About the Role
The Department of Correctional Services is looking for a dedicated Specialised Security Officer for Movement: Physical Training, based at the Zonderwater Training College. In this vital role, you will contribute to the development of learners by providing essential training in self-defence, health, fitness, and various recreational activities. Your work will directly impact the lives of individuals in a correctional environment and help foster a safer community in South Africa.
This position is not just about training; it’s about empowering individuals, ensuring they have the skills and knowledge to navigate their paths successfully. By supervising learners and collaborating with various stakeholders, you will play a crucial role in shaping their experiences at the college, which is located near the bustling city of Pretoria. This opportunity allows you to make a meaningful difference and engage with individuals seeking to improve their lives within the public service framework.
About the Department
The Department of Correctional Services is committed to the rehabilitation and reintegration of offenders into society. Its mission is to ensure that those in its care are given the tools they need to turn their lives around. Working in this department means being part of a system that prioritizes transformation and the betterment of lives, contributing to the overall safety and security of South African communities.
The department focuses on effective correctional management, rehabilitation programs, and promoting social justice. Your involvement with this team will ensure you are part of a larger mission geared towards creating a safer society, fostering skills development, and enhancing public service delivery.
What You’ll Do
- Prepare for the intake of learnership and skills programmes.
- Provide tonfa/self-defence training and health and fitness training to learners.
- Supervise learners during college activities and liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
- Manage physical and information resources effectively.
- Conduct training-related administration and oversee gymnasium equipment.
- Research current trends to ensure the implementation of best practices.
- Evaluate training outcomes and provide constructive feedback.
- Maintain control over sports facilities and equipment, ensuring their upkeep.
What You’ll Need
- Matric/Grade 12 or relevant Degree/National Diploma (NQF level 6) in Behavioural Sciences.
- Successful completion of the Correctional Science Learnership/Basic Training.
- A valid driver’s license and computer literacy.
- 10 years of relevant experience for those entering at the entry-level production post (CB1) or no previous experience required with a relevant NQF level 6 qualification.
- Registration as an Assessor and Moderator is an added advantage.
- Strong interpersonal skills and a thorough understanding of safety and security in a correctional environment.
How to Apply
Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email [email protected].
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.
Job 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.
