Correctional Services is hiring 107 Case Officers in Free State & NC, including Mangaung. Salaries up to R313,521 p.a. Matric/Correctional Science required.

POST 13/43 : CASE OFFICERS (CB1-1; CB1-2; CB1-3)REF NO: FSNC 2026/04/27 (X107 POSTS)

CENTRE: Free State and Northern Cape Region, Mangaung Maximum Correctional Centre

SALARY:

CB1-1: R212 358 per annum
CB1-2: R257 895 per annum
CB1-3: R313 521 per annum

REQUIREMENTS:

Matric/ Grade 12 and successful completion of the Correctional Science Learnership/ Basic Training.
CB1-1: No previous experience is required for appointment to this post.
CB1-2: (10) years relevant experience on CB1-1.
CB1-3: (10) years relevant experience on CB1-2.

COMPETENCIES AND ATTRIBUTES:

Computer literacy.
Firearm competency.
Good communication, interpersonal, and report writing skills.
Knowledge of relevant legislations, policies and procedures.
Knowledge of Minimum-Security Standards for correctional centres.

DUTIES:

Control over sentence plans: Update sentence plans with due consideration to the recommendations of the CMC and the feedback of the responsible functionaries. Responsible for the completion and appropriation of G331 and G356 forms and updating the computer in accordance with the decisions/recommendations of the CMC.
Referral of decisions: Responsible for the referral of the written decisions/recommendations of the committee to the correct office/functionary. Ensure that the referral of cases/enquiries by the CMC occurs under signature of the chairperson and that feedback is received.
Control over profile reports (G326): Compile profile reports, ensure they are correctly filled in, and that all relevant information has been provided. Refer profile reports to the Secretary of the CMC.
Maintain profile register: Record on computer the receipt/forwarding/receiving back of the recommendations in respect of parole/correctional supervision per G326 forms.
Documentation control: Responsible for keeping the control page G325 form up to date in respect of the recommendations/decisions made by the CMC. This includes opening/closing/addressing of mail, filing of documents, receiving and forwarding of documents from the CMC, and care of classified documents.
Dealing with representations: Verification of information provided. Check that information provided on offenders is correct, that calculations regarding minimum detention periods and release dates are correct, and that all relevant documentation is attached to submissions to the Head of the Correctional Centre. Ensure confidentiality of correspondence between the offender and the CMC. Check that original documentation is sent to the Head of the Correctional Centre.
Maintenance of safe custody: Searching of venues and offenders. Ensure that offenders do not wander around uncontrolled. Ensure that the number of offenders received and returned to units corresponds. Ensure that equipment is not abused by offenders.

ENQUIRIES: Free State and Northern Cape Region: Ms Mokuni NJ / Ms Molutsoane N/ Ms Radebe T/ Ms. Ramncwana B at (082) 306 9027NOTE: Appointment under the Correctional Service Act.

Email (PDF format): FSNCHRM@dcs.gov.za

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