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

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Overview This role is for a Specialised Security Officer: Movement: Physical Training within the Department of Correctional Services (DCS), located at Zonderwater Training College. The position offers a salary of R326,061 per annum. The primary focus of this role is to prepare for and provide various physical, self-defence, and health and fitness training programmes to learners, alongside supervising them and managing related resources within a correctional environment. What you will do * Prepare for the intake of learnership and skills programmes. * Provide tonfa/self-defence 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 (from the original advert) * Matric/Grade 12 OR relevant Degree/National Diploma (NQF level 6) in Behavioural Sciences. * Successful completion of the Correctional Science Learnership/Basic Training (required if appointed with Matric/Grade 12). * 10 years relevant experience gained at the entry-level production post (CB1) OR no previous experience is required for a person appointed with a relevant NQF level 6 qualification. * Registered and accredited as an Assessor and Moderator (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. Who should apply Individuals with a background in security, physical training, or behavioural sciences, possessing Matric/Grade 12 or an NQF level 6 qualification, and relevant experience as specified. The ideal candidate should be capable of providing diverse training (self-defence, fitness, sports) to learners, supervising them, and managing resources within a correctional facility. Essential attributes include strong communication, project and programme management, problem-solving, and people management skills. An in-depth understanding of safety and security in a correctional environment, along with knowledge of the Correctional Services Act, is required. Candidates must be computer literate, hold a valid driver's licence, and demonstrate integrity, assertiveness, and diplomacy. Being a registered and accredited Assessor and Moderator is an 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-2026-11-20 Source: govpage

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