Security Manager: Basic Training [CB4] Ref No: HO 2026/11/16

South African Department of Correctional Services

Location
Free State
Minimum qualification
Diploma
Closing date

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In brief

**Overview** The South African Department of Correctional Services is seeking a Security Manager specializing in Basic Training. This role, designated with Ref No: HO 2026/11/16, is integral to overseeing security-related training within the correctional environment. **What you will do** Key responsibilities for this role include: * Providing and supervising the delivery of instructional and experiential/workplace learning. * Supervising the facilitation of presentations and the administration of classes in the correctional environment. * Preparing and supervising the preparation and administration of assessments within the correctional environment. * Ensuring safe and secure detention, rehabilitation processes, and humane incarceration in a correctional environment. * Supervising the performance of custodial duties within a correctional/remand detention environment. * Managing performance information. * Managing 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. * 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 strong competencies in financial management, physical wellness, problem-solving, decision-making, facilitation, presentation, planning, organizing, project management, conflict management, report writing, coaching, mentoring, and time management. Essential attributes include change management, leadership abilities, including the capacity to lead a team, confidentiality, integrity, honesty, assertiveness, and the ability to network, influence, and impact. Candidates should also have a solid understanding of Public Service Policies and the Legislative Framework, a focus on service delivery and client orientation, the ability to apply strategic thinking, and a willingness to travel. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/security-manager-basic-training-cb4-ref-no-ho-2026-11-16-south-african-department-of-correctional-services Source: myjobmag

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At a glance

  • At least 7 years of experience.
  • Project management
  • Driver's licence

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Job description

Requirements * 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. 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 and 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. Responsibilities * 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. Management of performance information. Manage human resources, finance and assets.

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