
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.
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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