Reference number: FSNC 2026/04/24
Salary: R313 521 per annum
Centre: Free State and Northern Cape Region Mangaung Maximum Correctional Centre
Requirements
• Matric/ Grade 12 or relevant NQF level 6 qualification in Sport Management Sciences/ Behavioural Sciences and successful completion of the Correctional Science Learnership/ Basic Training.
• 10 years relevant experience gained at the entry level production post (CB 1) or for a person appointed with a relevant NQF level 6 qualification, no previous experience is required for appointment to this post.
• Recognised coaching accreditation(s) in at least one sport code will be advantageous.
• Valid driver’s licence. Computer literate.
Competencies And Attributes:
• Valid First Aid Level 1.
• Basic understanding of OHSA.
• Coaching, facilitation, and group management skills.
• Strong interpersonal and conflict management abilities.
• Ability to work within secure and regulated environment.
• Planning, organising and time management.
• Report writing and basic data management. Integrity, professionalism and resilience.
• Culturally sensitive and inclusive practice
Duties
• Develop and implement annual and weekly sports and recreation activity plans aligned to rehabilitation goals.
• Facilitate coaching, drills, conditioning and basic sport skills development across multiple codes (e.g., soccer, rugby, netball, athletics, volleyball).
• Adapt programmes for different risk categories, abilities, ages and special needs (including medical and disability considerations).
• Integrate life skills, discipline and teamwork into sports activities.
• Recruit, register and monitor offender participation in line with case management plans.
• Reinforce pro-social behaviour, fair play, conflict resolution and respect.
• Collaborate with psychologists, social workers, educators and CMCs to align activities with rehabilitation and reintegration plans.
• Record participation, progress and behavioural outcomes for reporting.
• Organise internal leagues, tournaments, well-ness days and approved inter-centre fixtures.
• Coordinate logistics (venues, fixtures, officials, first aid, equipment, refreshments) and obtain required approvals.
• Ensure all activities adhere to security, safety and crowd management protocols. Inspect and maintain sports facilities, fields, courts and gymnasiums to safe and serviceable standards.
• Manage issuing of equipment, returns, tool control and asset registers.
• Conduct risk assessments and pre-activity safety briefings; ensure hydration, warm-up/cool-down, and injury prevention practices.
• Coordinate first aid response and incident reporting where needed.
• Provide safe and secure detention, rehabilitation process and humane incarceration in a correctional environment. Management of human resources, finances and assets.
Enquiries
Free State and Northern Cape Region: Ms Mokuni NJ / Ms Molutsoane N/ Ms Radebe T/ Ms. Ramncwana B at (082) 306 9027
Applications
Kindly indicate the reference number on the subject line for emailed applications. Indicate the reference number and position you are applying for
on your application form (Z83) and post OR email your complete application to the address as indicated below: Send your complete application to: 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 FSNCHRM@dcs.gov.za. Contact persons:
Ms Mokuni NJ/ Ms Molutsoane N/ Ms. Ramncwana B/ Ms Radebe T at 082 306 9027.