Specialised Security Officer: Movement: Physical Training [cb2-1]

About the role

The Department of Correctional Services is hiring a Specialised Security Officer: Movement: Physical Training [cb2-1], based in Zonderwater Training College. This is a permanent post, paying R326,061 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 2026/11/20 Closing date: 09 November 2026 @ 15H45. Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: Appointment under the Correctional Service Act.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for the intake of learnership and skills programmes.
• Provide tonfa/selfdefence training to learners.
• Provide health and fitness training, sports, recreation, arts and cultural activities to learners.
• Supervise learners at the college.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
• Management of physical and information resources.
• Prepare for Instructional Learning.
• Supervising of offenders when cleaning facilities.
• Present self-defence movement as well as physical training to course attendees.
• Research new trends to ensure that current practices are implemented.
• Evaluation of training, interpreting thereof and providing of feedback.
• Performing of training related administration.
• Oversee gymnasium equipment.
• Control over maintenance of sport facilities and equipment.
• Management of performance information, finances, human resources and assets.

Requirements

• Matric/Grade 12 or relevant Degree/National Diploma (NQF level 6) in Behavioural Sciences. 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.
• Registered and accredited as an Assessor and Moderator will be an added 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.