Department of Correctional Services invites South African unemployed graduates to apply for the Public Service Graduate Internship Programme 2026/2027 and 2027/2028.
Internship Application Closing Date: 09 July 2026 at 15:45
Internship Location: South Africa
Department of Correctional Services Internships 2026
The Department of Correctional Services is inviting applications for the Public Service Graduate Internship Programme for 2026/2027 and 2027/2028.
The internship programme will run for 24 months and is aimed at graduates who want to gain practical workplace experience in different fields within the Department of Correctional Services.
Successful interns will receive a monthly stipend of R8 174.75.
Internship Details
Department: Department of Correctional Services
Programme: Public Service Graduate Internship Programme
Duration: 24 months
Stipend: R8 174.75 per month
Closing Date: 09 July 2026 at 15:45
Application Method: Z83 form, CV and correct reference number
Available Internship Fields
The following internship opportunities are available:
Built Environment.
Legal.
Finance.
Psychology.
Social Work.
Information Technology.
Supply Chain Management.
Theology.
Correctional Service Management.
Occupational Health and Safety.
Agriculture.
Kitchen / Bakery.
Artisans.
Clothing and Textile.
Head Office Internship Opportunities
Built Environment
Reference Number: HO 2026/06/01
Centre: Head Office
Stipend: R8 174.75 per month
Applicants must have a National Diploma or Degree in:
Architectural Technology.
Interior Design Landscape.
Architecture.
Civil Engineering.
Structural Engineering.
Legal
Reference Number: HO 2026/06/02
Centre: Head Office
Stipend: R8 174.75 per month
Applicants must have a Bachelor of Laws, LLB.
Finance
Reference Number: HO 2026/06/03
Centre: Head Office
Stipend: R8 174.75 per month
Applicants must have a National Diploma or Degree in:
Financial Accounting.
Financial Management.
Psychology
Reference Number: HO 2026/06/04
Centre: Head Office
Stipend: R8 174.75 per month
Applicants must have a Degree in Psychology.
Social Work
Reference Number: HO 2026/06/05
Centre: Head Office
Stipend: R8 174.75 per month
Applicants must have a Degree in Social Work.
Information Technology
Reference Number: HO 2026/06/06
Centre: Head Office
Stipend: R8 174.75 per month
Applicants must have a National Diploma or Degree in Information Technology.
Supply Chain Management
Reference Number: HO 2026/06/07
Centre: Head Office
Stipend: R8 174.75 per month
Applicants must have a National Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain Management.
Theology
Reference Number: HO 2026/06/08
Centre: Head Office
Stipend: R8 174.75 per month
Applicants must have a National Diploma or Degree in Theological Studies.
Correctional Service Management
Reference Number: HO 2026/06/09
Centre: Head Office
Stipend: R8 174.75 per month
Applicants must have a National Diploma or Degree in:
Correctional Services Management.
Correctional Sciences.
Penology.
Criminology.
Security Management.
Kroonstad Training College Internship Opportunities
Information Technology
Reference Number: KSC 2026/06/10
Centre: Kroonstad Training College
Stipend: R8 174.75 per month
Applicants must have a National Diploma or Degree in Information Technology.
Supply Chain Management
Reference Number: KSC 2026/06/11
Centre: Kroonstad Training College
Stipend: R8 174.75 per month
Applicants must have a National Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain Management.
Theology
Reference Number: KSC 2026/06/12
Centre: Kroonstad Training College
Stipend: R8 174.75 per month
Applicants must have a National Diploma or Degree in Theological Studies.
Zonderwater Training College Internship Opportunities
Information Technology
Reference Number: ZWC 2026/06/13
Centre: Zonderwater Training College
Stipend: R8 174.75 per month
Applicants must have a National Diploma or Degree in Information Technology.
Supply Chain Management
Reference Number: ZWC 2026/06/14
Centre: Zonderwater Training College
Stipend: R8 174.75 per month
Applicants must have a National Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain Management.
Theology
Reference Number: ZWC 2026/06/15
Centre: Zonderwater Training College
Stipend: R8 174.75 per month
Applicants must have a National Diploma or Degree in Theological Studies.
Gauteng Region Internship Opportunities
The following internship opportunities are available in the Gauteng Region:
Correctional Service Management, Ref No: GP 2026/06/16.
Occupational Health and Safety, Ref No: GP 2026/06/17.
Information Technology, Ref No: GP 2026/06/18.
Supply Chain Management, Ref No: GP 2026/06/19.
Agriculture, Ref No: GP 2026/06/20.
Kitchen / Bakery, Ref No: GP 2026/06/21.
Artisans, Ref No: GP 2026/06/22.
All posts have a monthly stipend of R8 174.75.
Limpopo, Mpumalanga and North West Region Internship Opportunities
The following internship opportunities are available in the Limpopo, Mpumalanga and North West Region:
Correctional Service Management, Ref No: LMN 2026/06/23.
Occupational Health and Safety, Ref No: LMN 2026/06/24.
Information Technology, Ref No: LMN 2026/06/25.
Supply Chain Management, Ref No: LMN 2026/06/26.
Agriculture, Ref No: LMN 2026/06/27.
Kitchen / Bakery, Ref No: LMN 2026/06/28.
Artisans, Ref No: LMN 2026/06/29.
Clothing and Textile, Ref No: LMN 2026/06/30.
All posts have a monthly stipend of R8 174.75.
Western Cape Region Internship Opportunities
The following internship opportunities are available in the Western Cape Region:
Correctional Service Management, Ref No: WC 2026/06/31.
Occupational Health and Safety, Ref No: WC 2026/06/32.
Information Technology, Ref No: WC 2026/06/33.
Supply Chain Management, Ref No: WC 2026/06/34.
Agriculture, Ref No: WC 2026/06/35.
Kitchen / Bakery, Ref No: WC 2026/06/36.
Artisans, Ref No: WC 2026/06/37.
All posts have a monthly stipend of R8 174.75.
Eastern Cape Region Internship Opportunities
The following internship opportunities are available in the Eastern Cape Region:
Correctional Service Management, Ref No: EC 2026/06/38.
Occupational Health and Safety, Ref No: EC 2026/06/39.
Information Technology, Ref No: WC 2026/06/40.
Supply Chain Management, Ref No: WC 2026/06/41.
Kitchen / Bakery, Ref No: WC 2026/06/42.
Artisans, Ref No: WC 2026/06/43.
All posts have a monthly stipend of R8 174.75.
KwaZulu-Natal Region Internship Opportunities
The following internship opportunities are available in the KwaZulu-Natal Region:
Correctional Service Management, Ref No: KZN 2026/06/44.
Occupational Health and Safety, Ref No: KZN 2026/06/45.
Information Technology, Ref No: KZN 2026/06/46.
Supply Chain Management, Ref No: KZN 2026/06/47.
Kitchen / Bakery, Ref No: KZN 2026/06/48.
Artisans, Ref No: KZN 2026/06/49.
All posts have a monthly stipend of R8 174.75.
Free State and Northern Cape Region Internship Opportunities
The following internship opportunities are available in the Free State and Northern Cape Region:
Correctional Service Management, Ref No: FS/NC 2026/06/50.
Occupational Health and Safety, Ref No: FS/NC 2026/06/51.
Information Technology, Ref No: FS/NC 2026/06/52.
Supply Chain Management, Ref No: FS/NC 2026/06/53.
Kitchen / Bakery, Ref No: FS/NC 2026/06/54.
Artisans, Ref No: FS/NC 2026/06/55.
All posts have a monthly stipend of R8 174.75.
Qualification Requirements by Field
Applicants must meet the qualification requirements for the field they are applying for.
Correctional Service Management requires a National Diploma or Degree in Correctional Services Management, Correctional Sciences, Penology, Criminology or Security Management.
Occupational Health and Safety requires a National Diploma or Degree in Safety Management or Environment.
Information Technology requires a National Diploma or Degree in Information Technology.
Supply Chain Management requires a National Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain Management.
Agriculture requires a National Diploma or Degree in Animal Production, Plant Production or Horticulture.
Kitchen / Bakery requires a National Diploma or Degree in Food and Consumer Science or Food Technology.
Artisans require a National Diploma, Degree or Trade Certificate in Plumbing, Electrical, Brick Laying, Welding, Motor Mechanic, Upholstery, Carpentry or Fitting.
Clothing and Textile requires a National Diploma or Degree in Pattern Making or Clothing Design.
How to apply
Click here to apply for Department of Correctional Services Internships 2026 by completing the official Z83 application form.
Applications must be submitted on the Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service department.
Only a detailed CV should be attached to the application form.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and related documents on or before the day of the interview.
Applicants must submit a separate and complete application for each post they apply for.
The correct reference number must be stated for each position.
For emailed applications, applicants must indicate the correct reference number on the subject line.
Application Addresses and Email Contacts
National Head Office
Email: HQHRD@dcs.gov.za
Hand Delivery:
124 WF Nkomo Street
Poyntons Building
Corner WF Nkomo and Sophie De Bruyn Street
Pretoria
0001
Postal Address:
Department of Correctional Services
Post Advertisement Section
Private Bag X136
Pretoria
0001
Gauteng Region
Email: GPHRD@dcs.gov.za
Hand Delivery:
1077 Forum East Building
Arcadia Street
Hatfield
Postal Address:
The Regional Commissioner Gauteng
Recruitment Section
Private Bag X393
Pretoria
0001
Limpopo, Mpumalanga and North West Region
Email: LMNHRD@dcs.gov.za
Hand Delivery:
Corner Johannes Ramokhoase and Paul Kruger Street
196 Masada Building
9th Floor
Pretoria
0001
Postal Address:
The Regional Commissioner Limpopo, Mpumalanga and North West
Recruitment Section
Private Bag X142
Pretoria
0001
Western Cape Region
Email: WCHRD@dcs.gov.za
Hand Delivery:
Peninsula Drive
Monte Vista
7460
Postal Address:
The Regional Commissioner Western Cape
Recruitment Section
Private Bag X14
Goodwood
7459
Eastern Cape Region
Email: ECHRD@dcs.gov.za
Hand Delivery:
Moore Street
Block E Ocean Terrace
Quigney
East London
5211
Postal Address:
The Regional Commissioner Eastern Cape
Recruitment Section
Private Bag X9013
East London
KwaZulu-Natal Region
Email: KZNHRD@dcs.gov.za
Hand Delivery:
Correctional Services
Eugene Marais Road
Napierville
Pietermaritzburg
3201
Postal Address:
The Regional Commissioner KwaZulu-Natal
Recruitment Section
Private Bag X9126
Pietermaritzburg
3201
Free State and Northern Cape Region
Email: FSNCHRD@dcs.gov.za
Hand Delivery:
103 Zastron Street
Agrimed Building
Bloemfontein
9300
Postal Address:
The Regional Commissioner Free State and Northern Cape
Recruitment Section
Private Bag X20530
Bloemfontein
9300
Enquiries
National Head Office
Contact Persons: Ms Motsepe RS / Ms Mamosadi NM / Ms Boroko VM
Tel: 012 307 2176 / 012 307 2078 / 012 305 8188
Gauteng Region
Contact Persons: Ms S. Mkuzangwe / Ms E. Mahlakoane
Tel: 012 420 0146 / 76
Limpopo, Mpumalanga and North West Region
Contact Persons: Mr E. Nhlengethwa / Ms R. Ngobeni
Tel: 012 306 2112
Western Cape Region
Contact Persons: Mr B De Kapoza / Ms N. Sigodi
Tel: 021 550 6078
Eastern Cape Region
Contact Persons: Ms V. Gadu / Mr S. Mdani
Tel: 043 706 7840
KwaZulu-Natal Region
Contact Persons: Mr A. Msomi / Mr S. Nyide
Tel: 033 355 7300 / 7360
Free State and Northern Cape Region
Contact Persons: Mr R Dortley / Ms Feder E
Tel: 051 404 0200 / 0288
Important Notes
Applications must be submitted before the closing date.
Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other supporting documents.
Applicants who have not been contacted within three months of the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.
The department may conduct security clearance, security vetting, qualification verification and criminal record verification.
Appointments will be provisional pending the issuing of security clearance.
The Department of Correctional Services reserves the right not to fill any advertised posts.
Closing Date
The closing date for Department of Correctional Services Internships 2026 is 09 July 2026 at 15:45.
Applicants must ensure that their applications reach the Department of Correctional Services before the closing date and time.
Final Thoughts
The Department of Correctional Services Public Service Graduate Internship Programme 2026 is a valuable opportunity for graduates who want to gain workplace experience in the public service.
Graduates in Information Technology, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Law, Psychology, Social Work, Agriculture, Safety Management, Correctional Services, Theology and related fields should apply before 09 July 2026 at 15:45.