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Specialised Security Officer Grade 1: Facilitator [Cb2-1]
Closes Monday 9 November 2026 at 15:45
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Facilitator post at two correctional training colleges, managing and presenting the correctional science learnership and training learners. Suits people with a relevant qualification in behavioural sc
- Manage the learnership, including learner administration, facilities, and portfolios of evidence (POE).
- Present training, prepare experiential learning, and evaluate training and give feedback to learners.
- Must have Matric/Grade 12 or a relevant degree or National Diploma (NQF level 6) in Behavioural Sciences, and successful completion of the Correctional Science Learnership or Basic Training.
- Must have 10 years of relevant experience at the entry-level CB1 post, or a relevant NQF level 6 qualification; the text states no previous experience is needed for appointment with that qualification. A valid driver's licence and computer literacy are required.
- Based at Kroonstad Training College (Ref HO 2026/11/21, 5 posts) and Zonderwater Training College (Ref HO 2026/11/22, 2 posts).
- Enquiries go to Ms NS Khumalo on (012) 307 2174 or Ms TP Ngobeni on (012) 305 8589. The text does not state a closing date or how to submit an application.
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Requirements
- Matric/ Grade 12 or relevant Degree/National Diploma (NQF level 6) in Behavioural Sciences and successful completion of the Correctional Science Learnership/ Basic Training.
- 10 years relevant experience gained at the entry level production post (CB1) or for a person appointed with a relevant NQF level 6 qualification, no previous experience is required for appointment to this post.
- Registered and accredited as an Assessor and Moderator will be an added advantage.
- 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 learnership administration.
- Manage establishment and preparation of Portfolio of Evidence (POE).
- Plan, prepare and manage resources.
- Communicate and relate professionally with learners and work as a team.
- Management of resources.
- Presenting of instructional learning.
- Prepare for experiential learning.
- Implement training and development processes.
- Research new international and national trends in corrections.
- Evaluate training and give feedback.
- Knowledge of training-related administration and financial management.
- Training of learners.
- Responsible for the facilities and equipment in the section.
- Management of learners and ensuring the availability of facilities i.e sleeping accommodation for learners and training rooms prior to the commencement of the correctional science learnership programme.
- Management of performance information, finances, human resources 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 Service Act.
As printed in Circular 38 of 2026 · page 51 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 38/91: SPECIALISED SECURITY OFFICER GRADE 1: FACILITATOR [CB2-1] SALARY: R326 061 per annum CENTRE: Kroonstad Training College Ref No: HO 2026/11/21 (X5 Posts) Zonderwater Training College Ref No: HO 2026/11/22 (X2 Posts) REQUIREMENTS: Matric/ Grade 12 or relevant Degree/National Diploma (NQF level 6) in Behavioural Sciences and successful completion of the Correctional Science Learnership/ Basic Training. 10 years relevant experience gained at the entry level production post (CB1) or for a person appointed with a relevant NQF level 6 qualification, no previous experience is required for appointment to this post. Registered and accredited as an Assessor and Moderator will be an added advantage. 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 learnership administration. Manage establishment and preparation of Portfolio of Evidence (POE). Plan, prepare and manage resources. Communicate and relate professionally with learners and work as a team. Management of resources. Presenting of instructional learning. Prepare for experiential learning. Implement training and development processes. Research new international and national trends in corrections. Evaluate training and give feedback. Knowledge of training-related administration and financial management. Training of learners. Responsible for the facilities and equipment in the section. Management of learners and ensuring the availability of facilities i.e sleeping accommodation for learners and training rooms prior to the commencement of the correctional science learnership programme. Management of performance information, finances, human resources 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 Service Act.