The Department of Correctional Services has recently published an advertisement of six vacancies for the positions of Messenger/Cleaner which indicates that they are working towards greater organizational effectiveness and cleanliness of all the centers and prisons in the country. The positions provided in this advertisement are for active members of the society who are eager to volunteer in the field of public service.
Position Summary
The position of Messenger/Cleaner has specific importance in the operation of the correctional centers and prisons. Persons appointed to this office will be expected to perform a dual function, that is, maintaining cleanliness in the prescribed areas and also performing some basic communication and logistical support associated tasks.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Upholding hygiene protocols for the office, corridor, and restroom areas.
Providing secure carriage of official documents and internal memos.
Helping maintain cleanliness for the meeting and administrative areas.
Accomplishing tasks to assist the Captains or other superiors with their errands, provided that such documents are not against facility rules.
Focus Groups
The suitable candidates are those that possess a high level of order, organization, matrix focus, and decision-making capabilities. The specific role is expected to be of a great impact albeit simple, and the position is foundational for the operations of correctional institutions.
Core Minimum Qualifications:
Completion of secondary education and grade level 10.
Effective spoken and written language skills; and social skills.
Ability to work under pressure and follow institutional guidelines to the letter.
Physically able to perform cleaning and messenger tasks.
No criminal record (background checks will be conducted).
Experience in a government institution or similar setting will be regarded favorably, but is not a requirement.
Why Work in Corrections?
Correctional Services performs essential functions in safeguarding the public and managing the rehabilitation of offenders. Every position, including those that seem peripheral, is critical to achieving this goal. The Messenger/Cleaner positions are specifically important because they foster both the hygiene and the operational flow of the correctional facilities.
POST 28/59 : MESSENGER/CLEANERS (X6 POSTS)
SALARY : R138 486 per annum (Level 02)
CENTRE : Centurion Ref. No: JI 128/2025
Northern Management Region (Centurion) Ref No: JI 129/2025
Central Management Region (Bloemfontein) Ref No: JI 130/2025
KwaZulu-Natal Management Region (Durban) Ref No: JI 131/2025
Eastern Cape Region (East London) Ref No: JI 132/2025
Western Cape Region (Cape Town) Ref No: JI 133/2025
REQUIREMENTS :
Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 10 or ABET (NQF level1-4) relevant work experience. Ability to use machinery (vacuum, urn etc.) Ability to read and write. Communication and listening skills planning, organising and people skills.
DUTIES : The incumbent will be responsible for cleaning offices and create an orderly working environment Cleaning GG vehicles and safekeeping of equipment ordering cleaning material Ad-hoc tasks as delegated by the supervisor a driver’s license will be an added advantage
ENQUIRIES : Ms P. Luphuwana, Ms S Suliman Tel No: (021) 421 1012
APPLICATIONS : Applicants to be submitted through following links or hand delivered to the
mentioned addresses:
Centurion: https://forms.gle/KX69MTRwhmEK2dfG7 or hand delivered to
Block C 3, Eco Origins Office Park, Witch-hazel Street, Centurion, 0046
Northern Management Region (Centurion):
https://forms.gle/4iBGUrhhym3XRfMV7 or hand delivered to Block C 3, Eco
Origins Office Park, Witch-hazel Street, Centurion, 0046.
Central Management Region (Bloemfontein):
https://forms.gle/n9vMVXkEbhpsErsY7 or hand delivered to Fedsure House,
3rd Floor 62 St Andrews Street, Bloemfontein, 9300
KwaZulu-Natal Management Region (Durban):
https://forms.gle/vjahfBsw21g3arrS6 or hand delivered to Aqua Sky Building,
275 Anton Lembede Street, 8th Floor, Durban 4001
or hand delivered to East London Magistrates Court, 3rd floor, room 407,
Buffalo Street, East London, 5200
Western Cape Region (Cape Town): https://forms.gle/JtCsGcYRrCZywor1A
or hand delivered to Standard Bank Building, No. 1 Thibault Square, 9th Floor,
Cnr Long Street & Hans Strijdom Avenue, Cape Town, 8001
