Specialised Security Officer: Movement: Physical Training [CB2-1]

In brief

**Overview** The South African Department of Correctional Services is seeking a Specialised Security Officer with a focus on Movement and Physical Training (CB2-1). This role involves providing various forms of physical and self-defence training to learners and course attendees, supervising them, and managing related resources and administration within a correctional college 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 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. **Who should apply** Ideal candidates include individuals with a Matric/Grade 12 qualification or an NQF Level 6 Degree/National Diploma in Behavioural Sciences, coupled with successful completion of a Correctional Science Learnership/Basic Training. Applicants should have either 10 years of relevant experience at the CB1 production post level or, if possessing an NQF Level 6 qualification, no prior experience is required. Essential requirements include a valid driver's licence and computer literacy. Candidates should possess strong communication, project, programme, transformation, change, and stakeholder management skills, alongside problem-solving, analytical, service delivery innovation, and decision-making abilities. They must be proficient in people management and empowerment, with an in-depth understanding of safety and security in a correctional environment. The role requires individuals who demonstrate integrity, honesty, confidentiality, good interpersonal relations, and knowledge of the Correctional Services Act, Act 111 of 1998, as amended. Assertiveness, diplomacy, and the ability to network are also key, along with firearm skills and familiarity with relevant security technology. Being a registered and accredited Assessor and Moderator is considered an added advantage. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/specialised-security-officer-movement-physical-training-cb2-1-south-african-department-of-correctional-services Source: myjobmag

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