Recruitment of 400 Recruits at NAMIBIAN CORRECTIONAL SERVICE – Apply by 05 January 2026

REPUBLIC OF NAMIBIA

MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS, IMMIGRATION, SAFETY AND SECURITY

NAMIBIAN CORRECTIONAL SERVICE

RECRUITMENT OF FOUR HUNDRED (400) RECRUITS GRADE 13

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

1. RECRUITS

Grade 12 NSSCO/H, NSSCO Grade 11 Certificate (New Curriculum) or equivalent qualification with a minimum of 25 points in six (6) subjects with an E symbol in English. The applicant must:

• Be between the age from 19 to 35 years.
• Be a Namibian citizen.
• Allow his or her fingerprints to be taken to determine previous convictions.
• Not have been convicted of any offence or have a pending case under Schedule 1.
• Not have visible tattoos on their bodies when wearing the Correctional Service Uniform.
• Be free from mental or physical defects, disease or infirmity, which will likely interfere with the proper execution of duties.
• Be willing to submit him/herself for a comprehensive medical check-up, which also includes physical examination.
• Be prepared to undergo written and physical tests.
• Obtain a certificate of conduct once selected to undergo the Basic Training Course.
• Be prepared to be deployed at any Correctional Institution in Namibia.

2. FORMER CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS

• Should have a clean record and attach a motivation letter and Basic Training Certificate.
• The age limit is 45 years of age.
• Allow his or her fingerprints to be taken to determine previous convictions.
• Not have been convicted of any offence or have a pending case under Schedule 1.
• Not have visible tattoos on their bodies when wearing the Correctional Service Uniform.
• Must be prepared to be appointed as Correctional Officer I (COI), irrespective of the previous rank.
• Be free from mental or physical defects, disease or infirmity, which will likely interfere with the proper execution of duties.
• Be prepared to be deployed at any Correctional Institution in Namibia.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Controlling and monitoring offender movements within assigned work area.
• Conducting formal and informal head counts of offenders to ensure that each offender is present.
• Monitoring conduct of offenders in institutions, or during work or recreational activities, according to established policies, regulations and procedures to prevent escape or violence.
• Inspecting conditions of locks, window bars, grills, doors and gates at correctional institutions to ensure security and help prevent escapes.
• Recording information, such as offender identification, charges and incidents of offender disturbance and keeping daily records of offender activities.
• Searching offenders and vehicles and conducting shakedowns of cells for valuables and contraband, such as weapons or drugs.
• Inspecting incoming items for the presence of prohibited articles.
• Escorting offenders within the confines of the institution or outside of the institution.
• Conducting rounds to observe behaviour and mood of offenders and reporting notable incidents of sudden or unusual changes.
• Responding to emergency situations by participating as a member of the institutions emergency response team and/or otherwise responding to emergency situations as they arise.
• Providing direction to inmates with respect to schedules, rules and behavioural requirements.
• Responding to offender requests, concerns and/or complaints within the scope of the position as defined by standing operating procedures.
• Maintaining up-to-date and accurate written routine records and reports on offender movements, counts, searches offender behaviour, property records, logs, etc.
• Providing accurate verbal/written situation reports, related to offender behaviour in the unit and during community escorts.

SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Good written and oral communication skills.
• High level of maturity and demonstrated life skills.
• High standard of interpersonal skills.
• Competency in basic computer skills.
• Ability to successfully pass all stages of the recruitment process.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS:

Successful candidates will be appointed as recruits, undergo nine (9) months basic training at the Lucius S Mahoto Correctional Service Training College in Omaruru and, after successful completion of the training, will be appointed as a Correctional Officer I.

HOW TO APPLY:

Individuals who meet these requirements should submit their application for employment form (forms 156043 and 156094 obtainable at all Government Offices) accompanied by:

• A detailed CV
• Certified copies of qualifications
• Namibian Identity documents
• Evaluation of qualification letters from NQA
• All necessary supporting documents

Applications should be submitted to the nearest Correctional Facility/Institution.

In Windhoek:

Application for employment forms should be hand delivered at:

• Windhoek Correctional Facility, OR
• Namibian Correctional Service National Headquarters
  Brendan Simbwaye Square, Goethe Street, Block A, Ground Floor

Mailed Applications:

Should be forwarded to:
The Commissioner-General
Namibian Correctional Service
Private Bag 13281
Windhoek
Attention: Human Resource Management

All official correspondence must be addressed to the Commissioner-General, Namibian Correctional Service