Security Manager: Development Support [cb4]
Department of Correctional Services
- Location
- Kroonstad Training College, Free State
- Salary
- R511 470 per year
- Job type
- Permanent
- Work setting
- On-site
- Sector
- Government & public service
- Closing date
- 09 Nov 2026
Posted 12 days ago
What you need
- Qualification
- Diploma
- Experience
- 7+ years
- Driver's licence
- Code 8 (EB)
Registrations / certificates: Corrections Science Learnership / Basic Training
- Security manager for development support at Kroonstad Training College
- Diploma or degree (NQF 6) in Behavioural Sciences
- Must have completed Corrections Science Learnership or Basic Training
- At least 7 years in a CB3 supervisory post
- Valid driver's licence
- R511 470 a year
How to apply
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How to apply: should be submitted online at https://careers.dcs.gov.za/. Emailed, post or hand delivered applications will not be considered. Official advert: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 38 of 2026, post 38/43, ref HO 2026/11/15. Government applications usually need the new Z83 form and a detailed CV.
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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: Firearm skills and the use of relevant security technology. Communication, project and programme management. Transformation, change and stakeholder management. Problem solving, analysis, service delivery innovation, decision making, people management and empowerment. In depth understanding of safety and security in a correctional environment. Integrity and honesty, confidentiality, good interpersonal relations and knowledge of the Correctional Services Act, Act 111 of 1998, as amended. Assertiveness, ability to network and diplomacy. 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:
Procure and allocate training resources. Manage sub-inventory registers. Ensure availability of stationery and training material. Manage the resource centre. Manage training-related administration and training facilities. Ensure availability of keys and registers. Ensure hygienic condition of training facilities in compliance with OHS-standards. Registration of learners with SASSETA. Check learner qualification and identification. Coordinate and manage the submission of Portfolio of Evidence (POE) files after moderation. Assist with preparation and finalisation of related administration for internal and external verification. Manage record-keeping of training related activities. Ensure confidentiality of records. Registration of Assessors and Moderators with SASSETA. Provide support, guidance and advice on a continuous basis. Render learner support. Duplicating of assessment tools. Supervise custodial duties. Ensure signing for and receiving of security equipment. Conduct counting and confirming of offender totals. Record, report incidents and facilitate rehabilitation programmes. Register, handle/refer inmates’ complaints and requests. Ensure conducting of internal and external custodial duties in a humane and secure correctional/remand detention environment. Ensure conducting of administrative duties when performing internal and external custodial duties. Handle and deal with various emergency situations when performing custodial duties. Attend OHS-meetings. Compile monthly progress reports. Management of performance information. Manage human resources, finance and assets.
Notes:
Appointment under the Correctional Services Act.
Enquiries: National Head Office: Ms NS Khumalo Tel No: (012) 307 2174 or Ms TP Ngobeni Tel No: (012) 305 8589.
Reference number: HO 2026/11/15