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  • Posted: Feb 9, 2026
    Deadline: Feb 20, 2026
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  • The Department of Correctional Services is a department of the South African government. It is responsible for running South Africa's prison system. The department has about 34,000 staff and is responsible for the administration of 240 prisons, which accommodates about 189,748 inmates.


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    Head of Correctional Centre (CB 6) REF NO: FSNC 2026/01/01

    REQUIREMENTS :

    • Relevant degree or national diploma in Behavioural Sciences and successful completion of the Corrections Science Learnership/ Basic/Training Induction Training Course (ITC).
    • Seven (7) years relevant experience in a supervisory post. Valid driver’s licence. Computer literate.

    DUTIES :

    • Management of all aspects of the Correctional Centre on a day to day basis through the implementation of the Correctional Services Act, Act 111 of 1998.
    • Manage the implementation of the imperatives of the White Paper on Corrections. Management of case management administration, security, development and care, unit management and case management committees.
    • Foster a working relationship with the Justice Cluster and the community. Monitor, evaluate and take appropriate action in relation to outcomes on the risk trends.
    • Management of performance information. Manage human resources, finances and assets. 

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    Medical Officer Grade 1-3 REF NO: FSNC 2026/01/28

    REQUIREMENTS :

    • An appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a medical officer. Registration with the HPCSA as a medical practitioner. Basic medical degree (MBCHB or equivalent).
    •  Grade 1: No experience required. 
    • Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years appropriate experience as Medical Officer after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner. 
    • Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years appropriate experience as Medical Officer after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence.

    DUTIES :

    • Facilitate and support the provision of primary health care services. Render basic medical health care services to inmates. Improve clinical quality of primary health care services through direct patient care, mentoring and supervision of health care professionals through an integrated approach programme. Render medico-legal services.
    • Attendance of relevant administrative and clinical meetings. Improve the quality of medical care by providing appropriate clinical care services and maintain good medical practice. Implement and monitor adherence to national standards.
    • Implement and monitor compliance with Standard Treatment Guidelines and Essential Medicine List as per Essential Drug Programme: South Africa. Facilitate and coordinate medical emergency preparedness and life support services. Provide emergency medical care, including after hours. Refer patients to authorised and recognised health care providers.
    • Liaise with internal and external counterparts regarding healthcare delivery. Management of performance information, human resources, finance and assets. 

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    Psychologists: Grade 1

    REQUIREMENTS :

    • Matric/Grade 12 and appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Clinical Psychologist.
    • Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Clinical Psychologist. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence.

    DUTIES :

    • Render psychological services to inmates, parolees and probationers.
    • Co-ordinate the rendering of psychological services to inmates, parolees and probationers.
    • Liaise with internal and external organizations for the provision of psychological services. 

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    Pharmacist Grade 1 - Free State and Northern Cape Region Mangaung Maximum Correctional Centre

    REQUIREMENTS :

    • Basic qualification accredited with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) that allows registration with the SAPC as a Pharmacist. Registration with the SAPC as a Pharmacist. Valid drivers’ licence. Computer literate.

    DUTIES :

    • Manage the pharmacy facility in terms of applicable legislation, regulations and policies. Perform risk management and networking (internal and external stakeholders). Issuing and control of medicine. Render basic pharmaceutical services to offenders.
    • Maintain good medical practice. Adhere to medical standards. Write and keep records. Provide training where necessary. Liaise with internal and external counterparts regarding pharmaceutical delivery. Adhere to departmental policies and orders.
    • Effectively utilise and manage resource (financial, human, information, pharmaceutical stock and equipment). Management of performance information. 

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    Assistant Manager Nursing (PN-B4): Primary Health Care (PHC)

    REQUIREMENTS :

    • Diploma/degree in Nursing or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. Post basic qualification with a duration of at least 1 year in curative skills in Primary Health Care accredited with the SANC.
    • A minimum of (10) years appropriate/ recognisable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. At least 6 years of this period must be appropriate/ recognisable experience after obtaining the 1-year post basic qualification in the relevant speciality.
    • Further, at least (3) years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/ recognisable experience at managerial level. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence.

    DUTIES :

    • Ensure that a comprehensive nursing treatment and care service is delivered to patients in a cost effective, efficient and equitable manner, including the overall management of nursing services (i.e. operational, HR and Finance of the nursing department).
    • Ensure compliance to professional and ethical practice. Ensure that the clinical nursing practice by the nursing team in the facility is rendered in accordance with the scope of practice and nursing standards as determined by relevant health facility.
    • Promote quality nursing care as directed by the professional scope of practice and standards as determined by the relevant health facility. Management of performance information. Management of human resources, finances and assets. 

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    Operational Manager Nursing [PN-B3]:Primary Health Care (PHC)

    REQUIREMENTS :

    • Degree/diploma in nursing or an equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. Post basic qualification with a duration of at least one (1) year in curative skills in Primary Health Care accredited with the SANC.
    • A minimum of nine (9) years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
    • At least five (5) years of the said period must be appropriate/ recognisable experience after obtaining the one (1) year post basic qualification in the relevant speciality. Registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence.

    DUTIES :

    • Provide direction and supervision in the implementation of the nursing plan (clinical practice/ quality patient care). Implement standards, practices, criteria and indicators for quality nursing (quality of practices). Practice nursing and health care in accordance with the relevant laws and regulations. Display a concern for patients.
    • Promoting and advocating proper treatment and care including an awareness and willingness to respond to patient’s needs, requirements and expectations (Batho Pele Principles). Maintain the quality of nursing data and information and utilize it to advise accordingly. Advance and evaluate the quality and cost-effectiveness of nursing care.
    • Ensure that a comprehensive general nursing service is delivered to patients in a cost effective, efficient and equitable manner at a primary health care facility. Ensure compliance to professional and ethical practice. Ensure clinical nursing practice by the nursing team (unit) in accordance with the scope of practice and nursing standards as determined by the relevant health facility.
    • Promote quality of nursing care as directed by the professional scope of practice and standards as determined by the relevant health facility. Management of human resource, finance and assets. Management of performance information.

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    Centre Coordinator: Corrections (CB 5)

    REQUIREMENTS :

    • Relevant degree or national diploma in Behavioural Sciences and successful completion of the Corrections Science Learnership/ Basic Training/ Induction Training Course (ITC).
    • Seven (7) years relevant experience in a supervisory post. Valid driver’s licence. Computer literate. 

    DUTIES :

    • Ensure the development of correctional sentence plan and facilitate the implementation thereof. Execute correctional policies and procedures.
    • Coordinate the collation and dissemination of correction information. Coordinate activities relating to rehabilitation, case management administration and unit management systems.
    • Promote corrections and security. Manage human resources, finance and assets. Management of performance information. 

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    Centre Coordinator: Operational Support (CB 5)

    REQUIREMENTS :

    • Relevant degree or national diploma in Behavioural Sciences and successful completion of the Corrections Science Learnership/ Basic Training/ Induction Training Course (ITC).
    • Seven (7) years relevant experience in a supervisory post. Valid driver’s licence. Computer literate. 

    DUTIES :

    • Execution of control regarding safe custody, physical care and treatment. Create secure environment conducive for rehabilitation. Execution of control regarding the establishment and rendering of security.
    • Provide advice on departmental policy directives. Management of inmates’ safe custody (internal and external security).
    • Management of development and care and health care services. Manage human resources, finance and assets. Management of performance information. 

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    Centre Coordinator: Staff Support (CB 5)

    REQUIREMENTS :

    • Relevant degree or national diploma in Human Resources and successful completion of the Corrections Science Learnership/ Basic Training/ Induction Training Course (ITC).
    • Seven (7) years relevant experience in a supervisory post. Valid driver’s licence. Computer literate. 

    DUTIES :

    • Provide human resources and related functions to the correctional centre. Effective management of the registration activities. Ensure proper dissemination of information for the correctional centre.
    • Management of duty register and leave arrangements. Management of human resources, finances and assets.
    • Management of correctional centre through the implementation of correctional services act, Act 111 of 1998 as amended. Management of performance information. 

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    Chairperson: Case Management Committee

    REQUIREMENTS :

    • Relevant degree or national diploma in Behavioural Sciences and successful completion of the Corrections Science Learnership/ Basic Training/ Induction Training Course (ITC).
    • Seven (7) years relevant experience in a supervisory post. Valid driver’s licence. Computer literate.

    DUTIES :

    • Planning of the activities of the Case Management Committee (CMC).
    • Holding of meetings of the CMC. Management of sentence plans. Control of inmates’ records.
    • Management of inmates in assessment, housing, special care and in pre-release units.
    • Management of human resources, finances and assets.
    • Management of performance information.

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    Divisional Head: Food Services

    REQUIREMENTS :

    • Relevant degree or national diploma in Food/ Chef Services or equivalent and successful completion of the Corrections Science Learnership/ Basic Training/ Induction Training Course (ITC).
    • Seven (7) years relevant experience gained in a supervisory post. Valid driver’s licence. Computer literate.

    DUTIES :

    • Manage and supervise the operations of the kitchen. Plan, prepare and oversee daily meal production in accordance with approved menus and dietary standards. Ensure meals meet nutritional requirements and accommodate special dietary needs (medical, religious, cultural).
    • Manage meal schedules to ensure timeous and secure serving of food to all inmates. Supervise, train and schedule kitchen staff and assigned inmates. Ensure proper conduct, discipline and adherence to security procedures within the kitchen area.
    • Provide on-the-job training and skills development to inmates, where applicable. Ensure full compliance with food safety, hygiene and sanitation regulations. Maintain high standards of cleanliness in all kitchen and storage areas.
    • Conduct regular inspections and take corrective action where necessary. Enforce correctional centre security procedures related to tools, equipment and supplies. Maintain accurate records of kitchen equipment, utensils and controlled items.
    • Report any security breaches, safety hazards or incidents immediately. Manage ordering, receipt, storage and stock rotation of food supplies. Monitor inventory levels and minimize waste and losses. Ensure compliance with budgetary controls and cost management targets.
    • Keep accurate records of meals produced, inventory, staff attendance and incidents. Prepare operational reports as required by management. Assist with audits, inspections and compliance reporting.
    • Provide safe and secure detention, rehabilitation process and humane incarceration in a correctional environment. Management of human resources, finances and assets. Manage of performance information. 

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    Divisional Head: Security (Internal)

    REQUIREMENTS :

    • Relevant degree or national diploma in Behavioural Sciences and successful completion of the Corrections Science Learnership/ Basic Training/ Induction Training Course (ITC).
    • Seven (7) years relevant experience gained in a supervisory post. Valid driver’s licence. Computer literate. 

    DUTIES :

    • Manage security matters. Responsible for maintenance of existing security matters and the upgrading thereof. Implement departmental policies. Advice management regarding security matters.
    • Management of escorts to hospitals, courts and other destinations. Keep personnel up to date regarding security matters.
    • Management of human resources, finances and assets. Manage of performance information. 

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    Divisional Head: Development (CB 4)

    REQUIREMENTS :

    • Relevant degree or national diploma in Education and Training or Training/Educational Management/M + 4 qualification in Education. Successful completion of the Corrections Science Learnership/ Basic Training/ Induction Training Course (ITC).
    • Seven (7) years relevant experience gained in a supervisory post. Valid driver’s licence.

    DUTIES :

    • Management of formal education. The management of academic tuition to school students. The management of examinations and skills development.
    • The management of vocational training, examinations and trade tests. Management of arts, culture, sport and recreation. The supervision of the correctional centre library.
    • The management of arts and cultural activities. Management of human resources, finances and assets. Manage of performance information. 

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    Divisional Head: Care (CB 4) REF NO: FSNC 2026/01/09

    REQUIREMENTS :

    • Relevant degree or national diploma in Social Work or Nursing. Successful completion of the Corrections Science Learnership/ Basic Training Induction Training Course (ITC).
    • Seven (7) years relevant experience gained in a supervisory post. Valid driver’s licence. Computer literate. \

    DUTIES :

    • Coordination of Corrections and Care services. Implement Corrections and Care strategies. Implement Corrections and Care services level agreement standards. Networking and attending meetings with internal and external stakeholders. Serve as an advocacy for the Department to the community.
    • Implement policy and guidelines. Monitor and evaluate policy implementation. Ensure adherence to policies and guidelines by functionaries. Provide statutory guidelines on inspection manuals, brochures and pamphlets.
    • Coordinate latest training developments and requirements with external role players. Provide safe and secure detention, rehabilitation process and humane incarceration in a correctional environment. Management of human resources, finances and assets. Manage of performance information.

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    Divisional Head: Case Management Administration

    REQUIREMENTS :

    • Relevant degree or national diploma in Behavioural Sciences and successful completion of the Corrections Science Learnership/Basic Training/ Induction Training Course (ITC)
    • Seven (7) years relevant experience gained in a supervisory post. Valid driver’s licence. Computer literate.

    DUTIES :

    • Management of admission and release system. Supervision of offender movements, offender cash administration and offender bail/fine payments.
    • Ensure continuity and consistency in case management administration.
    • Management of human resources, finance and assets.
    • Management of performance information. 

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    Divisional Head: Human Resource Management

    REQUIREMENTS :

    • Relevant degree or national diploma in Human Resource Management and successful completion of the Corrections Science Learnership/ Basic Training/ Induction Training Course (ITC).
    • Seven (7) years relevant experience gained in a supervisory post. Valid driver’s licence. Computer literate.

    DUTIES :

    • Provide human resources functions at the correctional centre. Manage the registration activities. Ensure proper dissemination of information for the correctional centre.
    • Management of duty registers and leave arrangements. Ensure that disciplinary measures are instituted where necessary.
    • Act as initiator in disciplinary hearings. Management of human resources, finances and assets. Management of performance information.

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    Divisional Head: Finance (CB 4) REF NO: FSNC 2026/01/12

    REQUIREMENTS : Recognized three-year degree/diploma in Accounting or Financial Management with (7) years relevant experience. Successful completion of the Corrections Science Learnership/ Basic Training/ Induction Training Course (ITC). Computer literate. Valid Driver’s licence. 

    DUTIES :

    • Inspection of financial administration at the correctional centre. Ensuring the correct management of special function accounts.
    • Ensuring control over all financial documentation. Ensure the correct management of ledgers. Monitoring of expenditure within the bounds of allocated funds. Investigate irregularities in financial management at the correctional centre.
    • Ensure the correct distribution of funds and the inclusion of approved new services/expansions in the budget. Submission of recommendations on the financing of activities. Ensure that financial requirements by individual sections are correctly reflected on the appropriate budgetary responsibilities/objectives and on the budgetary reports.
    • Ensure optimum utilization of resources with regard to management of budgets within the framework of relevant legal directives and regulations. Management of human resources, finances and assets. Management of performance information. 

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    Unit Managers: (CB 4)

    REQUIREMENTS 

    • Relevant degree or national diploma in Behavioural Sciences and successful completion of the Corrections Science Learnership/ Basic Training/ Induction Training Course (ITC).
    • Seven (7) years relevant experience gained in a supervisory post. Valid driver’s licence. Computer literate. 

    DUTIES :

    • Manage the safe custody of offenders. Manage the process of representation of offenders. Develop measures for handling offender complaints and requests.
    • Facilitate the induction of new offenders. Implementation of unit management principles. Management of case files.
    • Provision of infrastructural needs to enhance the implementation of unit management principles. Manage human resource, finance and assets.
    • Management of performance information. 

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    Chief Artisan Grade A

    REQUIREMENTS :

    • An appropriate trade test certificate underwritten by the Manpower Training Act (Red Seal).
    • Ten years post qualification experience required as an Artisan/Artisan Foreman. Valid driver’s licence.

    DUTIES :

    • Manage technical services and support in conjunction with Technicians/Artisans and associates in field, workshop and technical office activities.
    • Ensure the promotion of safety in line with statutory and regulatory requirements. Provide inputs into existing technical manuals, standard drawings and procedures to incorporate new technology.
    • Ensure quality assurance in line with specifications. Manage administrative and related functions. Provide inputs into the budgeting process. Compile and submit reports as required.
    • Provide and consolidate inputs to the technical operational plan. Update databases. Management of human resource, finance and assets. Management of performance information. 

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    Social Work Supervisor Grade 1 REF NO: FSNC 2026/01/34

    REQUIREMENTS :

    • BA degree in Social Work and seven (7) years relevant experience in social work after registration with the South African Council for Social Services Profession (SACSSP).
    • Current registration with the South African Council for Social Services Professions. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence.

    DUTIES :

    • Provide needs-based social work services to offenders through individual attention, group work and community work. Conduct research and social work administration.
    • Conduct individual assessments. Market social work service. Monitor and evaluate social work interventions.
    • Provide guidance to subordinates and ensure that the requirements of the operational plans are complied with. Manage human resources, finance and assets. Management of performance information. 

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    Clinical Nurse Practitioner Grade 1 (PN-B1) GRADE 1: PN-B1 (PrimaryHealth Care)

    REQUIREMENTS :

    • Degree/national diploma in nursing. A post basic qualification with a duration of at least 1 year in Curative Skills in Primary Health Care accredited with the SANC.
    • Current registration with the council as a professional nurse. A minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognisable nursing experience after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence. 

    DUTIES :

    • Provide quality comprehensive primary health care services through promoting preventative, curative and rehabilitative services for offenders.
    • Perform clinical nursing practice in accordance with the scope of practice and nursing standards for primary health care. Conduct routine examination of offenders and treatment of minor ailments according to scope of practice.
    • Render administrative services such as providing accurate statistics for evaluation and future planning. Identifying needs for financial planning and indirect control of expenditure as an integral part of planning and organizing, including ordering and control of medicine and medical stock. Develop and ensure implementation of nursing care plans. Updating of offender’s records and participate in clinical records audits.
    • Provide safe and therapeutic environment as laid down by the Nursing, Occupational Health and Safety Act and all other applicable prescripts. Manage human resources, finance and assets. Management of performance information. 
       

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    Section Head: Educationist

    REQUIREMENTS :

    • Recognised National Diploma/ Degree or equivalent qualification in Education and registration with the South African Council of Educators (SACE).
    • Six (6) years relevant experience gained after registration with SACE. Valid driver’s licence. Registration with the South African Council of Educators. 

    DUTIES :

    • Quality assessment of education services. Monitor performance in education services. Evaluate and ensure service levels. Undertake educational research.
    • Investigate learner related complaints. Plan educational activities. Manage training requirements. Arrange training workshops.
    • Manage human resource, finance and assets. Management of performance information. 

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    Case Management Supervisor

    REQUIREMENTS :

    Relevant degree or national diploma in Behavioural Sciences and successful completion of the Corrections Science learnership/ Basic Training/ Induction Training Course (ITC). Five (5) years relevant experience gained at a production post (CB2). Valid driver’s licence. Computer literate. 

    DUTIES :

    • Supervise and maintain security of the unit in a correctional centre. Ensure safe custody of offenders. Supervision of offenders’ programmes. The implementation and following of the day structured programme and regular progress report. Management and review of case file.
    • Provide guidance and support to case officers with the updating of offenders’ case files and in determining of aspects for specific counselling.
    • Provide support on the development of offenders. Provide guidance and support to case officers in observing problematic behaviour, defining causes, results and possible remedies to address these, referring offenders to Social Workers, Education and Psychologists personnel for attention. Manager of the correctional case management team.
    • Provide guidance and support to offenders in their progress with regard to developmental programmes. Management of human resources, finances and assets. 

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    Section Head (Supervisor): External Security

    REQUIREMENTS :

    • Relevant degree or national diploma in Behavioural Sciences and successful completion of the Corrections Science learnership/ Basic Training/ Induction Training Course (ITC).
    • Five (5) years relevant experience gained at a production post (CB2). Valid driver’s licence. Computer literate. 

    DUTIES :

    • Supervision of entry control to prison grounds. Preventing access to/from the prison by unauthorized persons. Preventing entry/removal of unauthorized items.
    • Supervision of patrol of prison grounds. Detection and prevention of escapes. Prevention of the theft of government property. Supervision of the manning of watch towers. Standing guard to prevent the escape of offenders.
    • Prevention of the smuggling of unauthorized items. Supervision 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 unauthorized items.
    • Prevention of unauthorized contact with offenders. Supervision of guarding of offenders at work teams. Prevention of unauthorized contact with offenders outside the prison.
    • Ensure the safety of offenders and searching of offenders. Supervision of guarding of offenders in external hospitals. Supervision of visits to offenders. Supervision of contact visits. Control of security equipment. Searching of cells, offenders, other areas of prison and work areas, etc. Ensure that sufficient staff are available for the searching offenders and work areas. Supervision of the dog unit. Supervision of the mounted unit. Management of human resources, finances and assets. 

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    Section Head (Supervisor): Internal Security

    REQUIREMENTS :

    • Relevant degree or national diploma in Behavioural Sciences and successful completion of the Corrections Science learnership/ Basic Training/ Induction Training Course (ITC).
    • Five (5) years relevant experience gained at a production post (CB2). Valid driver’s licence. Computer literate. 

    DUTIES :

    • Supervision of entry control to prison grounds, sections and cells. Supervision of the issuing of security equipment/manning of security systems. Supervision of escort of offenders inside prison.
    • Accompanying of offenders to other sections in order to prevent escapes and the smuggling of unauthorized items. Supervision of visits to offenders. Identification of visitors/offenders. Collection of offenders.
    • Control of security equipment in the armoury. Supervision of offenders in accommodation sections. Searching of cells, offenders, other areas of prison and work areas etc. Ensure that sufficient staff are available for the searching offenders during march-in.
    • Supervision of the section store and the prison laundry. Management of human resources, finances and assets. 

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    Section Head (Supervisor): Sports and Recreation

    REQUIREMENTS :

    • Relevant degree or national diploma in Sport Management Sciences/ Behavioural Sciences and successful completion of the Corrections Science learnership/ Basic Training/ Induction Training Course (ITC).
    • Five (5) years relevant experience gained at a production post (CB2). Valid driver’s licence. Computer literate.

    DUTIES :

    • The supervision of the prison library. Implementation and maintenance of administrative control system regarding the issuing/receiving of books/periodicals.
    • Obtaining of new books/periodicals. The management of arts and cultural activities. Establishment of concert groups. Establishment of offender choirs. The management of recreation and sport. Establish sporting codes for the correctional centre.
    • Provide information and training to participants. Treatment of offenders. Ensure that offenders have the opportunity to attend social work sessions. Ensure that offenders have the opportunity to participate in educational programs.
    • Maintenance of safe custody. Searching of venues and offenders for contraband. Ensure that contra-band/dangerous objects are removed and safely stored. Management of human resources, finances and assets. 

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    Educationist (M+4)

    REQUIREMENTS :

    • Matric/Grade 12 and recognized 4-year degree or equivalent qualification in Education that allows registration with the South African Council for Educators.
    • Registration with the South African Council for Educators. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence. 

    DUTIES :

    • Implement educational programs for offenders. Implement educational policy at the correctional facility in the management area.
    • Adhere to set standards for education services in accordance with government education departments. Assess educational services.
    • Ensure service level standards for education and training. Management of human resources, finances and assets. 

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    Social Worker Grade 1

    REQUIREMENTS :

    • BA degree in Social Work. Registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence. 

    DUTIES :

    • Provide needs-based social work services to offenders through individual attention, group work, community work, research and social work administration. Conduct individual assessments.
    • Market social work services. Monitor and evaluate social work, intervention work, community work, research and social work administration. Manage human resources, finance and assets. Management of performance information.

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    Professional Nurse Grade 1 (General Nursing)

    REQUIREMENTS :

    • Degree/national diploma in Nursing or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Professional Nurse. Current registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC). Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence.

    DUTIES :

    • Provide direction and supervision in the implementation of the nursing plan (Clinical practice/quality patient care). Implement standards, practices, criteria and indicators for quality nursing (quality of practice).
    • Practice nursing and healthcare in accordance with the relevant laws and regulations. Utilise human, material and physical resources efficiently and effectively.
    • Display a concern for patients, promoting and advocating proper treatment and care including an awareness and willingness to respond to patients’ needs, requirement and expectations (Batho Pele principles).
    • Maintain a constructive working relationship with nursing and other stakeholders. Management of resources. Management of performance information. 

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    Caterers (CB 2-1)

    REQUIREMENTS :

    • Matric/ Grade 12 or relevant NQF level 6 qualification in Food/ Chef Services 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.

    DUTIES :

    • Prepare and serve meals to inmates. Maintain the cleanliness of the catering equipment and kitchen.
    • Provide catering training to offenders. Maintain hygienic standards in the kitchen.
    • Management of human resources, finances and assets.  

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    Senior Security Officer (Team Leader): Internal Security

    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. 

    DUTIES :

    • Ensure provision of Team Leader role to correctional centre prison grounds. Preventing access to/from the correctional centre by unauthorized persons.
    • Preventing entry/removal of unauthorized items. Ensure patrol of correctional centre grounds. Detection and prevention of escapes.
    • Prevention of the theft of government property. Coordinates manning of watch towers. Standing guard to prevent the escape of offenders. Prevention of the smuggling of unauthorized 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 unauthorized items. Prevention of unauthorized contact with offenders. Supervision of guarding of offenders at work teams.
    • Prevention of unauthorized contact with offenders outside the prison. Ensure the safety of offenders and searching of offenders. Supervision of visits to offenders. Supervision of contact visits. Control of security equipment. Searching of cells, offenders, other areas of prison and work areas, etc. Ensure that sufficient staff are available for the searching offenders and work areas. Ensure Team Leader role of the dog unit and the mounted unit. Management of human resources, finances and assets. 

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    Senior Security Officer (Team Leader): External Security

    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.

    DUTIES :

    • Ensure provision of Team Leader role to correctional centre prison grounds. Preventing access to/from the correctional centre by unauthorized persons. Preventing entry/removal of unauthorized items. Ensure patrol of correctional centre grounds. Detection and prevention of escapes.
    • Prevention of the theft of government property. Coordinates manning of watch towers. Standing guard to prevent the escape of offenders. Prevention of the smuggling of unauthorized 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 unauthorized items. Prevention of unauthorized contact with offenders. Supervision of guarding of offenders at work teams.
    • Prevention of unauthorized contact with offenders outside the prison. Ensure the safety of offenders and searching of offenders. Supervision of visits to offenders. Supervision of contact visits. Control of security equipment.
    • Searching of cells, offenders, other areas of prison and work areas, etc. Ensure that sufficient staff are available for the searching offenders and work areas. Ensure Team Leader role of the dog unit and the mounted unit. Management of human resources, finances and assets. 

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    Librarian (CB2-1)

    REQUIREMENTS :

    • Matric/ Grade 12 or relevant NQF level 6 qualification in Library and Information Sciences/ 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.

    DUTIES :

    • Supervision and marketing of the prison library services. Implementation and maintenance of administrative control system regarding the issuing/receiving of books/periodicals.
    • Obtaining of new books/periodicals. Returning of books/periodicals to provincial libraries. Render library education programs to the offenders.
    • Advise readers on the use of the library. Obtain inter-library loans for students. Assist students with the sourcing of documentation.
    • Ordering of intellectual material for students (also video and sound material). Manage resources. 

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    Sports Facilitators (CB2-1)

    REQUIREMENTS :

    • Matric/ Grade 12 or relevant NQF level 6 qualification in Sport Management Sciences/ 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. Recognised coaching accreditation(s) in at least one sport code will be advantageous. Valid driver’s licence.

    DUTIES :

    • Develop and implement annual and weekly sports and recreation activity plans aligned to rehabilitation goals. Facilitate coaching, drills, conditioning and basic sport skills development across multiple codes (e.g., soccer, rugby, netball, athletics, volleyball).
    • Adapt programmes for different risk categories, abilities, ages and special needs (including medical and disability considerations). Integrate life skills, discipline and teamwork into sports activities. Recruit, register and monitor offender participation in line with case management plans. Reinforce pro-social behaviour, fair play, conflict resolution and respect.
    • Collaborate with psychologists, social workers, educators and CMCs to align activities with rehabilitation and reintegration plans. Record participation, progress and behavioural outcomes for reporting. Organise internal leagues, tournaments, well-ness days and approved inter-centre fixtures.
    • Coordinate logistics (venues, fixtures, officials, first aid, equipment, refreshments) and obtain required approvals. Ensure all activities adhere to security, safety and crowd management protocols. Inspect and maintain sports facilities, fields, courts and gymnasiums to safe and serviceable standards.
    • Manage issuing of equipment, returns, tool control and asset registers. Conduct risk assessments and pre-activity safety briefings; ensure hydration, warm-up/cool-down, and injury prevention practices. Coordinate first aid response and incident reporting where needed.
    • Provide safe and secure detention, rehabilitation process and humane incarceration in a correctional environment. Management of human resources, finances and assets. 

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    Specialised Case Officers (CB2-1)

    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.

    DUTIES :

    • Ensure the facilitation of the implementation of the offender’s individual sentence plan. Support individual offenders in their personal development.
    • Ensure monitoring and evaluation reports on offender behaviour are provided. Provide safe custody services in the unit.
    • Ensure that complaints and requests are registered and referred to relevant structures (Case Management Committees, Case Management Administration). Manage resources.

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    Security Officers (CB1-1; CB1-2; CB1-3)

    REQUIREMENTS :

    • Matric/ Grade 12 and successful completion of the Correctional Science Learnership/ Basic Training/ Induction Training Course (ITC).
    • CB1-1: No previous experience is required for appointment to this post.
    • CB1-2: (10) years relevant experience on CB1-1.
    • CB1-3: (10) years relevant experience on CB1-2. 

    DUTIES :

    • Perform access control at the correctional centre or between areas within the Correctional Centre. Control movement of inmates both internally and externally. Guarding of inmates in correctional centres and external public institutions. Perform physical security inspections. Controlling stores and security equipment. Manage security control room. Ensure rehabilitation of offenders through correction and human development in a secure, safe and humane detention facility. 

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    Case Officers

    REQUIREMENTS :

    • Matric/ Grade 12 and successful completion of the Correctional Science Learnership/ Basic Training/ Induction Training Course (ITC).
    •  CB1-1: No previous experience is required for appointment to this post.
    •  CB1-2: (10) years relevant experience on CB1-1. 
    • CB1-3: (10) years relevant experience on CB1-2. 

    DUTIES :

    • Control over sentence plans. Update sentence plans with due consideration to the recommendations of the CMC and the feedback of the responsible functionaries. Responsible for the completion and appropriation of G331 and G356 forms and updating the computer in accordance with the decisions/recommendations of the CMC. Responsible for the referral of the  written decisions/recommendations of the committee to the correct office/functionary.
    • Ensure that the referral of cases/enquiries by the CMC occurs under signature of the chairperson and that feedback is received. Control over profile reports (G326). Compile profile reports and ensure that it is correctly filled in. Ensure that all relevant information has been provided. Refer profile reports to the Secretary of the CMC.
    • Maintain profile register. Record on computer the receipt/forwarding/receiving back of the recommendations in respect of parole/correctional supervision per G326 forms. Documentation control. Responsible for keeping the control page G325 form up to date in respect of the recommendations/decisions made by the CMC. Opening/closing/addressing of mail.
    • Filing of documents. Receiving and forwarding of documents from the CMC. Care of classified documents. Dealing with representations. Verification of information provided. Check that information provided on offenders is correct.
    • Check that calculations regarding minimum detention periods and release dates are correct. Check that all relevant documentation is attached to submissions to the Head of the Correctional Centre. Ensure confidentiality of correspondence between the offender and the CMC.
    • Check that original documentation is sent to the Head of the Correctional Centre. Maintenance of safe custody. Searching of venues and offenders. Ensure that offenders do not wander around uncontrolled.
    • Ensure that the number of offenders received and returned to units corresponds. Ensure that equipment is not abused by offenders. 

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    Pharmacist Assistant (Basic): Grade1-3

    REQUIREMENTS 

    • Grade 1: Basic qualification as required by the training facility and the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC). Registration with the SAPC to study towards a basic Pharmacist Assistant qualification. 
    • Grade 2: Basic qualification as required by the training facility and the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) and basic Pharmacist Assistant qualification that allows registration with the SAPC as Pharmacist Assistant (basic). Registration with the SAPC as Pharmacist Assistant (Basic) or registration with the SAPC to study towards a Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant qualification (where applicable). 
    • Grade 3: Basic qualification as required by the training facility and the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) and basic Pharmacist Assistant qualification that allows registration with the SAPC as Pharmacist Assistant (Basic). Registration with the SAPC as Pharmacist Assistant (Basic) or registration with the SAPC to study towards a Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant qualification (where applicable). Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence. 

    DUTIES :

    • Receiving of stock from suppliers according to standard operating procedures. Good distribution practice and good pharmacy practice standards. Offloading trucks and moving stock into the appropriate quarantine area.
    • Moving of stock to storage areas and packing stock on correct shelves according to the first expired, first out (FEFO) and first in, first out (FIFO) principle. Stock rotation and participating in stock takes.
    • Issuing of ordered stock according to scope of practice to the health facility. 

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