The DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONAL SERVICES is looking for SECTION HEAD (SUPERVISOR): SPORTS AND RECREATION (CB 3- 1). This job is part of Circular 13 of 2026 from the DPSA.
Job details
Circular Post No: 13/32
Job Ref Number: FSNC 2026/04/18
Department: DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONAL SERVICES
Centre: Free State and Northern Cape Region Mangaung Maximum Correctional
Closing Date: 08 May 2026
Salary: R404 466 per annum
Applications
Where to send your application.
fsnchrm@dcs.gov.za
Salary
R404 466 per annum
Requirements
- Relevant degree or national diploma in Sport Management Sciences/ Behavioural Sciences and successful completion of the Corrections Science learnership/ Basic Training.
- Five (5) years relevant experience gained at a production post (CB2).
- 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
- The supervision of the prison library.
- Implementation and maintenance of administrative control system regarding the issuing/receiving of books/periodicals.
- Obtaining of new books/periodicals.
- The management of arts and cultural activities.
- Establishment of concert groups.
- Establishment of offender choirs.
- The management of recreation and sport.
- Establish sporting codes for the correctional centre.
- Provide information and training to participants.
- Treatment of offenders.
- Ensure that offenders have the opportunity to attend social work sessions.
- Ensure that offenders have the opportunity to participate in educational programs.
- Maintenance of safe custody.
- Searching of venues and offenders for contraband.
- Ensure that contra-band/dangerous objects are removed and safely stored.
- 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 13/32 : SECTION HEAD (SUPERVISOR): SPORTS AND RECREATION (CB 3- 1)
REF NO: FSNC 2026/04/18
SALARY : R404 466 per annum
CENTRE : Free State and Northern Cape Region Mangaung Maximum Correctional
Centre
REQUIREMENTS : Relevant degree or national diploma in Sport Management Sciences/
Behavioural Sciences and successful completion of the Corrections Science learnership/ Basic Training. Five (5) years relevant experience gained at a
production post (CB2). 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 : The supervision of the prison library. Implementation and maintenance of
administrative control system regarding the issuing/receiving of books/periodicals. Obtaining of new books/periodicals. The management of
arts and cultural activities. Establishment of concert groups. Establishment of offender choirs. The management of recreation and sport. Establish sporting
codes for the correctional centre. Provide information and training to participants. Treatment of offenders. Ensure that offenders have the
opportunity to attend social work sessions. Ensure that offenders have the opportunity to participate in educational programs. Maintenance of safe
custody. Searching of venues and offenders for contraband. Ensure that contra-band/dangerous objects are removed and safely stored. 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.
REF NO: FSNC 2026/04/18
SALARY : R404 466 per annum
CENTRE : Free State and Northern Cape Region Mangaung Maximum Correctional
Centre
REQUIREMENTS : Relevant degree or national diploma in Sport Management Sciences/
Behavioural Sciences and successful completion of the Corrections Science learnership/ Basic Training. Five (5) years relevant experience gained at a
production post (CB2). 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 : The supervision of the prison library. Implementation and maintenance of
administrative control system regarding the issuing/receiving of books/periodicals. Obtaining of new books/periodicals. The management of
arts and cultural activities. Establishment of concert groups. Establishment of offender choirs. The management of recreation and sport. Establish sporting
codes for the correctional centre. Provide information and training to participants. Treatment of offenders. Ensure that offenders have the
opportunity to attend social work sessions. Ensure that offenders have the opportunity to participate in educational programs. Maintenance of safe
custody. Searching of venues and offenders for contraband. Ensure that contra-band/dangerous objects are removed and safely stored. 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.