7370 / Ms Sibisi NSP (033) 345 7369. Applications for the below positions can also be submitted online at: https://careers.dcs.gov.za/ Candidates must comply with the minimum appointment requirements. CV’s should be aligned to reflect one’s degree of compliance with the advertisement requirements and responsibilities.
Enquiries
Eastern Cape Region: Ms Myataza Z Tel No: (043) 706 7866/Ms Mgugudo N Tel No: (043) 706 7882. Gauteng Region: Ms Monguai EN Tel No: (012) 420 0174/Ms Feni SAP Tel No: (012) 420 0173/ (012) 420 0179. KwaZulu-Natal Region: Ms Zuma NI Tel No: (033)355 7386 / Ms Mbhele S Tel No: (033) 345 7375 /Ms Mkhize AL Tel No: (033) 345 7370 / Ms Sibisi NSP Tel No: (033) 345 7369.
Note
Term of office will be for a period of five (5) years or as may be determined by the Minister in line with Section 74 (7) of the Correctional Services Act, Act 111 of 1998.
Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 29 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 14 August 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.
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