{"id":1650,"date":"2026-04-21T02:00:38","date_gmt":"2026-04-21T02:00:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/studentcareer.co.za\/?p=1650"},"modified":"2026-04-19T12:23:03","modified_gmt":"2026-04-19T12:23:03","slug":"department-of-correctional-services-security-officers-x381-posts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/studentcareer.co.za\/?p=1650","title":{"rendered":"Department of Correctional Services : Security Officers (X381 Posts)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"88\" data-end=\"339\">If you are looking for government jobs in South Africa, the POST 13\/42: Security Officers (X381 Posts) advertised through the <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Department of Correctional Services<\/span><\/span> offers a massive employment opportunity in South Africa.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"341\" data-end=\"508\">This is one of the largest DPSA recruitment drives in 2026, making it a great opportunity for qualified candidates in the security and correctional services field.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"510\" data-end=\"513\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"vpf12a\" data-start=\"515\" data-end=\"531\">Job Overview<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"533\" data-end=\"801\">\n<li data-section-id=\"188klj7\" data-start=\"533\" data-end=\"589\"><strong data-start=\"535\" data-end=\"548\">Position:<\/strong> Security Officer (CB1-1; CB1-2; CB1-3)<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1x21qkk\" data-start=\"590\" data-end=\"631\"><strong data-start=\"592\" data-end=\"613\">Reference Number:<\/strong> FSNC 2026\/04\/26<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1r4v815\" data-start=\"632\" data-end=\"660\"><strong data-start=\"634\" data-end=\"654\">Number of Posts:<\/strong> 381<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1t5ig4y\" data-start=\"661\" data-end=\"716\"><strong data-start=\"663\" data-end=\"676\">Location:<\/strong> <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Mangaung Maximum Correctional Centre<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"803\" data-end=\"806\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1h9i6tj\" data-start=\"808\" data-end=\"828\">Salary Structure<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"830\" data-end=\"869\">The salary depends on experience level:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"871\" data-end=\"972\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1npr5ct\" data-start=\"871\" data-end=\"904\"><strong data-start=\"873\" data-end=\"883\">CB1-1:<\/strong> R212 358 per annum<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1wnlmhh\" data-start=\"905\" data-end=\"938\"><strong data-start=\"907\" data-end=\"917\">CB1-2:<\/strong> R257 895 per annum<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1w7hptj\" data-start=\"939\" data-end=\"972\"><strong data-start=\"941\" data-end=\"951\">CB1-3:<\/strong> R313 521 per annum<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"974\" data-end=\"977\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1ydoz2w\" data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1375\">Skills and Competencies<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1377\" data-end=\"1418\">Successful candidates should demonstrate:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1420\" data-end=\"1674\">\n<li data-section-id=\"nf7cmq\" data-start=\"1420\" data-end=\"1441\">Computer literacy<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1xad4jj\" data-start=\"1442\" data-end=\"1464\">Firearm competency<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"u1ey1q\" data-start=\"1465\" data-end=\"1512\">Good communication and interpersonal skills<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1xr4oyk\" data-start=\"1513\" data-end=\"1539\">Report writing ability<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1vaj111\" data-start=\"1540\" data-end=\"1602\">Knowledge of correctional services policies and procedures<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"bguvwp\" data-start=\"1603\" data-end=\"1674\">Understanding of minimum security standards in correctional centres<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1676\" data-end=\"1679\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"19w6562\" data-start=\"1681\" data-end=\"1716\">Key Duties and Responsibilities<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1718\" data-end=\"1769\">As a Security Officer, you will be responsible for:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1771\" data-end=\"2165\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1jqgd75\" data-start=\"1771\" data-end=\"1817\">Controlling access at correctional centres<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1hgoscs\" data-start=\"1818\" data-end=\"1874\">Monitoring inmate movement internally and externally<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1iatk0m\" data-start=\"1875\" data-end=\"1946\">Guarding inmates in correctional facilities and public institutions<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1j8lc5e\" data-start=\"1947\" data-end=\"1991\">Conducting physical security inspections<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1gcorv4\" data-start=\"1992\" data-end=\"2041\">Managing security equipment and control rooms<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"vh8dj6\" data-start=\"2042\" data-end=\"2100\">Ensuring safe, secure, and humane detention conditions<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1douz1w\" data-start=\"2101\" data-end=\"2165\">Supporting rehabilitation and human development of offenders<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"irrzi4\" data-start=\"979\" data-end=\"1003\">Minimum Requirements<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1005\" data-end=\"1059\">To qualify for this opportunity, applicants must have:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1061\" data-end=\"1150\">\n<li data-section-id=\"lmgtgf\" data-start=\"1061\" data-end=\"1082\">Grade 12 (Matric)<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"69unfi\" data-start=\"1083\" data-end=\"1150\">Completed Correctional Science Learnership \/ Basic Training<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1152\" data-end=\"1155\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1xng8lw\" data-start=\"1157\" data-end=\"1184\">Experience Requirements<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1186\" data-end=\"1341\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1eutszs\" data-start=\"1186\" data-end=\"1223\"><strong data-start=\"1188\" data-end=\"1198\">CB1-1:<\/strong> No experience required<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"g5unmm\" data-start=\"1224\" data-end=\"1282\"><strong data-start=\"1226\" data-end=\"1236\">CB1-2:<\/strong> Minimum 10 years\u2019 experience at CB1-1 level<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1qk5cxo\" data-start=\"1283\" data-end=\"1341\"><strong data-start=\"1285\" data-end=\"1295\">CB1-3:<\/strong> Minimum 10 years\u2019 experience at CB1-2 level<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"2428\" data-end=\"2431\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"ytpm8u\" data-start=\"2433\" data-end=\"2465\">Required Application Process<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2467\" data-end=\"2483\">Applicants must:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2485\" data-end=\"2658\">\n<li data-section-id=\"gxp2g2\" data-start=\"2485\" data-end=\"2535\">Complete and submit a <strong data-start=\"2509\" data-end=\"2533\">Z83 application form<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1740djn\" data-start=\"2536\" data-end=\"2599\">Clearly indicate the <strong data-start=\"2559\" data-end=\"2597\">reference number (FSNC 2026\/04\/26)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"bwybho\" data-start=\"2600\" data-end=\"2658\">Attach all required documents (CV, ID, qualifications)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"2660\" data-end=\"2663\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"fn2649\" data-start=\"2665\" data-end=\"2681\">How to Apply<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2683\" data-end=\"2742\">Submit your application using one of the following methods:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2744\" data-end=\"2768\"><strong data-start=\"2744\" data-end=\"2766\">Email Application:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2769\" data-end=\"2853\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1qvf25n\" data-start=\"2769\" data-end=\"2800\">Send to: <a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"2780\" data-end=\"2798\">FSNCHRM@dcs.gov.za<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1kia2cp\" data-start=\"2801\" data-end=\"2853\">Include the reference number in the subject line<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2855\" data-end=\"2880\"><strong data-start=\"2855\" data-end=\"2878\">Postal Application:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2881\" data-end=\"3011\">\n<li data-section-id=\"g0znmc\" data-start=\"2881\" data-end=\"3011\">The Regional Commissioner<br data-start=\"2908\" data-end=\"2911\" \/>Free State &amp; Northern Cape<br data-start=\"2939\" data-end=\"2942\" \/>Recruitment Section<br data-start=\"2963\" data-end=\"2966\" \/>Private Bag X20530<br data-start=\"2986\" data-end=\"2989\" \/>Bloemfontein, 9300<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3013\" data-end=\"3033\"><strong data-start=\"3013\" data-end=\"3031\">Hand Delivery:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3034\" data-end=\"3100\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1dbqya5\" data-start=\"3034\" data-end=\"3100\">103 Zastron Street<br data-start=\"3054\" data-end=\"3057\" \/>Agrimed Building<br data-start=\"3075\" data-end=\"3078\" \/>Bloemfontein, 9300<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"3102\" data-end=\"3105\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"mbjcjx\" data-start=\"3107\" data-end=\"3120\">Enquiries<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3122\" data-end=\"3152\">For more information, contact:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3154\" data-end=\"3247\">\n<li data-section-id=\"108s755\" data-start=\"3154\" data-end=\"3170\">Ms Mokuni NJ<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"ctzmo1\" data-start=\"3171\" data-end=\"3190\">Ms Molutsoane N<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"kv6qf\" data-start=\"3191\" data-end=\"3206\">Ms Radebe T<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"15w4qm6\" data-start=\"3207\" data-end=\"3225\">Ms Ramncwana B<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"9v6nik\" data-start=\"3226\" data-end=\"3247\">Tel: 082 306 9027<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Closing date: 08 May 2026<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you are looking for government jobs in South Africa, the POST 13\/42: Security Officers (X381 Posts) advertised through the Department of Correctional Services offers a massive employment opportunity in South Africa. 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