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Department of Correctional Services

Security Manager: Basic Training [CB4]

  • Kroonstad Training College
  • Free State
  • R511k /yr
  • Policing, Safety and Security
Closing date
Monday, 9 November 2026 at 15:45 Closes today
Reference
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Source
DPSA · 23 Oct 2026

Requirements

Relevant Degree/National Diploma (NQF level 6) in Behavioural Sciences. Successful completion of the Corrections Science Learnership/Basic Training. At least seven (7) years relevant experience in a supervisory post (CB3).

Registered and accredited as an Assessor and Moderator will be an added advantage. Computer literacy. Valid driver’s licence.

Competencies And Attributes: Financial management. Physical wellness. Problem-solving and decision-making, facilitation and presentation, planning and organizing, project management, conflict management, report writing, coaching and mentoring and time management skills.

Change management. Lead and control. Ability to lead a team.

Confidentiality, integrity and honesty. Understanding the Public Service Policies and Legislative Framework. Service delivery and client orientation.

Assertiveness and ability to network. Influence and impact. Ability to apply strategic thinking.

Willingness to travel.

Duties

Provide and supervise the delivery of instructional and experiential/workplace learning. Supervise the facilitation of presentations and the administration of classes in the correctional environment. Prepare and supervise the preparation and administration of assessments within the correctional environment.

Provide safe and secure detention, rehabilitation process and humane incarceration in a correctional environment. Supervise the performance of custodial duties within a correctional/remand detention environment. Management of performance information.

Manage human resources, finance and assets.

How to apply

should be submitted online at https://careers.dcs.gov.za/. Emailed, post or hand delivered applications will not be considered.

Enquiries

National Head Office: Ms NS Khumalo Tel No: (012) 307 2174 or Ms TP Ngobeni Tel No: (012) 305 8589.

Note

Appointment under the Correctional Services Act.

General note

Before you apply: All costs associated with an application will be borne by the applicant. Applicants who have retired from the Public Service with a specific determination that they cannot be re-appointed or have been declared medically unfit will not be considered. Please take note that correspondence will only be conducted with the shortlisted candidates.

If you have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application is unsuccessful. Please do not call the department to enquire about the progress of your application. Applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, security vetting, qualification verification and criminal records verification.

Appointment will be provisional, pending the issue of a security clearance. If you cannot get a security clearance, your appointment will be re-considered/possibly terminated. Fingerprints may be taken on the day of the interview.

All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One shall be a practical exercise, and the other shall be an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process.

Applications: Applications must be submitted on the Z83 form (Public Service application form) obtainable from any Public Service department and must be completed in full. Only a detailed CV should be attached to your application form. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies not older than 6 months of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview.

Please send a complete application for the post you apply for on a pdf format, stating the correct reference for the position you are interested in. Requirement for valid driver’s licence is not applicable to applicants with a disability.

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