Department of Correctional Services Internship Programme 2013

The Department of Correctional Services is inviting applications for internship opportunities that currently exist within the Department.

Requirements: Unemployed graduates (those who have successfully completed a Degree or a National Diploma in any of the fields specified below) between the ages of 18 and 35.

Interns will receive a monthly stipend of R3500.

DCS is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. Qualifying people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Click here to download an application form. Application forms should be accompanied by
- certified copies of qualifications,
- certified copy of bar-coded South African Identity Document and
- your Curriculum Vitae

Applications to be forwarded to the regions of your choice see below for the postal address, street address, contact person and their telephone numbers.

Field of Internship Qualification
Human Resource Management National Diploma / Degree in Human Resource Management
Education National Diploma / Degree in Technical/Mathematics and Science / Commercial / Adult Education
Sports Management National Diploma / Degree in Sports Management
Arts National Diploma / Degree in Fine Art / Music / Drama
Human Resource Management National Diploma / Degree in ODETDP / HRD
Agriculture National Diploma / Degree in Animal or Plant Production
Artisans National Diploma in Spray Painting / Plumbing / Electrical Repairs / Bricklaying / Welding / Upholstering / Cabinetmaking / Fitting and Turning / Ceramics / Motor Mechanic / Boilermaker
Law National Diploma / Degree in Law/LLB
Information Technology National Diploma / Degree in Information Technology
Supply Chain Management National Diploma / Degree in Supply Chain Management / Purchasing Management / Logistic / Acquisitioning Management
Accounting National Diploma / Degree in Cost Management Accounting / Commerce / Taxation / Internal Auditing / Finance
Communication Diploma in Public Relations / Graphic Design / Marketing / Journalism / Events Management
Employee Relations National Diploma / Degree in Labour Law
Correctional Service Management National Diploma in Correctional Service Management / Science
Nutrition National Diploma / Degree in Catering / Food Management / Hospitality
Public Administration and Management National Diploma / Degree in Administration / Office Management
Occupational Health and Safety National Diploma / Degree in Safety Management / Environmental Health
Spiritual Care National Diploma / Degree in Theology
Engineering National Diploma / Degree in Electrical Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Architecture / Civil Engineering / Industrial Engineerin / Quantity Surveying / Construction Project Management / Property Management / Sewerage and Water Sanitation
Project Management Diploma in Project Management
HIV/AIDS Management National Diploma in HIV/AIDS, Bachelor of Arts in Social Work or Social Sciences (Social Work)
Policy Development National Diploma / Degree in Policy Development
Criminology National Diploma / Degree in Criminology / Penology
Library Science National Diploma / Degree in Library Science

1) Policy Development, Graphic Design, Journalism and Internal Audit are offered at Head Office only.
2) Artisan and Agriculture internships are only offered in Regions specifically management areas.

Applications to be forwarded to the regions of your choice see below for the postal address, street address, contact person and their telephone numbers.

Interns will be placed nationally within the Department of Correctional Services (Head Office, Regional and Management Areas).

Applicants are advised to apply to work stations close to their place of residence to reduce their own accommodation and travelling costs.

Please note the following:
- Application forms will under no circumstances be posted or faxed to applicants
- Completed application forms must be hand-delivered / posted (not registered mail please) to reach the above-mentioned offices no later than 15h45 on 19 April 2013
- No incomplete, faxed or e-mailed application forms will be considered.

Closing date: 19 April 2013 (15h45)

Head Office:
Amos Mkhabela / Nomnotho Ngcobo - Phone (012) 307 2380
Physical address: East Block, Poyntons Building, 124 WF Mkomo Street, Pretoria
Postal address: Private Bag X136, Pretoria 0001

Gauteng Region:
Alma de Jager - Phone (012) 420 0100 / 146 / 179
Physical address: DCS Pretoria Training Centre, 4 Ketjen Street, Pretoria West
Postal address: Private Bag X393, Pretoria, 0001

Limpopo / Mpumalanga / North West Region:
Eddie Nhlengethwa - Phone (012) 306 2000 / 2025
Physical address: Masada Building, cnr Proes and Paul Kruger Streets, Pretoria
Postal address: Private Bag X142, Pretoria, 0001

Western Cape Region:
Fezile Ngcangca - Phone (021) 550 6150 / 6078
Physical address: Breede River Street, Montagu Drive, Monte Vista, Cape Town, 7460
Postal address: Private Bag X1, Edgemead, 7407

Free State / Northern Cape Region:
Charles Matsapola - Phone (051) 404 0266
Physical address: 103 Zastron Street, Agrimed Building, Bloemfontein
Postal address: Private Bag X20530, Bloemfontein, 9300

Eastern Cape Region:
Sidney Twani - Phone (043) 706 7803 / 7840
Physical address: Ocean View Terrace, East Block, Moore Street, East London
Postal address: Private Bag X9013, East London 5200

KwaZulu-Natal Region:
Rajashree Moodley - Phone (033) 355 7303 / 7359
Physical address: Eugene Marais Road, Napierville, Pietermaritzburg
Postal address: Private Bag X9126,Pietermaritzburg 3200
Definitions:

Internship:

There are basically two types of internships:

  • The Undergraduate Internship: Usually with bigger organisations that pick undergraduates to attend the internship. It often takes places during the holidays and the average durations is a few weeks. In most cases the intern will receive some sort of stipend or salary and this type of internship may lead to a job offer to the intern once he / she is finished with their studies.
  • The Graduate Internship: This type of internship could be paid or unpaid and it is to gain practical work experience after the qualification has been completed and in a job related to the qualification. It could be from a few weeks or even one or two years long. This type of internship could also lead to permanent employment.

Learnerships:

A learnership is an occupational qualification and it consists of theory and work-based experience and practical skills, with formal assessment and a qualification. At the end of the learnership the candidate may be offered permanent employment.

In-service training:

In-service training is to gain practical work experience during studies. It usually takes place after a few years of theory has been successfully completed. It is essential work experience that is part of the qualification and the in-service training is necessary to achieve the qualification. It could be paid or unpaid.