DPSA Circular vacancies
Department of Correctional Services

Specialised Security Officer Grade 1: Facilitator [CB2-1]

Salary or stipendR326 061 per annum

The Department of Correctional Services is looking for a Specialised Security Officer Grade 1: Facilitator [CB2-1]. This is a permanent role based in Gauteng.

Kroonstad Training CollegeApplications close 6 November 2026

Source: DPSA Circular 38 of 2026Post 38/91, page 51

Reference number
HO 2026/11/21 (X5 Posts) Zonderwater Training College
Appointment
Permanent
Province
Gauteng
Closing date
6 November 2026
Centre
Kroonstad Training College

What you will need

  • Registered and accredited as an Assessor and Moderator will be an added 52 advantage.
  • Valid driver’s licence.
  • Computer literate.
  • 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.

Experience

Matric/ Grade 12 or relevant Degree/National Diploma (NQF level 6) in Behavioural Sciences and successful completion of the Correctional Science Learnership/ Basic Training. 10 years relevant experience gained at the entry level production post (CB1) or for a person appointed with a relevant NQF level 6 qualification, no previous experience is required for appointment to this post.

Professional registration

Registered and accredited as an Assessor and Moderator will be an added 52 advantage.

Driver's licence

Valid driver’s licence.

Skills and competencies

  • Competencies And Attributes: Firearm skills and the use of relevant security technology.

Key responsibilities

  • Manage learnership administration.
  • Manage establishment and preparation of Portfolio of Evidence (POE).
  • Plan, prepare and manage resources.
  • Communicate and relate professionally with learners and work as a team.
  • Management of resources.
  • Presenting of instructional learning.
  • Prepare for experiential learning.
  • Implement training and development processes.
  • Research new international and national trends in corrections.
  • Evaluate training and give feedback.
  • Knowledge of training-related administration and financial management.
  • Training of learners.
  • Responsible for the facilities and equipment in the section.
  • Management of learners and ensuring the availability of facilities i.e sleeping accommodation for learners and training rooms prior to the commencement of the correctional science learnership programme.
  • Management of performance information, finances, human resources 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

  • Appointment under the Correctional Service Act.

Applications for this vacancy have closed.

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