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Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Service (ZPCS)
Correctional Officers — General Duties Recruitment 2026
Posted 2 hours ago
About the Role
The Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Service intends to recruit Correctional Officers to fill vacancies that have arisen in the General Duties Section.
In return, the Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Service offers a competitive salary, annual bonus, contributory pension scheme, free medical benefits, generous leave conditions and free uniforms.
Apply to your nearest Officer Commanding Province:
- Matabeleland North — Magnet House, 1st Floor, J. Nkomo Street, Bulawayo (0292262962).
- Matabeleland South — Composite Government Complex, 2nd Floor, Eastwind, Gwanda (0842824323).
- Masvingo — Stand 7150B, Bradburn Street, Masvingo (0392261003).
- Manicaland — Everlyn Court, Corner 4th/3rd Street, Mutare (0202061892).
- Bulawayo Metropolitan — Mhlahlandlela Building, 6th Floor 'A' Block, 10th Avenue, Bulawayo (0292885051/2).
- Mashonaland East — Nyameni Council Building, Corner Mbuya Nehanda and Siringa Street, Nyameni, Marondera (0652320003).
- Midlands — Mcdonald Building, Churchill Avenue, Gweru (0542221400).
- Harare Metropolitan — Old Horse Stable, Cnr 4th and Kwame Nkrumah, Harare (0242799756/7).
- Mashonaland West — Old Chinese Complex, opposite Government Hospital, Chinhoyi (0672124486).
- Mashonaland Central — GMB Depot, Bindura (0662107357).
In return, the Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Service offers a competitive salary, annual bonus, contributory pension scheme, free medical benefits, generous leave conditions and free uniforms.
Apply to your nearest Officer Commanding Province:
- Matabeleland North — Magnet House, 1st Floor, J. Nkomo Street, Bulawayo (0292262962).
- Matabeleland South — Composite Government Complex, 2nd Floor, Eastwind, Gwanda (0842824323).
- Masvingo — Stand 7150B, Bradburn Street, Masvingo (0392261003).
- Manicaland — Everlyn Court, Corner 4th/3rd Street, Mutare (0202061892).
- Bulawayo Metropolitan — Mhlahlandlela Building, 6th Floor 'A' Block, 10th Avenue, Bulawayo (0292885051/2).
- Mashonaland East — Nyameni Council Building, Corner Mbuya Nehanda and Siringa Street, Nyameni, Marondera (0652320003).
- Midlands — Mcdonald Building, Churchill Avenue, Gweru (0542221400).
- Harare Metropolitan — Old Horse Stable, Cnr 4th and Kwame Nkrumah, Harare (0242799756/7).
- Mashonaland West — Old Chinese Complex, opposite Government Hospital, Chinhoyi (0672124486).
- Mashonaland Central — GMB Depot, Bindura (0662107357).
Requirements
Requirements
- Applicants must be Zimbabwean citizens without a criminal record.
- At least 18 years and not more than 30 years of age by 09 October 2026.
- A minimum of 5 Ordinary Level passes including English Language and Mathematics at grade C or better.
- Physically and medically fit.
- Applicants should be fit to complete a stipulated road run in a specified time.
- Successful applicants will undergo basic recruit training for a period not less than six (6) months.
How to apply: only candidates who meet the selection criteria need apply. Applications, with certified copies of academic certificates, birth certificate and national registration identity card, to be submitted not later than 11 September 2026 to the nearest ZPCS Provincial Headquarters (listed in the advert), where preliminary screening will be done; those successful will be advised accordingly. Letters are addressed to the Staff Officer Human Capital Management, ZPCS National Headquarters, 47 Mbuya Nehanda Street, Private Bag 7718, Causeway, Harare. NB: applications submitted before publication of the advertisement will not be considered. Only successful candidates will be invited for selection. ZPCS does not have or sub-contract employment agents — APPLICANTS ARE NOT TO PAY FOR RECRUITMENT SERVICES TO ANYONE OR ANY ENTITY.
- Applicants must be Zimbabwean citizens without a criminal record.
- At least 18 years and not more than 30 years of age by 09 October 2026.
- A minimum of 5 Ordinary Level passes including English Language and Mathematics at grade C or better.
- Physically and medically fit.
- Applicants should be fit to complete a stipulated road run in a specified time.
- Successful applicants will undergo basic recruit training for a period not less than six (6) months.
How to apply: only candidates who meet the selection criteria need apply. Applications, with certified copies of academic certificates, birth certificate and national registration identity card, to be submitted not later than 11 September 2026 to the nearest ZPCS Provincial Headquarters (listed in the advert), where preliminary screening will be done; those successful will be advised accordingly. Letters are addressed to the Staff Officer Human Capital Management, ZPCS National Headquarters, 47 Mbuya Nehanda Street, Private Bag 7718, Causeway, Harare. NB: applications submitted before publication of the advertisement will not be considered. Only successful candidates will be invited for selection. ZPCS does not have or sub-contract employment agents — APPLICANTS ARE NOT TO PAY FOR RECRUITMENT SERVICES TO ANYONE OR ANY ENTITY.