How to Apply: Help Desk Support Technician - Department of Correctional Services

How to Apply: Help Desk Support Technician - Department of Correctional Services


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Indicate the reference number and position you are applying for on your application form (Z83) and post your complete application.

Before you apply: 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 these vacancies.

It is our intention to promote representativity 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 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.


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Appointment to some of these posts will be provisional, pending the issue of 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 interview. The Department of Correctional Services reserves the right not to fill any of these advertised posts.

Applications must be submitted on the new Z83 form (Public Service application form) obtainable from any Public Service department and 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 of not older than 6 months of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview. 

Please send a separate and complete application for each post you apply for, stating the correct reference for each position you are interested in. Faxed and e-mailed applications will not be accepted. Candidates must comply with the minimum appointment requirements. CVs should be aligned to reflect one’s degree of compliance with the advert requirements and responsibilities.

All applications must be forwarded to: 

National Head Office: Department of Correctional Services,

Post Advertisement Section,

Private Bag X136,

Pretoria, 0001 

OR hand deliver at: 124 WF Nkomo Street, Poyntons Building, Cnr WF Nkomo and Sophie De Bruyn Street, Pretoria, 0001 (Previous: Cnr Church and Schubart Street).

CLOSING DATE31 October 2022 at 15h45.

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