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Security Manager: Development Support [CB4]
Closes Monday 9 November 2026 at 15:45
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Security manager role at Kroonstad Training College. Manages training resources, learner records and custodial duties. Suits people with a behavioural sciences degree or diploma and seven years' super
- The job is Security Manager: Development Support (CB4), reference HO 2026/11/15, paid R511 470 per year.
- Main duties include managing training resources, the resource centre and learner registration with SASSETA, and handling Portfolio of Evidence files.
- It also includes supervising custodial duties, keeping records of incidents and inmate complaints, and handling emergencies in a correctional environment.
- You must have a relevant degree or National Diploma (NQF level 6) in Behavioural Sciences, and finish the Corrections Science Learnership or Basic Training.
- You need at least seven years' relevant experience in a supervisory post (CB3) and a valid driver's licence. Computer literacy is required.
- The job is based at Kroonstad Training College. The text gives no closing date. For enquiries, contact Ms NS Khumalo on (012) 307 2174 or Ms TP Ngobeni on (012) 305 8589.
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Requirements
- Relevant Degree / National Diploma (NQF level 6) in Behavioural Sciences.
- Successful completion of the Corrections Science Learnership/Basic Training.
- At least seven (7) years relevant experience in a supervisory post (CB3).
- Registered and accredited as an Assessor and Moderator will be an added advantage.
- Computer literacy.
- Valid driver’s licence.
- 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.
- Understanding the Public Service Policies and Legislative Framework. service delivery and client orientation, assertiveness and ability to network, influence and impact, ability to apply strategic thinking, willingness to travel.
Duties
- Procure and allocate training resources.
- Manage sub-inventory registers.
- Ensure availability of stationery and training material.
- Manage the resource centre.
- Manage training-related administration and training facilities.
- Ensure availability of keys and registers.
- Ensure hygienic condition of training facilities in compliance with OHS-standards.
- Registration of learners with SASSETA.
- Check learner qualification and identification.
- Coordinate and manage the submission of Portfolio of Evidence (POE) files after moderation.
- Assist with preparation and finalisation of related administration for internal and external verification.
- Manage record-keeping of training related activities.
- Ensure confidentiality of records.
- Registration of Assessors and Moderators with SASSETA.
- Provide support, guidance and advice on a continuous basis.
- Render learner support.
- Duplicating of assessment tools.
- Supervise custodial duties.
- Ensure signing for and receiving of security equipment.
- Conduct counting and confirming of offender totals.
- Record, report incidents and facilitate rehabilitation programmes.
- Register, handle/refer inmates’ complaints and requests.
- Ensure conducting of internal and external custodial duties in a humane and secure correctional/remand detention environment.
- Ensure conducting of administrative duties when performing internal and external custodial duties.
- Handle and deal with various emergency situations when performing custodial duties.
- Attend OHS-meetings.
- Compile monthly progress reports.
- Management of performance information.
- Manage human resources, finance and assets.
How to apply
should be submitted online at https://careers.dcs.gov.za/. Emailed, post or hand delivered applications will not be considered.
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Enquiries
National Head Office: Ms NS Khumalo Tel No: (012) 307 2174 or Ms TP Ngobeni Tel No: (012) 305 8589.
Notes from the department
Appointment under the Correctional Services Act.
As printed in Circular 38 of 2026 · page 29 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 38/43: SECURITY MANAGER: DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT [CB4] REF NO: HO 2026/11/15 SALARY: R511 470 per annum CENTRE: Kroonstad Training College REQUIREMENTS: Relevant Degree / National Diploma (NQF level 6) in Behavioural Sciences. Successful completion of the Corrections Science Learnership/Basic Training. At least seven (7) years relevant experience in a supervisory post (CB3). Registered and accredited as an Assessor and Moderator will be an added advantage. Computer literacy. Valid driver’s licence. 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. Understanding the Public Service Policies and Legislative Framework. service delivery and client orientation, assertiveness and ability to network, influence and impact, ability to apply strategic thinking, willingness to travel. DUTIES: Procure and allocate training resources. Manage sub-inventory registers. Ensure availability of stationery and training material. Manage the resource centre. Manage training-related administration and training facilities. Ensure availability of keys and registers. Ensure hygienic condition of training facilities in compliance with OHS-standards. Registration of learners with SASSETA. Check learner qualification and identification. Coordinate and manage the submission of Portfolio of Evidence (POE) files after moderation. Assist with preparation and finalisation of related administration for internal and external verification. Manage record-keeping of training related activities. Ensure confidentiality of records. Registration of Assessors and Moderators with SASSETA. Provide support, guidance and advice on a continuous basis. Render learner support. Duplicating of assessment tools. Supervise custodial duties. Ensure signing for and receiving of security equipment. Conduct counting and confirming of offender totals. Record, report incidents and facilitate rehabilitation programmes. Register, handle/refer inmates’ complaints and requests. Ensure conducting of internal and external custodial duties in a humane and secure correctional/remand detention environment. Ensure conducting of administrative duties when performing internal and external custodial duties. Handle and deal with various emergency situations when performing custodial duties. Attend OHS-meetings. Compile monthly progress reports. Management of performance information. Manage human resources, finance and assets. ENQUIRIES: National Head Office: Ms NS Khumalo Tel No: (012) 307 2174 or Ms TP Ngobeni Tel No: (012) 305 8589. NOTE: Appointment under the Correctional Services Act.