DPSA Circular vacancies
Department of Correctional Services

Security Manager: Basic Training [CB4]

Salary or stipendR511 470 per annum

The Department of Correctional Services is looking for a Security Manager: Basic Training [CB4]. This is a permanent role based in Gauteng.

Kroonstad Training CollegeApplications close 6 November 2026

Source: DPSA Circular 38 of 2026Post 38/45, page 31

Reference number
HO 2026/11/18 Re-advertisement
Appointment
Permanent
Province
Gauteng
Closing date
6 November 2026
Centre
Kroonstad Training College

What you will need

  • Relevant Degree/National Diploma (NQF level 6) in Behavioural Sciences.
  • Successful completion of the Corrections Science Learnership/Basic Training.
  • Computer literacy.
  • Valid driver’s licence.
  • Competencies And Attributes: Financial management.
  • Physical wellness.
  • Problem-solving and decision- making, facilitation and presentation, planning and organising, 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.

Experience

At least seven (7) years relevant experience in a supervisory post Registered and accredited as an Assessor and Moderator will be an added advantage.

Professional registration

At least seven (7) years relevant experience in a supervisory post Registered and accredited as an Assessor and Moderator will be an added advantage.

Driver's licence

Valid driver’s licence.

Skills and competencies

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

Key responsibilities

  • 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.

Additional details

  • Grade: National

How to apply

  • Enquiries: National Head Office: Ms NS Khumalo
  • Telephone: (012) 307 2174, (012) 305 8589

Please note

  • Candidates who previously applied need to re-apply.
  • Appointment under the Correctional Services Act.

Applications for this vacancy have closed.

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