Security Manager: Development Support [cb4]
Department Of Correctional Services (Dcs)
- Location
- Kroonstad, Free State
- Salary (as advertised)
- R511 470 per year
- Minimum qualification
- Diploma
- Closing date
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In brief
**Overview** This role is for a Security Manager: Development Support within the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) and is based at the Kroonstad Training College. The position carries a salary of R511 470 per annum. The appointment falls under the Correctional Services Act. **What you will do** The key responsibilities involve managing training resources and administration, including procurement, allocation, and inventory management of stationery and training materials. This includes overseeing the resource centre and ensuring hygienic conditions of training facilities in compliance with OHS-standards. The role requires registration of learners, assessors, and moderators with SASSETA, checking learner qualifications, and managing the submission and verification of Portfolio of Evidence (POE) files. Providing continuous support and guidance to learners, duplicating assessment tools, and managing training records confidentiality are also part of the duties. Additionally, the role encompasses supervising custodial duties, ensuring security equipment accountability, conducting offender counts, and recording/reporting incidents. It involves facilitating rehabilitation programmes, handling inmate complaints, and ensuring humane and secure correctional/remand detention environments during custodial duties. The manager will also perform administrative duties related to custodial tasks, handle emergency situations, attend OHS-meetings, compile monthly progress reports, manage performance information, and oversee human resources, finance, and assets. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Relevant Degree / National Diploma (NQF level 6) in Behavioural Sciences. * Successful completion of the Corrections Science Learnership/Basic Training. * At least seven (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. **Who should apply** The ideal candidate should possess firearm skills and knowledge of relevant security technology. They should demonstrate strong competencies in communication, project and programme management, transformation, change, and stakeholder management. Essential attributes include problem solving, analysis, service delivery innovation, decision making, people management, and empowerment. Candidates must have an in-depth understanding of safety and security in a correctional environment, coupled with integrity, honesty, confidentiality, and good interpersonal relations. Knowledge of the Correctional Services Act, Act 111 of 1998 (as amended), and an understanding of Public Service Policies and Legislative Framework are required. The role demands assertiveness, the ability to network, diplomacy, client orientation, the capacity to influence and impact, strategic thinking skills, and a willingness to travel. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/department-of-correctional-services-dcs-vacancies-from-dpsa-circular-38-of-2026#spani-ref-ho-2026-11-15 Source: govpage
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