The DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONAL SERVICES is looking for SECURITY OFFICERS (CB1-1; CB1-2; CB1-3) REF NO: FSNC 2026/04/26. This job is part of Circular 13 of 2026 from the DPSA.
Job details
CB1-2: R257 895 per annum
CB1-3: R313 521 per annum
Applications
Where to send your application.
fsnchrm@dcs.gov.za
Salary
CB1-1: R212 358 per annum
CB1-2: R257 895 per annum
CB1-3: R313 521 per annum
Requirements
- Matric/ Grade 12 and successful completion of the Correctional Science Learnership/ Basic Training.
- CB1-1: No previous experience is required for appointment to this post.
- CB1-2: (10) years relevant experience on CB1-1.
- CB1-3: (10) years relevant experience on CB1-2.
- Competencies And Attributes: Computer literacy.
- Firearm competency.
- Good communications, interpersonal and report writing skills.
- Knowledge of relevant legislations, policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of Minimum-Security Standards for correctional centres.
Duties
- Perform access control at the correctional centre or between areas within the Correctional Centre.
- Control movement of inmates both internally and externally.
- Guarding of inmates in correctional centres and external public institutions.
- Perform physical security inspections.
- Controlling stores and security equipment.
- Manage security control room.
- Ensure rehabilitation of offenders through correction and human development in a secure, safe and humane detention facility.
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.
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SALARY : CB1-1: R212 358 per annum
CB1-2: R257 895 per annum
CB1-3: R313 521 per annum
CENTRE : Free State and Northern Cape Region Mangaung Maximum Correctional
Centre
REQUIREMENTS : Matric/ Grade 12 and successful completion of the Correctional Science
Learnership/ Basic Training. CB1-1: No previous experience is required for appointment to this post. CB1-2: (10) years relevant experience on CB1-1.
CB1-3: (10) years relevant experience on CB1-2. Competencies And
Attributes: Computer literacy. Firearm competency. Good communications, interpersonal and report writing skills. Knowledge of relevant legislations,
policies and procedures. Knowledge of Minimum-Security Standards for correctional centres.
DUTIES : Perform access control at the correctional centre or between areas within the
Correctional Centre. Control movement of inmates both internally and externally. Guarding of inmates in correctional centres and external public
institutions. Perform physical security inspections. Controlling stores and security equipment. Manage security control room. Ensure rehabilitation of
offenders through correction and human development in a secure, safe and humane detention facility.
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.