Specialised Security Officer Grade 1: Facilitator [cb2-1]

About the role

The Department of Correctional Services is hiring a Specialised Security Officer Grade 1: Facilitator [cb2-1], based in Kroonstad Training College; 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 numbers to quote: HO 2026/11/21, HO 2026/11/22 Closing date: 09 November 2026 @ 15H45. Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: Appointment under the Correctional Service Act.

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.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.