The Department of Correctional invites applications from suitably qualified individuals for the Security Officer – Agriculture (CB 1-3) position in Plant and Animal Production, with locations in KwaZulu/Natal, Eastern Cape, Western Cape, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, North West, Free State, and Northern Cape.
Position: Security Officer: Agriculture (CB 1-3)
KwaZulu/Natal Region
Sevontein: (Agronomy Technician) (Ref: KZN 2025/06/06)
Eastern Cape Region
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)
Sada: Plant Production (Vegetables) (Ref: EC 2025/06/06)
Middleburg: Plant Production (Vegetables) (Ref: EC 2025/06/07)
Dutywa: Plant Production (Vegetables) (Ref: EC 2025/06/08)
Western Cape Region
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)
Limpopo, Mpumalanga and North West
Polokwane (Modimolle): (Ref: LMN 2025/06/04)
Polokwane (Tzaneen): (Ref: LMN 2025/06/05)
Rooigrond (Medium B): (Ref: LMN 2025/06/06)
Free State and Northern Cape
Goedemoed (Medium A): (Ref: FSNC 2025/06/05)
Grootvlei (Medium): (Ref: FSNC 2025/06/06)
Salary: R 313 521 per annum
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.
- Experience in Plant Production will be an added advantage.
- 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 inter-personal 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.
Position: Security Officer – Agriculture (CB 1-3)
KwaZulu/Natal Region
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)
Eastern Cape Region
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)
Western Cape Region
Voorberg (Medium A): Animal Production (Beef) (Ref: WC 2025/06/10)
Free State and Northern Cape
Goedemoed (Medium A): (Ref: FSNC 2025/06/07)
Salary: R 313 521 per annum
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.
- Experience in Poultry/Animal Production/Layers will be an added advantage.
- Computer literate.
- A valid driver’s licence.
Competencies and attributes:
- Knowledge of layers and production process.
- Knowledge of 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 the agriculture layers 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.
Note: Before you apply: All costs associated with an application will be borne by the applicant. The Department of Correctional Services is an equal opportunity employer. The Department will take into consideration the objectives of Section
195 (1) (i) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 (Act 108 of 1996) and the Employment Equity Act,
1998 (Act 55 of 1998) in filling of these vacancies. It is our intention to promote representivity in respect of race, gender
and disability through the filling of these positions. In support of this strategy, applicants need to indicate race, gender
and disability status on the application form/CV. Applicants who have retired from the Public Service with a specific determination that they cannot be re-appointed or have been declared medically unfit will not be considered.
Please take note that correspondence will only be conducted with the shortlisted candidates. If you have not been
contacted within three (3) months of the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application is
unsuccessful. Please do not call the department to enquire about the progress of your application.
Applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is
subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, security vetting, qualification verification and criminal records verification. Appointment will be provisional, pending the issue of a security clearance. If
you cannot get a security clearance, your appointment will be re-considered/ possibly terminated. Finger prints may
be taken on the day of the interview.
Applications: Applications must be submitted on the Z83 form (Public Service application form) obtainable from any
Public Service department and must be completed in full. Only a detailed CV should be attached to your application form.
Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies not older than 6 months of qualifications and
other related documents on or before the day of the interview. Please send a complete application for the post you
apply for on a pdf format, stating the correct reference for the position you are interested in. Requirement for valid
driver’s licence is not applicable to applicants with a disability.
HOW TO APPLY
KINDLY INDICATE THE REFERENCE NUMBER ON THE SUBJECT LINE FOR EMAILED APPLICATIONS
Send your complete application to:
EASTERN CAPE REGION: The Regional Commissioner Eastern Cape. Recruitment Section, P/Bag X9013, East London OR
hand deliver at: Moore Street, Block E Ocean Terrace Quigney, East London, 5211 OR you can email your application to
[email protected]. Contact persons: Ms Myataza Z (043) 706 7866/ Ms Mgugudo N (043) 706 7882/ Mr Ndonyela N
(043) 706 7883.
FREE STATE AND NORTHERN CAPE REGION: The Regional Commissioner Free State and Northern Cape, Recruitment
Section, P/Bag X20530, Bloemfontein, 9300 OR hand deliver at: 103 Zastron Street, Agrimed Building, Bloemfontein,
9300 OR you can email your application to [email protected]. Contact persons: Ms Mkuni NJ (051) 404 0268/ Ms
Molutsoane N/ Ms. Moreki-Rathaba MP/ Ms. Ramncwana B (051) 404 0283.
KWA-ZULU NATAL REGION: The Regional Commissioner: Kwa-Zulu Natal, Recruitment Section, P/Bag X9126, Pietermaritzburg, 3201 OR hand deliver at: Correctional Services, Eugene Marais Road, Napierville, Pietermaritzburg, 3201 OR you can email your application to [email protected]. Contact persons: Ms Mchunu GJ (033) 355 7386/ Ms Mkhize AL
(033) 355 7370/ Mr Khumalo SB (033) 033 355 7368.
LIMPOPO, MPUMALANGA AND NORTH WEST REGION: The Regional Commissioner Limpopo, Mpumalanga & North
West, Recruitment Section, P/Bag X142, Pretoria, 0001 OR hand deliver at: Cnr Johannes Ramokhoase (Proes) & Paul
Kruger Street, 196 Masada Building, 09th Floor, Pretoria, 0001 OR you can email your application to
[email protected]. Contact persons: Mr Ziqubu Z (012) 306 2025/ Ms Nomvela PM (012) 306 2033/ Ms Lekhuleni TD
(012) 306 2034.
WESTERN CAPE REGION: The Regional Commissioner Western Cape, Recruitment Section, P/Bag X14, Goodwood, 7459
OR hand deliver at: Peninsula Drive, Monte Vista, 7460 OR you can email your application to [email protected].
Contact persons: Ms NA Mdladlamba (021) 550 6014 / Ms A Reddy (021) 559 7929 / Mr S Sikisazane (021) 558 0108 /
Ms NC Sotyibi (021) 558 0518.
Closing date for applications: 27 JUNE 2025 @ 15h45