Security Manager: Basic Training [CB4] Ref: HO 2026/11/17

In brief

**Overview** This role is for a Security Manager specializing in Basic Training within the South African Department of Correctional Services. The position involves the supervision of instructional and experiential learning, assessment preparation, and class administration within a correctional environment. Key duties also include ensuring safe detention, facilitating rehabilitation, overseeing custodial duties, and managing performance information, human resources, finance, and assets. **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. * Management of 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. * 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 skills in financial management, problem-solving, decision-making, facilitation, presentation, planning, organizing, project management, conflict management, report writing, coaching, mentoring, and time management. They should demonstrate physical wellness, capability in change management, leadership, control, and the ability to lead a team. Essential attributes include confidentiality, integrity, honesty, an understanding of Public Service Policies and Legislative Framework, service delivery and client orientation, assertiveness, ability to network, influence and impact, 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-ho-2026-11-17-south-african-department-of-correctional-services Source: myjobmag

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• At least 7 years of experience.

• Project management
• Driver's licence

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