Security Manager: Development Support [cb4]

About the role

The Department of Correctional Services is hiring a Security Manager: Development Support [cb4], based in Kroonstad Training College. This is a permanent post, paying R511,470 a year. How to apply: should be submitted online at https://careers.dcs.gov.za/. Emailed, post or hand delivered applications will not be considered. Reference number to quote: HO 2026/11/15 Closing date: 09 November 2026 @ 15H45. Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: Appointment under the Correctional Services Act.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• Relevant Degree/National Diploma (NQF level 6) in Behavioural Sciences.
• Successful completion of the Corrections Science Learnership/Basic Training.
• At least 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.