Centre Based Auxiliary Support Officer

About

Internal occupational training programme for correctional support officers. Requires Grade 12 plus a recognised NQF 6 qualification in specified correctional fields; applicants must be South African. Salary: R196 059 per annum. Reference: E01/2026. Duty station: St. Albans. Terms of service: Appointments under the Correctional Services Act.

How to apply

Submit online at https://careers.dcs.gov.za/. Emailed, post or hand delivered applications will not be considered. Submit a completed Z83 form and detailed CV in PDF format, stating the correct reference.

Responsibilities

• The training programme shall consist of two (2) phases: Phase 1: Instructional Learning Phase.
• The Centre Based: Auxiliary Support Programme instructional phase shall be presented for a period of two (02) months at the designated training college.
• The intensive instructional learning shall include: Knowledge modules, firearm skills development training programme, physical training, self-defence training, and some of the necessary practicals.
• Phase 2: Workplace Learning Phase.
• The workplace learning will take place at the Correctional Centres and Social Reintegration / Community Corrections Offices, and in other external environments such as (Courts, hospitals and workplaces) where our inmates are exposed to, for a period of ten (10) months.

Qualifications

• Matric/Grade 12 certificate PLUS a recognised Degree/National Diploma (NQF level 6 qualification) in Correctional Management/ Correctional and Rehabilitation/ Penology and Criminology and Qualifications with majors in Corrections, Penology and Criminology.
• Applicants must be South Africans who: Have strong character; Are physically fit and mentally resilient; Are willing to disclose the information required to process their applications; Are prepared to undergo personnel suitability checks related to their background, citizenship, qualifications, and