The DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONAL SERVICES is looking for DIVISIONAL HEAD: SECURITY (INTERNAL) (CB 4) REF NO: FSNC. This job is part of Circular 13 of 2026 from the DPSA.
Job details
Circular Post No: 13/18
Job Ref Number: FSNC 2026/04/07
Department: DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONAL SERVICES
Centre: Free State and Northern Cape Region Mangaung Maximum Correctional
Closing Date: 08 May 2026
Salary: R491 799 per annum
Applications
Where to send your application.
fsnchrm@dcs.gov.za
Salary
R491 799 per annum
Requirements
- Relevant degree or national diploma in Behavioural Sciences and successful completion of the Corrections Science Learnership/ Basic Training.
- Seven (7) years relevant experience gained in a supervisory 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
- Manage security matters.
- Responsible for maintenance of existing security matters and the upgrading thereof.
- Implement departmental policies.
- Advice management regarding security matters.
- Management of escorts to hospitals, courts and other destinations.
- Keep personnel up to date regarding security matters.
- Management of human resources, finances and assets.
- Manage of performance information.
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 13/18 : DIVISIONAL HEAD: SECURITY (INTERNAL) (CB 4) REF NO: FSNC
2026/04/07
SALARY : R491 799 per annum
CENTRE : Free State and Northern Cape Region Mangaung Maximum Correctional
Centre
REQUIREMENTS : Relevant degree or national diploma in Behavioural Sciences and successful
completion of the Corrections Science Learnership/ Basic Training. Seven (7)
years relevant experience gained in a supervisory 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 : Manage security matters. Responsible for maintenance of existing security
matters and the upgrading thereof. Implement departmental policies. Advice management regarding security matters. Management of escorts to hospitals,
courts and other destinations. Keep personnel up to date regarding security matters. Management of human resources, finances and assets. Manage of
performance information.
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.
2026/04/07
SALARY : R491 799 per annum
CENTRE : Free State and Northern Cape Region Mangaung Maximum Correctional
Centre
REQUIREMENTS : Relevant degree or national diploma in Behavioural Sciences and successful
completion of the Corrections Science Learnership/ Basic Training. Seven (7)
years relevant experience gained in a supervisory 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 : Manage security matters. Responsible for maintenance of existing security
matters and the upgrading thereof. Implement departmental policies. Advice management regarding security matters. Management of escorts to hospitals,
courts and other destinations. Keep personnel up to date regarding security matters. Management of human resources, finances and assets. Manage of
performance information.
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.