SENIOR SECURITY OFFICER (TEAM LEADER): EXTERNAL SECURITY (CB 2-1) REF NO: FSNC 2026/01/22 (X14 POSTS)
SALARY : R313 521 per annum CENTRE : Free State and Northern Cape Region Mangaung Maximum Correctional Centre
REQUIREMENTS : Matric/ Grade 12 or relevant NQF level 6 qualification in Behavioural Sciences and successful completion of the Correctional Science Learnership/ Basic Training/ Induction Training Course (ITC).10 years relevant experience gained at the entry level production post (CB 1) or for a person appointed with a relevant NQF level 6 qualification, no previous experience is required for appointment to this post. 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 : Ensure provision of the Team Leader role to the correctional centre prison grounds. Preventing access to/from the correctional centre by unauthorised persons. Preventing entry/removal of unauthorised items. Ensure patrol of the correctional centre grounds. Detection and prevention of escapes. Prevention of the theft of government property. Coordinates the manning of watch towers. Standing guard to prevent the escape of offenders. Prevention of the smuggling of unauthorised items. Ensure escort of offenders to courts, doctors, hospitals, etc. Ensure correct staff utilisation when accompanying offenders to external institutions in order to prevent escapes and the smuggling of unauthorised items. Prevention of unauthorised contact with offenders. Supervision of the guarding of offenders at work teams. Prevention of unauthorised contact with offenders outside the prison. Ensure the safety of offenders and the searching of offenders. Supervision of visits to offenders. Supervision of contact visits. Control of security equipment. Searching of cells, offenders, other areas of the prison and work areas, etc. Ensure that sufficient staff are available for the searching of offenders and work areas. Ensure the Team Leader role of the dog unit and the mounted unit. 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.
CLOSING DATE : 20 February 2026 at 16:00
NOTE : To apply, submit a completed Z83 form and a detailed Curriculum Vitae (PDF document to a maximum of 10 megabytes) via e-mail or hand delivery. The Department will not be held responsible for server delays. Late applications due to technical issues will not be considered.