The DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONAL SERVICES is looking for SPORTS FACILITATORS (CB2-1) REF NO: FSNC 2026/04/24 (X14 POSTS). This job is part of Circular 13 of 2026 from the DPSA.
Job details
Circular Post No: 13/40
Job Ref Number: FSNC 2026/04/24
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 Sport Management Sciences/ 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.
- Recognised coaching accreditation(s) in at least one sport code will be advantageous.
- Valid driver’s licence.
- Computer literate.
- Competencies And Attributes: Valid First Aid Level 1.
- Basic understanding of OHSA.
- Coaching, facilitation, and group management skills.
- Strong interpersonal and conflict management abilities.
- Ability to work within secure and regulated environment.
- Planning, organising and time management.
- Report writing and basic data management.
- Integrity, professionalism and resilience.
- Culturally sensitive and inclusive practice.
Duties
- Develop and implement annual and weekly sports and recreation activity plans aligned to rehabilitation goals.
- Facilitate coaching, drills, conditioning and basic sport skills development across multiple codes (e.g., soccer, rugby, netball, athletics, volleyball).
- Adapt programmes for different risk categories, abilities, ages and special needs (including medical and disability considerations).
- Integrate life skills, discipline and teamwork into sports activities.
- Recruit, register and monitor offender participation in line with case management plans.
- Reinforce pro-social behaviour, fair play, conflict resolution and respect.
- Collaborate with psychologists, social workers, educators and CMCs to align activities with rehabilitation and reintegration plans.
- Record participation, progress and behavioural outcomes for reporting.
- Organise internal leagues, tournaments, well-ness days and approved inter-centre fixtures.
- Coordinate logistics (venues, fixtures, officials, first aid, equipment, refreshments) and obtain required approvals.
- Ensure all activities adhere to security, safety and crowd management protocols.
- Inspect and maintain sports facilities, fields, courts and gymnasiums to safe and serviceable standards.
- Manage issuing of equipment, returns, tool control and asset registers.
- Conduct risk assessments and pre-activity safety briefings; ensure hydration, warm-up/cool-down, and injury prevention practices.
- Coordinate first aid response and incident reporting where needed.
- Provide safe and secure detention, rehabilitation process and humane incarceration in a correctional environment.
- 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
Notes
Appointment under the Correctional Service Act.
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Original Text
POST 13/40 : SPORTS FACILITATORS (CB2-1) REF NO: FSNC 2026/04/24 (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 Sport Management
Sciences/ 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. Recognised coaching accreditation(s) in at least one sport code
will be advantageous. Valid driver’s licence. Computer literate. Competencies
And Attributes: Valid First Aid Level 1. Basic understanding of OHSA.
Coaching, facilitation, and group management skills. Strong interpersonal and conflict management abilities. Ability to work within secure and regulated
environment. Planning, organising and time management. Report writing and basic data management. Integrity, professionalism and resilience. Culturally
sensitive and inclusive practice.
DUTIES : Develop and implement annual and weekly sports and recreation activity plans
aligned to rehabilitation goals. Facilitate coaching, drills, conditioning and basic sport skills development across multiple codes (e.g., soccer, rugby, netball,
athletics, volleyball). Adapt programmes for different risk categories, abilities, ages and special needs (including medical and disability considerations).
Integrate life skills, discipline and teamwork into sports activities. Recruit, register and monitor offender participation in line with case management plans.
Reinforce pro-social behaviour, fair play, conflict resolution and respect.
Collaborate with psychologists, social workers, educators and CMCs to align activities with rehabilitation and reintegration plans. Record participation,
progress and behavioural outcomes for reporting. Organise internal leagues, tournaments, well-ness days and approved inter-centre fixtures. Coordinate
logistics (venues, fixtures, officials, first aid, equipment, refreshments) and obtain required approvals. Ensure all activities adhere to security, safety and
crowd management protocols. Inspect and maintain sports facilities, fields, courts and gymnasiums to safe and serviceable standards. Manage issuing of
equipment, returns, tool control and asset registers. Conduct risk assessments and pre-activity safety briefings; ensure hydration, warm-up/cool-down, and
injury prevention practices. Coordinate first aid response and incident reporting where needed. Provide safe and secure detention, rehabilitation process and
humane incarceration in a correctional environment. 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.
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 Sport Management
Sciences/ 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. Recognised coaching accreditation(s) in at least one sport code
will be advantageous. Valid driver’s licence. Computer literate. Competencies
And Attributes: Valid First Aid Level 1. Basic understanding of OHSA.
Coaching, facilitation, and group management skills. Strong interpersonal and conflict management abilities. Ability to work within secure and regulated
environment. Planning, organising and time management. Report writing and basic data management. Integrity, professionalism and resilience. Culturally
sensitive and inclusive practice.
DUTIES : Develop and implement annual and weekly sports and recreation activity plans
aligned to rehabilitation goals. Facilitate coaching, drills, conditioning and basic sport skills development across multiple codes (e.g., soccer, rugby, netball,
athletics, volleyball). Adapt programmes for different risk categories, abilities, ages and special needs (including medical and disability considerations).
Integrate life skills, discipline and teamwork into sports activities. Recruit, register and monitor offender participation in line with case management plans.
Reinforce pro-social behaviour, fair play, conflict resolution and respect.
Collaborate with psychologists, social workers, educators and CMCs to align activities with rehabilitation and reintegration plans. Record participation,
progress and behavioural outcomes for reporting. Organise internal leagues, tournaments, well-ness days and approved inter-centre fixtures. Coordinate
logistics (venues, fixtures, officials, first aid, equipment, refreshments) and obtain required approvals. Ensure all activities adhere to security, safety and
crowd management protocols. Inspect and maintain sports facilities, fields, courts and gymnasiums to safe and serviceable standards. Manage issuing of
equipment, returns, tool control and asset registers. Conduct risk assessments and pre-activity safety briefings; ensure hydration, warm-up/cool-down, and
injury prevention practices. Coordinate first aid response and incident reporting where needed. Provide safe and secure detention, rehabilitation process and
humane incarceration in a correctional environment. 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.