POST 35/125: Security Officer – Dog Handler (CB1-1)

Reference No: HO 2025/09/107
Directorate: Functional and Management Training
Centre: National Head Office, Pretoria
Salary: R212 358 per annum
Note: Appointment under the Correctional Services Act

Requirements:

• Grade 12
• Successful completion of the Correctional Science Learnership/Basic Training

Competencies & Attributes:

• • Strong interpersonal skills (handling requests and troublesome offenders)
  • Ability to counsel agitated or suicidal offenders
  • Firefighting and first aid skills
  • Passion for working with dogs
  • Listening and communication skills
  • Tactful and reliable
  • Problem-solving and analytical ability

Duties:

• • Control access and patrol prison grounds
  • Prevent entry/removal of unauthorized items
  • Prevent unauthorized contact with offenders
  • Activate emergency measures when needed to prevent escapes, assaults, and injuries
  • Prevent theft of government property
  • Patrol accommodation areas, kitchens, and work sections (day and night shifts) to prevent escapes and smuggling
  • Guard offenders at work areas and ensure their safety
  • Conduct searches of offenders and assign dogs to tracks when needed
  • Provide further training of service dogs and ensure safety of helpers at training venues
  • Evaluate dogs (hands-on approach) and provide physical care
  • Identify, isolate, and ensure prompt treatment for sick/injured dogs (including veterinary transport)
  • Ensure dogs are properly fed according to rations and have regular access to clean water
  • Maintain daily cleaning of kennels

Enquiries:

Ms N Khumalo

• Tel: (012) 305 8589
• Tel: (012) 307 2174

Applications:

Send your complete application to:

Post:
National Head Office: Department of Correctional Services
Post Advertisement Section
Private Bag X136, Pretoria, 0001

Hand Deliver:
124 WF Nkomo Street, Poyntons Building
Cnr WF Nkomo and Sophie De Bruyn Street
Pretoria, 0001
(Previous: Cnr Church and Schubart Street)

Email:
Indicate the reference number on the subject line and send to:
NationalOfficeHRM@dcs.gov.za

Closing Date: 25 October 2025 @ 15h45

Important Notes:

• Contact persons: Ms N Khumalo (012) 305 8589 / (012) 307 2174
• Candidates must comply with the minimum appointment requirements
• CVs should clearly reflect compliance with the requirements and duties listed
• Applicants are responsible for ensuring applications reach DCS before the closing date