Correctional Officers — Technical & Specialist Recruitment 2026

The Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Service intends to recruit Correctional Officers to fill vacancies that have arisen in the Technical / Specialists Sections / Professionals.

Technical / specialist posts (number of posts in brackets)

• Psychology (10)
• Social Work (10)
• Registered General Nurses (20)
• Development Studies (10)
• Lawyers (04)
• Accounting Clerks (09)
• ICT — Software / Hardware / Network Engineering / Cyber (08)
• Forensic Psychologist (07)
• Clinical Psychologist (07)
• Sociologist (10)
• Criminologist (10)
• Social and Behavioural Sciences (10)
• Electricians (06)
• Plumbers (06)
• Brick Layers (12)
• Mechanical Engineering (01)
• Electrical Engineering (06)
• Civil Engineering (03)
• Structural Engineering (03)
• Welders and Fabrication (06)
• Motor Mechanics (03)
• Architecture (03)
• Plasterers (06)
• Carpentry and Joinery (12)
• Tailors (10)
• Band — guitarists / wind instruments / sound engineers & technicians / keyboardist (15)
• Sewing Machine Mechanics (05)
• Auditors (05)
• Fitter & Turner (06)
• Painters (09)
• Tillers (06)
• Physical and Urban Planner (01)
• Steel Fixer (06)
• Fire Officers (04)
• Refrigeration Technicians (02)
• Chaplains (02)

In return, the Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Service offers a competitive salary, annual bonus, contributory pension scheme, medical benefits, generous leave conditions and free uniforms.

• Applicants must be Zimbabwean citizens without a criminal record.
• At least 18 years and not more than 35 years of age by 09 October 2026.
• Physically and medically fit.
• Be semi-skilled and skilled tradesman of up to Journeyman Class One qualifications for Technical Personnel.
• Be holders of Certificates, Diplomas or any higher qualification in the field of speciality.
• Work experience is an added advantage.
• Successful applicants will be required to undergo a basic recruit training for a period not exceeding six (6) months.

How to apply: hand-written applications with certified copies of academic certificates, birth certificate and national registration identity card to be submitted not later than 11 September 2026. Letters are to be addressed to the Staff Officer, Human Capital Management, ZPCS National Headquarters, 47 Mbuya Nehanda Street, Private Bag 7718, Causeway, Harare. Telephone: 0242706504 / 0242710097. NB: applications submitted before the publication of this 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.