Zonderwater Training College

In brief

**Overview** This role is for two (X2) supervisory posts at the Zonderwater Training College within the Department of Correctional Services (DCS), identified by reference number HO 2026/11/17. The appointment will be made under the Correctional Services Act. The positions primarily involve providing and supervising training, assessment, and operational duties within a correctional environment, focusing on instructional learning, rehabilitation processes, and custodial oversight. **What you will do** * Provide and supervise the delivery of instructional and experiential/workplace learning. * Supervise the facilitation of presentations and the administration of classes in the correctional environment. * Prepare and supervise the preparation and administration of assessments within the correctional environment. * Provide safe and secure detention, rehabilitation process and humane incarceration in a correctional environment. * Supervise the performance of custodial duties within a correctional/remand detention environment. * Manage performance information. * Manage 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. * Competencies and Attributes: Financial management, Physical wellness, Problem-solving and decision-making, Facilitation and presentation, Planning and organizing, Project management, Conflict management, Report writing, Coaching and mentoring, Time management skills, Change management, Lead and control, Ability to lead a team, Confidentiality, Integrity and honesty, 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. **Who should apply** Candidates should possess a relevant Degree or National Diploma (NQF level 6) in Behavioural Sciences and have successfully completed the Corrections Science Learnership/Basic Training. Applicants must have at least seven years of relevant experience in a supervisory role (CB3). The ideal candidate will be computer literate, hold a valid driver's license, and demonstrate a willingness to travel. Key competencies include financial management, physical wellness, problem-solving, decision-making, facilitation, presentation, planning, organizing, project management, conflict management, report writing, coaching, mentoring, time management, change management, and leadership skills. They should exhibit confidentiality, integrity, honesty, an understanding of Public Service Policies and Legislative Framework, service delivery and client orientation, assertiveness, networking ability, influence, impact, and strategic thinking. Being a registered and accredited Assessor and Moderator is an added advantage. **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-2026-11-17 Source: govpage

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• 2 posts available.

• Project management
• Driver's licence

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