The DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONAL SERVICES is looking for SENIOR SECURITY OFFICER (TEAM LEADER): EXTERNAL SECURITY. This job is part of Circular 13 of 2026 from the DPSA.
Job details
Circular Post No: 13/38
Job Ref Number: FSNC 2026/04/22 (X14 POSTS)
Department: DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONAL SERVICES
Centre: Free State and Northern Cape Region Mangaung Maximum Correctional
Closing Date: 08 May 2026
Salary: R313 521 per annum
Applications
Where to send your application.
fsnchrm@dcs.gov.za
Salary
R313 521 per annum
Requirements
- Matric/ Grade 12 or relevant NQF level 6 qualification in Behavioural Sciences and successful completion of the Correctional Science Learnership/ Basic Training.10 years relevant experience gained at the entry level production post (CB 1) or for a person appointed with a relevant NQF level 6 qualification, no previous experience is required for appointment to this post.
- 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.
Duties
- Ensure provision of Team Leader role to correctional centre prison grounds.
- Preventing access to/from the correctional centre by unauthorized persons.
- Preventing entry/removal of unauthorized items.
- Ensure patrol of correctional
Enquiries
Free State and Northern Cape Region: Ms Mokuni NJ / Ms Molutsoane N/ Ms Radebe T/ Ms. Ramncwana B at (082) 306 9027
Notes
Appointment under the Correctional Service Act.
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Original Text
POST 13/38 : SENIOR SECURITY OFFICER (TEAM LEADER): EXTERNAL SECURITY
(CB 2-1) REF NO: FSNC 2026/04/22 (X14 POSTS)
SALARY : R313 521 per annum
CENTRE : Free State and Northern Cape Region Mangaung Maximum Correctional
Centre
REQUIREMENTS : Matric/ Grade 12 or relevant NQF level 6 qualification in Behavioural Sciences
and successful completion of the Correctional Science Learnership/ Basic
Training.10 years relevant experience gained at the entry level production post
(CB 1) or for a person appointed with a relevant NQF level 6 qualification, no previous experience is required for appointment to this post. 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.
DUTIES : Ensure provision of Team Leader role to correctional centre prison grounds.
Preventing access to/from the correctional centre by unauthorized persons.
Preventing entry/removal of unauthorized items. Ensure patrol of correctional
centre grounds. Detection and prevention of escapes. Prevention of the theft
of government property. Coordinates manning of watch towers. Standing guard to prevent the escape of offenders. Prevention of the smuggling of
unauthorized items. Ensure escort of offenders to courts, doctors, hospitals etc.
Ensure correct staff utilisation when accompanying offenders to external institutions in order to prevent escapes and the smuggling of unauthorized
items. Prevention of unauthorized contact with offenders. Supervision of guarding of offenders at work teams. Prevention of unauthorized contact with
offenders outside the prison. Ensure the safety of offenders and searching of offenders. Supervision of visits to offenders. Supervision of contact visits.
Control of security equipment. Searching of cells, offenders, other areas of prison and work areas, etc. Ensure that sufficient staff are available for the
searching offenders and work areas. Ensure Team Leader role of the dog unit and the mounted unit. Management of human resources, finances and assets.
ENQUIRIES : Free State and Northern Cape Region: Ms Mokuni NJ / Ms Molutsoane N/ Ms
Radebe T/ Ms. Ramncwana B at (082) 306 9027
NOTE : Appointment under the Correctional Service Act.
(CB 2-1) REF NO: FSNC 2026/04/22 (X14 POSTS)
SALARY : R313 521 per annum
CENTRE : Free State and Northern Cape Region Mangaung Maximum Correctional
Centre
REQUIREMENTS : Matric/ Grade 12 or relevant NQF level 6 qualification in Behavioural Sciences
and successful completion of the Correctional Science Learnership/ Basic
Training.10 years relevant experience gained at the entry level production post
(CB 1) or for a person appointed with a relevant NQF level 6 qualification, no previous experience is required for appointment to this post. 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.
DUTIES : Ensure provision of Team Leader role to correctional centre prison grounds.
Preventing access to/from the correctional centre by unauthorized persons.
Preventing entry/removal of unauthorized items. Ensure patrol of correctional
centre grounds. Detection and prevention of escapes. Prevention of the theft
of government property. Coordinates manning of watch towers. Standing guard to prevent the escape of offenders. Prevention of the smuggling of
unauthorized items. Ensure escort of offenders to courts, doctors, hospitals etc.
Ensure correct staff utilisation when accompanying offenders to external institutions in order to prevent escapes and the smuggling of unauthorized
items. Prevention of unauthorized contact with offenders. Supervision of guarding of offenders at work teams. Prevention of unauthorized contact with
offenders outside the prison. Ensure the safety of offenders and searching of offenders. Supervision of visits to offenders. Supervision of contact visits.
Control of security equipment. Searching of cells, offenders, other areas of prison and work areas, etc. Ensure that sufficient staff are available for the
searching offenders and work areas. Ensure Team Leader role of the dog unit and the mounted unit. Management of human resources, finances and assets.
ENQUIRIES : Free State and Northern Cape Region: Ms Mokuni NJ / Ms Molutsoane N/ Ms
Radebe T/ Ms. Ramncwana B at (082) 306 9027
NOTE : Appointment under the Correctional Service Act.
Disclaimer: This vacancy was imported from the official DPSA circular PDF. Please confirm the reference number, closing date, and application instructions in the original circular before applying. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.