Department of Correctional Servicer

Department of Correctional Servicer-Security and Agricultural X36

The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) in South Africa plays a pivotal role in rehabilitation, security, and reintegration of offenders. One of its lesser-known yet highly critical sectors is Agricultural Operations, where farming and production activities support inmate rehabilitation, food self-sufficiency, and skills development. Within this space, Security Officer vacancies in Agriculture present a unique and impactful opportunity for individuals seeking meaningful employment within government service.

SECURITY OFFICER: AGRICULTURE (CB 1-3)POST

SALARY : R 313 521 per annum

CENTRE :

• Middledrift: (Plant Production) (Vegetables) (Ref: EC 2025/06/01)Mthatha Medium A: (Plant Production) (Vegetables) (Ref: EC 2025/06/02)
• East London Medium A: (Plant Production) (Vegetables) (Ref: EC 2025/06/03)
• Pantesie: (Plant Production) (Vegetables) (Ref: EC 2025/06/04)
• Lusikisiki: (Plant Production) (Vegetables) (Ref: EC 2025/06/05)
• Middleburg: (Plant Production) (Vegetables) (Ref: EC 2025/06/07)
• Dutywa: (Plant Production) (Vegetables) (Ref: EC 2025/06/08)
• Allandale: (Plant Production) (Vegetables) (Ref: WC 2025/06/07)
• Pollsmoor (Medium A): (Plant Production) (Vegetables) (Ref: WC 2025/06/08)
• Voorberg (Medium A): (Plant Production) (Fruit) (Ref: WC 2025/06/09)
• Polokwane (Tzaneen): (Ref: LMN 2025/06/07) (2 posts)
• Rooigrond (Medium B): (Ref: LMN 2025/06/08)
• Rustenburg (Mogwase): (Plant Production): (Ref: LMN 2025/06/09)
• Rustenburg (Losperfontein): (Plant Production): (Ref: LMN 2025/06/10)
• Rustenburg (Medium A): (Plant Production): (Ref: LMN 2025/06/11)
• Grootvlei (Medium): (Ref: FSNC 2025/06/07)
• Sevontein: (Dairy Technician) (Ref: KZN 2025/06/07)
• Sevontein: (Piggery Technician) (Ref: KZN 2025/06/08)
• Sevontein: (Abattoir Technician) (Ref: KZN 2025/06/09
• Sevontein: (Beef Cattle) (Ref: KZN 2025/05/10)
• Kirkwood: (Animal Production) (Layers): (Ref: EC 2025/06/09)
• Middledrift: (Animal Production) (Layers): (Ref: EC 2025/06/10)
• Mthatha Medium A: (Animal Production) (Layers): (Ref: EC 2025/06/11)
• Kirkwood: (Beef Cattle): (Ref: EC 2025/06/12)
• Voorberg (Medium A): (Animal Production) (Beef) (Ref: WC 2025/06/10)
• Goedemoed (Medium A): (Ref: FSNC 2025/06/08)
• Baviaanspoort: (Animal Production) (Ref: GP 2025/06/03)
• Rustenburg (Mogwase): (Animal Production): (Ref: LMN 2025/06/12)
• Rustenburg (Losperfontein): (Egg Production): (Ref: LMN 2025/06/14)

REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12 and successful completion of the Corrections Science Learnership/Basic Training.
• Eight (8) years relevant experience for an official performing consistently above average on CB 1-2 OR
• Ten (10) years relevant experience for an average performing official on CB 1-2.
• Computer literate.
• A valid driver’s licence.

COMPETENCIES AND ATTRIBUTES:

• Knowledge of plant production process and agricultural administration.
• Good communication skills.
• Project, transformation, change and stakeholder management.
• Problem solving, analysis and service delivery.
• Innovation, decision making, people management and empowerment.
• In- depth understanding of safety and security in a correctional environment.
• Integrity, honesty, confidentiality and good interpersonal relations.
• Knowledge of the Correctional Services Act, Act 111 of 1998, as amended.
• Assertiveness, ability to network and diplomacy.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Implement agriculture plant production process and adhere to agricultural service standards,
• Ensure rehabilitation of offenders.
• Adherence to policy and procedure manual and applicable legislations in the Correctional Centre.
• Maintain quality agricultural services and administration.
• Implementation of self-sufficiency and sustainability with regards to agricultural production.
• Manage agricultural labour, environment, agricultural machinery and equipment, occupational health and safety.
• Management of human resources, finances and assets.