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Specialised Security Officer: Movement: Physical Training [Cb2-1]
Closes Monday 9 November 2026 at 15:45
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Specialised Security Officer (Physical Training) at Zonderwater Training College. Trains learners in self-defence, fitness and sport, and supervises learners and offenders. Suits people with correctio
- Duties include training learners in tonfa and self-defence, running health and fitness training, and supervising learners at the college.
- You also prepare for learnership and skills programmes, evaluate training, and give feedback.
- You manage gymnasium equipment, sport facilities, and resources such as finances, staff, and assets.
- Must-have: Matric/Grade 12, or a relevant degree or National Diploma (NQF level 6) in Behavioural Sciences, plus the Correctional Science Learnership or Basic Training.
- Experience: 10 years relevant experience at entry level (CB1), or a relevant NQF level 6 qualification. Valid driver's licence and computer literacy are required.
- The post is based at Zonderwater Training College. Reference number HO 2026/11/20. Enquiries: Ms NS Khumalo or Ms TP Ngobeni, (012) 307 2174 or (012) 305 8589. The closing date is not stated in the text.
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Requirements
- Matric/ Grade 12 or relevant Degree/National Diploma (NQF level 6) in Behavioural Sciences. 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
- Prepare for the intake of learnership and skills programmes.
- Provide tonfa/self- defence training to learners.
- Provide health and fitness training, sports, recreation, arts and cultural activities to learners.
- Supervise learners at the college.
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
- Management of physical and information resources.
- Prepare for Instructional Learning.
- Supervising of offenders when cleaning facilities.
- Present self-defence movement as well as physical training to course attendees.
- Research new trends to ensure that current practices are implemented.
- Evaluation of training, interpreting thereof and providing of feedback.
- Performing of training related administration.
- Oversee gymnasium equipment.
- Control over maintenance of sport facilities and equipment.
- 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 38/90: SPECIALISED SECURITY OFFICER: MOVEMENT: PHYSICAL TRAINING [CB2-1] REF NO: HO 2026/11/20 SALARY: R326 061 per annum CENTRE: Zonderwater Training College REQUIREMENTS: Matric/ Grade 12 or relevant Degree/National Diploma (NQF level 6) in Behavioural Sciences. 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: Prepare for the intake of learnership and skills programmes. Provide tonfa/self- defence training to learners. Provide health and fitness training, sports, recreation, arts and cultural activities to learners. Supervise learners at the college. Liaise with internal and external stakeholders. Management of physical and information resources. Prepare for Instructional Learning. Supervising of offenders when cleaning facilities. Present self-defence movement as well as physical training to course attendees. Research new trends to ensure that current practices are implemented. Evaluation of training, interpreting thereof and providing of feedback. Performing of training related administration. Oversee gymnasium equipment. Control over maintenance of sport facilities and equipment. 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.