Department of Correctional Services is Recruiting Security Officer (×34)

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Department of Correctional Services is Recruiting Security Officer (×34)

POST 35/28 : DEPUTY DIRECTOR: SECURITY EVALUATION (NCB4) REF NO: HO

2025/09/92

Department of Correctional Services Directorate: Security Standards and Management

SALARY : R925 380 per annum, (all-inclusive package)

Department of Correctional Services CENTRE : National Head Office: Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : Degree/national diploma in behavioural sciences or equivalent qualification

and successful completion of the Corrections Science Learnership/Basic

Training. At least seven (7) years’ relevant experience gained in a supervisory

and junior management production post. Top secret security classification as

an added advantage. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence. Competencies

And Attributes: Firearm skills and the use of relevant security technology.

Project and programme management. Transformation, change, and

stakeholder management. Problem solving, Analysis and service delivery

Innovation. Decision making, people management and empowerment. In depth

understanding of safety and security in a correctional environment. Integrity

and honesty. Good Interpersonal relations, knowledge of the Correctional

Services Act, Act 111 of 1998, as amended. Assertiveness, ability to network,

diplomacy and tactful. Resilient, influence and impact.

Department of Correctional Services DUTIES : Development, maintenance and implementation of standards, policies and

policy procedures regulating the management of security information.

Development of manual/tool for the evaluation of security policies. Manage and

evaluate security risks. Conduct investigations of security incidents/breaches.

Liaison with internal and external stakeholders on security evaluation and

assessments. Manage the development and maintenance of a data base on

security information. Analysis and presentation of information. Management of

performance information, finances, human resources and assets.

Department of Correctional Services ENQUIRIES : Ms N Khumalo Tel No: (012) 305 8589/ (012) 307 2174

NOTE : Appointment under the Correctional Services Act.

POST 35/29 : DEPUTY DIRECTOR: SECURITY OPERATIONS (NCB4) REF NO: HO

2025/09/93

Directorate: Security Standards and Management

SALARY : R925 380 per annum, all-inclusive package

CENTRE : National Head Office: Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : Relevant NQF level 6 qualification in Behavioural Science. At least 7 years

(combined) relevant experience on supervision and junior management

production levels. Successful completion of the Correctional Science

Learnership or Basic Training. Top secret security classification will be an

added advantage. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence. Competencies And

Attributes: Firearm skills and the use of relevant security technology. Financial

management, problem solving, decision-making and facilitation skills. Plan,

organize, lead and control. Change management. Team leadership. Project

management. Presentation skills. Conflict management. Report writing.Training and development. Time management. Coaching and mentoring.

Understanding of public services policy and legislative framework. Service

delivery and client orientation. Integrity and honesty. Willingness to travel.

Applied strategic thinking. Good interpersonal relations, Knowledge of the

Correctional Services Act, Act 111 of 1998, as amended. Assertiveness, ability

to network, diplomacy, tactful, resilient, influence and impact.

Department of Correctional Services DUTIES : Manage the development and implementation of security operation policies

and procedures. Manage the coordination and ensure the existence of reliable

security operations systems. Manage risk assessment security operation

systems. Evaluate and improve security operations measures and procedures.

Management of performance information, finances, human resources and

assets.

Department of Correctional Services ENQUIRIES : Ms N Khumalo Tel No: (012) 305 8589/ (012) 307 2174

NOTE : Appointment under the Correctional Services Act.

POST 35/30 : DEPUTY DIRECTOR: SECURITY SUPPORT (NCB4) REF NO: HO

2025/09/94

Directorate: Security Standards and Management

SALARY : R925 380 per annum, all-inclusive package

CENTRE : National Head Office: Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : Relevant NQF level 6 qualification in Behavioural Science. At least 7 years

(combined) relevant experience on supervision and junior management

production levels. Successful completion of the Correctional Science

Learnership or Basic Training. Top secret security classification will be an

added advantage. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence. Competencies And

Attributes: Firearm skills and the use of relevant security technology. Good

communication, project, programme, transformation, change and stakeholder

management skills. Problem solving, analysis, service delivery innovation,

decision making, people management and empowerment skills. In- depth

understanding of safety and security in a correctional environment. Integrity,

honesty, confidentiality and good interpersonal relations. Knowledge of the

Correctional Services Act, Act 111 of 1998, as amended. Assertiveness, ability

to network, diplomacy, tactful, resilient, influence and impact.

DUTIES : Development and maintenance of national policy, standards and policy

procedures regarding security equipment, technology and systems in DCS.

Drafting /compilation of specifications and/or amendments of specifications.

Evaluation of tenders. Development and maintenance of security technology,

equipment and system strategies. Management of security technology,

systems and equipment projects. Training of staff on security technology

systems. Manage the maintenance of contracts for security systems.

Management of performance information, finances, human resources and

assets.

Department of Correctional Services ENQUIRIES : Ms N Khumalo Tel No: (012) 305 8589/ (012) 307 2174.

NOTE : Appointment under the Correctional Services Act.

DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONAL SERVICES

Department of Correctional Services APPLICATIONS : Send your complete application to: National Head Office: Department of Correctional Services , Post Advertisement Section, Private Bag X136,

Pretoria, 0001 OR hand deliver at: 124 WF Nkomo Street, Poyntons Building,

Cnr WF Nkomo and Sophie De Bruyn Street, Pretoria, 0001 (Previous: Cnr

Church and Schubart Street) OR you can indicate the reference number on the

subject line and email your application to NationalOfficeHRM@dcs.gov.za.

Department of Correctional Services Contact persons: Ms N Khumalo (012) 305 8589/ (012) 307 2174. Candidates

must comply with the minimum appointment requirements. CV’s should be

aligned to reflect one’s degree of compliance with the advert requirements and

responsibilities. It is the sole responsibility of an applicant to ensure that their

application reaches DCS before the closing date of 14 October 2025 @ 15h45.

CLOSING DATE : 14 October 2025 at 15h45

Department of Correctional Services NOTE : Before you apply: All costs associated with an application will be borne by the

applicant. The Department of Correctional Services is an equal opportunity

employer. The Department will take into consideration the objectives of Section

195 (1) (i) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 (Act 108 of

1996) and the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act 55 of 1998) in filling of these

vacancies. It is our intention to promote representivity in respect of race,

gender and disability through the filling of these positions. In support of this

strategy, applicants need to indicate race, gender and disability status on the

application form/CV. Applicants who have retired from the Public Service with

a specific determination that they cannot be re-appointed or have been

declared medically unfit will not be considered. Please take note that

correspondence will only be conducted with the shortlisted candidates. If you

have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date of the

advertisement, please accept that your application is unsuccessful. Please do

not call the department to enquire about the progress of your application.

Applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are

shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these

checks, which include security clearance, security vetting, qualification

verification and criminal records verification. Appointment will be provisional,

pending the issue of a security clearance. If you cannot get a security

clearance, your appointment will be re-considered/possibly terminated.

Fingerprints may be taken on the day of the interview. Applications:

Applications must be submitted on the Z83 form (Public Service application

form) obtainable from any Public Service department and must be completed

in full. Only a detailed CV should be attached to your application form. Only

shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies not older than

6 months of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of

the interview. Please send a separate and complete application for each post

you apply for, stating the correct reference for each position you are interested

1. in. For re-advertised posts, candidates who previously applied need to re-

apply. The Department of Correctional Services reserves the right not to fill any

of these advertised posts.

APPLICATION FORM HERE 

Department of Correctional Services

Z83 Application for Employment 2025

WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THIS FORM

To assist a government department in

selecting a person for an advertised post.

This form may be used to identify candidates

to be interviewed. You need to fill in all

sections of this form completely, accurately

and legibly. This will help to process your

application fairly.

WHO SHOULD COMPLETE THIS Z83 FORM

Only persons wishing to apply for an

advertised position in a government

department.

Z83 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This form requires basic information.

Candidates who are selected for interviews

will be requested to furnish additional certified

information that may be required to make a

final selection.

Z83 SPECIAL NOTES

1 – All information will be treated with the

strictest confidentiality and will not be

disclosed or used for any other purpose than

to assess the suitability of a person, except in

so far as it may be required and permitted by

law. Your personal details must correspond

with the details in your ID or passport.

2 – Passport number in the case of non-

South Africans.

3 – This information is required to enable the department to comply with the Employment

Equity Act, 1998.

4 – This information will only be taken into

account if it directly relates to the

requirements of the position.

5- The Executive Authority shall consider the

criminal record (s) against the nature of the

job functions in line with internal information

security and disciplinary code.

6- The applicant may submit additional

information separately where the space

provided is not sufficient.

7- Departments must accept certified

documents that accompany the

application(s) with certification that is up

to 6 months, unless the advert prescribes a longer period.

DOWNLOAD APPLICATION FORM HERE

Department of Correctional Services is Recruiting Security Officer (×34) POST 35/28 : DEPUTY DIRECTOR: SECURITY EVALUATION (NCB4) REF NO: HO 2025/09/92 Department of Correctional Services Directorate: Security Standards and Management SALARY : R925 380 per annum, (all-inclusive package) Department of Correctional Services CENTRE : National Head Office: Pretoria REQUIREMENTS : Degree/national diploma in behavioural sciences…