Department of Correctional Services Learnership

The opportunity to acquire the skills, knowledge, and workplace behavior and experience within the field of Corrections while earning a stipend of R 3 500 for the twelve months duration of the learnership.

Requirements:

South African citizen

Grade 12 certificate

National Certificate in Vocational Studies

Are between 18 and 35 years of age

Have strong character

Are law-abiding citizens and are without criminal records (particulars of the pending criminal cases must be provided in the application form.

The applicants must be prepared to subject themselves to selection processes conducted by DCS.

The applicants must be prepared to subject themselves to physical training and firearms training conducted by DCS.

Theory : A ±30% intensive instructional learning theory which is inclusive of firearm, physical and self-defence training will take place at designated accredited DCS colleges. Furthermore free accommodation, meals, training material, uniform (field wear) shall be provided during this training phase. The obligatory theoretical training strictly requires the learner to be accommodated on a full time basis at the DCS training colleges.

Workplace Training: This is a ± 70% workplace learning phase that shall take place at the correctional and social centres.

During this phase, learners shall continue receiving a stipend. The learners shall be responsible for their own accommodation, meals and transport.

No pension fund, housing allowances, housing subsidy, danger allowance, medical aid or overtime shall be paid by the employer during the theoretical as well as during the practical training phases.

APPLICATIONS: Complete the application form in your own handwriting. Learnership application forms are obtainable from your nearest management area/correctional services offices/correctional centres and regional offices.

Attach certified copies of your matric certificate or equivalent, Identity Document and proof of residence, an affidavit of the owner of the property if the applicant is not the owner of the property, that are not older than 3 months.

No late, incomplete or unsigned application forms shall be accepted. Please ensure that the certification date and the date stamp is the same. Furthermore, photocopies of completed forms, faxed or e-mailed applications shall not be accepted.