{"id":25913,"date":"2026-02-19T07:28:17","date_gmt":"2026-02-19T05:28:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zentrofly.com\/jobs\/?p=25913"},"modified":"2026-02-19T07:28:17","modified_gmt":"2026-02-19T05:28:17","slug":"prison-warder-security-officers-cb1-1-to-cb1-3-department-of-correctional-services-2026-apply-by-20-february-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zentrofly.com\/jobs\/prison-warder-security-officers-cb1-1-to-cb1-3-department-of-correctional-services-2026-apply-by-20-february-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Prison Warder \/ Security Officers (CB1-1 to CB1-3) \u2013 Department of Correctional Services 2026 &#8211; Apply by 20 February 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>POST 04\/49 | Reference: FSNC 2026\/01\/26<\/strong><br><strong>Total Posts: 381<\/strong><br><strong>Location:<\/strong> Mangaung Maximum Correctional Centre \u2013 Free State &amp; Northern Cape Region<br><strong>Closing Date:<\/strong> 20 February 2026 at 15:45<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Employer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Department of Correctional Services (DCS), South Africa<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overview<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for <strong>381 Security Officer (Prison Warder)<\/strong> positions at Mangaung Maximum Correctional Centre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These permanent government posts form part of DCS\u2019s mandate to maintain <strong>secure, safe, and humane correctional facilities<\/strong>, while supporting offender rehabilitation and public safety in South Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Security Officers are responsible for maintaining discipline, enforcing security procedures, supervising inmates, and ensuring the protection of staff, offenders, visitors, and state property.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Appointments will be made at the following competency levels:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>CB1-1<\/strong> (Entry Level)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>CB1-2<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>CB1-3<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Placement level will depend on qualifications and years of relevant experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Salary<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>CB1-1:<\/strong> R212 358 per annum<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>CB1-2:<\/strong> R257 895 per annum<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>CB1-3:<\/strong> R313 521 per annum<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Minimum Requirements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Grade 12 \/ Matric<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Completion of Correctional Science Learnership, Basic Training or Induction Training Course (ITC)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>CB1-1:<\/strong> No previous experience required<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>CB1-2:<\/strong> Minimum 10 years\u2019 relevant experience at CB1-1 level<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>CB1-3:<\/strong> Minimum 10 years\u2019 relevant experience at CB1-2 level<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Computer literacy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Firearm competency<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Knowledge of correctional legislation and policies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Knowledge of Minimum Security Standards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strong communication and report-writing skills<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Responsibilities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Perform access control at correctional facilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supervise inmate movement within and outside facilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Guard inmates at public institutions and during transfers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Conduct physical security inspections<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Operate and monitor security control rooms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Manage security equipment and stores<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure safe custody, care, and control of offenders<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support offender rehabilitation initiatives<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintain a secure and humane detention environment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Application Process<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Applicants must complete the <strong>new Z83 Application Form (2021 version)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-interactive=\"core\/file\" class=\"wp-block-file\"><object data-wp-bind--hidden=\"!state.hasPdfPreview\" hidden class=\"wp-block-file__embed\" data=\"https:\/\/zentrofly.com\/jobs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/NewZ83ApplicationForm20218.pdf\" type=\"application\/pdf\" style=\"width:100%;height:600px\" aria-label=\"Embed of NewZ83ApplicationForm20218.\"><\/object><a 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Building<br>Bloemfontein<br>9300<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>By Email:<\/strong><br><a>FSNCHRM@dcs.gov.za<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Enquiries<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ms Mokuni NJ \/ Ms Molutsoane N \/ Ms Ramncwana B \/ Ms Radebe T<br>Tel: 082 306 9027<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>If you meet the requirements and are passionate about <strong>public safety, correctional services careers, and government security jobs in South Africa<\/strong>, apply before the closing date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>POST 04\/49 | Reference: FSNC 2026\/01\/26Total Posts: 381Location: Mangaung Maximum Correctional Centre \u2013 Free State &amp; Northern Cape RegionClosing Date: 20 February 2026 at 15:45 Employer Department of Correctional Services (DCS), South Africa Overview The 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