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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Higher Occupational Certificate: Correctional Official 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
126021  Higher Occupational Certificate: Correctional Official 
ORIGINATOR
Development Quality Partner - SASSETA 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
QCTO - Quality Council for Trades and Occupations  OQSF - Occupational Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
Higher Occupational Cert  Field 08 - Law, Military Science and Security  Safety in Society 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  130  Not Applicable  NQF Level 05  Regular-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Registered  EXCO 0840/26  2026-06-02  2031-06-02 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2032-06-02   2035-06-02  

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.  

This qualification replaces: 
Qual ID Qualification Title Pre-2009 NQF Level NQF Level Min Credits Replacement Status
98928  Occupational Certificate: Prison Officer (Correctional Official)  Not Applicable  NQF Level 05  371  Complete 

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
Purpose:
The purpose of the Higher Occupational Certificate: Correctional Official qualification is to prepare a learner to function as a Correctional Official. A Correctional Official provides the best correctional services by contributing to a just, peaceful, and safer South Africa through effective and humane incarceration of inmates, rehabilitation and social reintegration of offenders.

A qualified learner will be able to:
  • Conduct custodial duties in a humane and safe environment.
  • Rehabilitate offenders in line with the Offender Rehabilitation Path.
  • Implement processes to facilitate social reintegration of offenders into the community.

    This qualification will equip and empower learners with a holistic blend of professional opportunities, academic progression, and career advancement. It positions them for meaningful employment within correctional services, security and rehabilitation programs.

    Learners will acquire critical skills such as conflict resolution, technical expertise, and interpersonal abilities to operate effectively within a correctional system and across safety and security sectors.

    A qualified learner will demonstrate the following typical attributes:
  • Honesty.
  • Integrity.
  • Punctuality.
  • Time management.
  • Self-motivated.
  • Responsibility.
  • Accountability.
  • Interpersonal relations.
  • Ethical behaviour.
  • Well organised.
  • Self-confidence.
  • Confidentiality.

    Rationale:
    South Africa is characterised by socio-economic and political challenges, and dysfunctional families within the society. This current status quo contributes to the uncontrolled crime rate in the country. To curb this situation from escalating, there is a need for an effective Correctional Services system which serves as a deterrent to recidivism or re-offending. This requires qualified Correctional Officials who are equipped with knowledge, skills, and positive attitude to effectively implement the vision and mission of the Department of Correctional Services.

    Similar qualifications registered on the NQF:
  • Diploma in Corrections Management, NQF Level 6.
  • Diploma in Correctional and Rehabilitation Studies, NQF Level 6.

    The Correctional Official qualification strengthens the security sector by ensuring a consistent, skilled, disciplined leadership in the correctional environment. Officials trained under this qualification acquire expertise in security, leadership, problem-solving and decision-making under pressure, all of which are vital for the effective functioning of correctional institutions. Furthermore, it enhances operational readiness and raises the overall professional standards of the security services.

    The qualification ensures that correctional officials help maintain social stability by managing secure, humane facilities that rehabilitate offenders to reduce reoffending and ensure public and private safety. This contributes towards community development, providing education and skills training, whilst fostering partnerships for successful community reintegration and transforming offenders into law-abiding citizens. The qualification equips Correctional officials with transferable skills that are highly valued in both public and private sectors. This will boost the workforce with leadership career capabilities and a culture of discipline and efficiency, in enhancing a safe and secure South Africa, and supporting economic growth.

    This qualification is aimed at new entrants and those who are currently working in the correctional sector. The qualification will therefore allow them to gain knowledge and skills that are essential for the successful execution of correctional duties up to the level of supervisors.

    The qualification allows for horizontal career mobility in occupations such as trainers in correctional and developmental qualifications, vocational instructors and mentors. Qualified learners can enrol in higher qualifications, which will allow for vertical progression in occupations such as Correctional Head Manager and Security Manager in the Correctional Environment.

    Collaboration with relevant stakeholders:
  • Institutions of higher learning.
  • Curriculum development specialists.
  • Assessment specialists.
  • Teaching and learning specialists.
  • Education and training providers.
  • Workplace practitioners.
  • Employee association/trade union.

    Typical professions in which the qualifying learner will operate:
    Correctional Official. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
    RPL for Access to Training:
    Learners may use the RPL process to gain access to training opportunities for a programme of learning, qualification, part-qualification or skills programme if they do not meet the formal, minimum entry requirements for admission. RPL assessment provides an alternative access route into a programme of learning, qualification, part-qualification, or skills programme.

    Such an RPL assessment may be developed, moderated and conducted by the accredited Skills Development Provider which offers that specific qualification/part qualification/skills programme. Such an assessment must ensure that the learner is able to display the equivalent level of competencies required for access, based on the NQF level descriptors.

    RPL for Exemption:
    For exemption from modules through RPL, learners who have gained the stipulated competencies of the modules of a programme of learning, qualification, part-qualification or skills programme through any means of formal, informal or non-formal learning and/or work experience, may be awarded credits towards relevant modules, and gaps identified for training, which is then concluded.

    RPL for Access to the External Integrated Summative Assessment (EISA):
    Learners who have gained the stipulated competencies of the modules of a programme of learning, qualification, part-qualification or skills programme through any means of formal, informal or non-formal learning and/or work experience, may be awarded credits towards relevant modules, and gaps identified for training, which is then concluded.

    A valid Statement of Results is required for admission to the EISA, confirming that all internal assessment criteria for all modules in the related curriculum document have been achieved.

    For a Skills Programme, the accredited Skills Development Provider (SDP) must ensure all modular competency requirements are met prior to the FISA and keep a record of such evidence.

    Upon successful completion of the EISA/FISA, RPL learners will be issued with the QCTO certificate for the qualification, part-qualification or skills programme. Quality Partners are responsible for ensuring the RPL mechanism and process for qualifications and part-qualification is approved by the QCTO.

    Entry Requirements:
  • An NQF Level 4 Qualification. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    QUALIFICATION RULES 
    This qualification is made up of compulsory Knowledge, Practical Skill and Work Experience Modules:

    Knowledge Modules:
  • 541301-001-01-KM-01, Handling and Usage of Firearm Within the Corrections and Law Enforcement Environment. NQF Level 4,13 Credits.
  • 541301-001-01-KM-02, Physical Fitness, Health and Wellness Within the Correctional and Remand Detention Environment. NQF Level 4, 5 Credits.
  • 541301-001-01-KM-03, Work Ethics and Code of Conduct in Correctional and Remand Detention Environment. NQF Level 4, 4 Credits.
  • 541301-001-01-KM-04, Internal and External Custodial Duties. NQF Level 5,15 Credits.
  • 541301-001-01-KM-05, Emergency Situations in Correctional and Remand Detention Environment. NQF Level 5, 3 Credits.
  • 541301-001-01-KM-06, Legal Mandates Within the Correctional and Remand Detention Environment. NQF Level 6, 6 Credits.
  • 541301-001-01-KM-07, Offender Rehabilitation Path. NQF Level 6, 6 Credits.
  • 541301-001-01-KM-08, Social Reintegration of Offenders into the Community. NQF Level 6, 8 Credits.

    Total number of credits for Knowledge Modules: 60.

    Practical Skill Modules:
  • 541301-001-01-PM-01, Perform Custodial Duties. NQF Level 5, 15 Credits.
  • 541301-001-01-PM-02, Facilitate Offender Rehabilitation Path. NQF Level 5, 10 Credits.
  • 541301-001-01-PM-03, Monitor and Supervise Parolees and Probationers. NQF Level 5, 10 Credits.

    Total number of credits for Practical Skills Modules: 35.

    Work Experience Modules:
  • 541301-001-01-WM-01, Processes of Conducting Custodial Duties. NQF Level 5, 15 Credits.
  • 541301-001-01-WM-02, Offenders Rehabilitation Process. NQF Level 5, 10 Credits.
  • 541301-001-01-WM-03, Offenders Social Reintegration Process. NQF Level 5, 10 Credits.

    Total number of credits for Work Experience Modules: 35. 
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    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Perform relevant tasks as per procedures regarding admission of remand detainees' processes.
    2. Apply legal mandates, processes, and procedures to maintain a safe, secure, and humane environment.
    3. Apply legal mandates and operational procedures to perform internal custodial duties.
    4. Apply legal mandates and operational procedures to perform external custodial duties.
    5. Apply operational procedures to implement the Offender Rehabilitation Path (ORP) for offenders.
    6. Apply legal requirements and operational procedures to facilitate social reintegration of offenders into the community. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
    ELO 1: Perform relevant tasks as per procedures regarding admission of remand detainees' processes.
  • Perform admission processes for inmates (offenders and remand detainees) in accordance with operational policies and procedures.
  • Generate Length of Detention (LOD) report for court referrals.
  • Specify the human development programme to be provided to remand detainees.
  • Outline protocols that govern the department's relationship with external stakeholders, as they relate to the management of remand detainees.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:
    ELO 2: Apply legal mandates, processes, and procedures to maintain a safe, secure, and humane environment.
  • Demonstrate knowledge and skills required to perform offender admission duties.
  • Explain how to develop a comprehensive sentence plan for an offender.
  • Explain how to develop and implement a daily structured programme.
  • Explain how to deal with a specific emergency scenario, taking into consideration the type of security equipment to use, how to handle inmates and how to ensure the safety of staff.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:
    ELO 3: Apply legal mandates and operational procedures to perform internal custodial duties.
  • Illustrate knowledge and understanding related to requirements to be adhered to when performing administrative duties.
  • Apply knowledge and skills required to perform administrative duties.
  • Apply operational procedures to maintain a safe, secure, and humane environment.
  • Discuss requirements to be applied when controlling and monitoring the internal movement of inmates.
  • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of how to handle emergencies, by using proper security equipment.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4:
    ELO 4: Apply legal mandates and operational procedures to perform external custodial duties.
  • Apply knowledge and skills required to control and monitor gate access.
  • Explain and apply requirements to be adhered to when monitoring and controlling offenders' and remand detainees' movements in and out of a correctional centre/remand detention facility to their respective destinations.
  • Discuss and apply requirements to be taken into consideration when conducting escort and guard duties for inmates appearing in court.
  • Explain and apply requirements to be taken into consideration when conducting escort and guard duties for inmates who require medical attention at an external medical facility.
  • Explain requirements and procedures for team and cordon duties.
  • Explain requirements for conducting post duties.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 5:
    ELO 5: Apply operational procedures to implement the Offender Rehabilitation Path (ORP) for offenders.
  • Apply knowledge and skills required to conduct orientation, classification, and assessment of offenders.
  • Apply knowledge and skills required to implement rehabilitation interventions.
  • Demonstrate knowledge and skills required to monitor and review the progress of the implementation of the Correctional Sentence Plan (CSP).

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 6:
    ELO 6: Apply legal requirements and operational procedures to facilitate social reintegration of offenders into the community.
  • Explain and apply requirements to be met when admitting parolees and probationers in a system of community corrections.
  • Discuss requirements to be met when supervising parolees and probationers, in accordance with a sentence plan.
  • Explain and apply requirements to be met when monitoring parolees and probationers, in line with risk classification.
  • Outline conditions set for parole and correctional supervision.

    Integrated Assessment:
    Formative Assessments.
    Formative assessments are conducted throughout the training of learners. A range of formal, non-formal, and informal ongoing assessment activities is used to focus on teaching and learning outcomes to improve learner attainment.

    Formative assessments are conducted continuously by the facilitator to feed into further learning, to identify strengths and weaknesses, and to ensure the learner's ability to apply knowledge, skills and workplace experience gained.

    Formative Assessments are conducted by the accredited Skills Development Provider (SDP), and a variety of ongoing assessment methods may be used, for example, quizzes, assignments, tests, scenarios, role play, and interviews. Continuous feedback must be provided.

    Summative Assessments:
    Integrated Assessment involves all the different types of assessment tasks required for a particular qualification, part-qualification or occupational skills programme, such as written assessment of theory and practical demonstration of competence. To achieve this, the Internal Assessment Criteria (IAC) for all modules as found in the QCTO curriculum document must be followed.

    An accredited SDP should implement a well-designed, formal, relevant, final internal Summative Assessment strategy for all modules to prepare learners for the EISA. These assessments evaluate learning achievements of each module of the relevant components of the qualification, part-qualification or skills programme.

    Internal Summative Assessments are developed, moderated and conducted by the SDP at the end of each module or after integration of relevant modules, e.g. applied knowledge tests, workplace tasks, practical demonstrations, simulated tasks/demonstrations, projects, case studies, etc.

    The results of these final formal summative assessments must be recorded. These results, which include the Statement of Work Experience results, where applicable, contribute to the Statement of Results (SoR) that is a requirement for admission to the EISA. An SoR, using the template provided by the Quality Partner, is issued by the accredited SDP for qualifications and part-qualifications. The SDP must produce a valid Statement of Results for each learner, indicating the result and the date on which the competence in each module, of each component, was achieved. Learners are required to produce this SoR, together with their ID document or alternative ID document, at the point of the EISA. 
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    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    This qualification was compared to the following international qualifications:

    Country 1: New Zealand.
    Institution name: The Skills Organisation.
    Qualification title: New Zealand Certificate in Offender Management.
    Duration: Six Months.
    NZQF: Level 5.
    Credits: 60.

    Entry requirements:
  • New Zealand Certificate in Offender Management, level 3.
  • New Zealand Certificate in Offender Management, level 4.

    Purpose:
    The purpose of this qualification is to provide the Prisoner Management sector with individuals with the skills and knowledge to be responsible for the efficient and effective operation of a particular unit or area within a New Zealand prison site. Graduates of this qualification will be able to take responsibility for the overall management of staff and prisoners within the unit or area. Qualifying learners will support the social and cultural aspirations of Maori, Pasifika, and other communities through their interaction in the prison environment. The qualification is for people who are employed as or aspire to become Principal Corrections Officers or an equivalent role in a New Zealand prison environment.

    Modules:
  • Manage and monitor the custodial management of a unit or area within a prison site, including safety, security and wellbeing, and the active management of prisoners in accordance with legislation, regulations, policies, and procedures, 30 credits
  • Manage prison resources and staff rosters to ensure the efficient operation of a unit or area within a prison, 10 credits.
  • Develop staff understanding and capability to respond to an emergency in the prison environment,10 credits.
  • Apply knowledge of the management and leadership of staff within a unit or area within a prison,10 credits.

    Similarities:
  • The South African Higher Occupational Certificate: Correctional Official qualification covers all the content that is covered in the New Zealand qualification.
  • A qualified South African Correctional Official is required to operate within the South African correctional environment. The same applies to qualified New Zealand Correctional Officials who are required to operate either in a private and/or public Offender Management Sector, in roles such as a Corrections Officer, Corrections Instructors, Senior Corrections Officer or a role in operational leadership.

    Differences:
  • Differences have been found with the duration of each qualification, entry requirements, level of the qualification, and the level at which the content covered in each qualification is pitched.
  • The South African Higher Occupational Certificate: Correctional Official qualification is offered over a period of 12 months, which translates to a year, whilst by default, each New Zealand Certificate in Offender Management qualification is offered over a period of six months.
  • Entry into the South African Higher Occupational Certificate: Correctional Official qualification is an NQF level 4 qualification, whilst entry into each of the New Zealand Certificate in Offender Management qualifications is open.

    Country 2: Australia.
    Institution name: Asset College (AC).
    Qualification title: Certificate III in Correctional Practice.
    Duration: Not specified.

    Entry requirements:
  • For individuals who are currently employed as a Correctional Officer, already hold a superseded version of the Certificate III in Correctional Practice and wish to upgrade their qualification, with the written consent of their employer.
  • For individuals or groups requested by an employer of Correctional Officers.

    Purpose:
    The qualification is aimed at individuals employed in the supervision and monitoring of offenders and detainees in both custodial facilities and community-based settings.

    Learning outcomes:
    Core units:
  • Contribute to achieving the goals of the organisation.
  • Communicate effectively.
  • Prepare reports.
  • Maintain security.
  • Contribute to workplace safety.

    Elective units:
    Group A: Custodial specialisation:
  • Contain incidents that jeopardise safety and security.
  • Supervise offenders.
  • Maintain security system.
  • Control incidents using defensive tactics.
  • Conduct searches.

    Group B: Community specialisation:
  • Establish and maintain relationships with community agencies and offenders.
  • Support offender to maintain positive relationships.
  • Promote cooperative behaviour.
  • Prepare reports for justice agencies.
  • Conduct interviews.

    Group C: Youth Custodial specialisation:
  • Protect the safety and welfare of young people who have offended.
  • Promote cooperative behaviour.
  • Conduct searches.
  • Plan and conduct group activities.
  • Work effectively with young people.

    Group D: General elective units:
  • Undertake case management.
  • Maintain the health, safety and welfare of offenders.
  • Protect the safety and welfare of vulnerable offenders.
  • Respond to offenders influenced by drugs or alcohol.
  • Protect the safety and welfare of young offenders.
  • Support offender to maintain positive relationships.
  • Promote cooperative behaviour.
  • Process offender induction.
  • Respond to medical emergencies.
  • Conduct searches.
  • Supervise attendance at court.
  • Manage conflict through negotiation.
  • Apply first aid.
  • Use portable firefighting equipment.
  • Work effectively with diversity.
  • Provide training through instruction and demonstration of work skills.

    Similarities:
  • Similarities are with content that is covered and the qualified learners' area of practice.
  • Content that is covered in Group A, B and C is also covered in the South African Higher Occupational Certificate: Correctional Official qualification.
  • As with the South African qualification, upon completion of this Australian qualification, qualified learners are required to practice in correctional centres, detention centres and community corrections.

    Differences:
  • Both the qualifications' composition, levels, and duration differ.
  • The South African Higher Occupational Certificate: Correctional Official qualification covers all core units as well as elective units found in Group A and B and some which are covered in Group D, i.e., the generic elective stream.

    Conclusion:
    The qualifications selected for this study and the focus on the South African Higher Occupational Certificate: Correctional Official qualification is mainly on the rehabilitative role of Correctional Services in a secure environment. It also highlights the importance of preserving the human rights of inmates. Considering the above, it is concluded that the South African Higher Occupational Certificate: Correctional Official qualification compares favourably with qualifications cited in this study in terms of content and learners' profile. 
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    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    This qualification provides opportunities for the following articulation options.

    Horizontal Articulation:
  • Higher Occupational Certificate: Social Auxiliary Worker, NQF Level 5.
  • Higher Certificate in Criminal Justice, NQF Level 5.

    Vertical Articulation:
  • Advanced Occupational Certificate: Learning and Development Professional, NQF Level 6.

    Diagonal Articulation:
  • Diploma in Correctional and Rehabilitation Studies, NQF Level 6. 
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    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    N/A. 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    N/A. 

    NOTES 
    This occupational qualification can only be offered by the National Department of Correctional Services, which has been approved in terms of the Correctional Services Act No 111 of 1998, as amended. According to Section 127 of the Correctional Services Act, as amended, and Section 3 and 4 of the Protection of Information Act No 84 of 1982 as amended, training providers who wish to access or utilise the Department of Correctional Services' information must first seek approval from the Department of Correctional Services. The information contained in the training manuals for this occupational qualification, if disclosed to the public, may prejudicially affect the exercise or performance by the department of its powers as mandated by the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa and the aforementioned Acts. No training providers will be accredited by the QCTO to provide this qualification without the prior approval of the National Commissioner of the Department of Correctional Services.

    Qualifying for External Assessment:
    External Integrated Summative Assessment (EISA) - a national assessment:
    The Quality Partner is responsible for the management, conduct and implementation of the External Integrated Summative Assessment (EISA), in accordance with QCTO set standards. Competence in the EISA is a requirement for certifying a learner.

    For entrance into the EISA, the learner requires a valid Statement of Results issued by the accredited institution indicating:
    The attainment of all modules for the Knowledge, Practical and Work Experience modules.
    OR
    The attainment of all modules for the Knowledge and Application Components.

    Additional Legal or Physical Entry Requirements:
  • No criminal record.
  • Current employees of the Department of Correctional Services (DCS), including Public Private Partnership employees endorsed by DCS.
  • Prospective trainees of the DCS.

    Criteria for the Accreditation of providers:
    Accreditation requirements, against which Skills Development Providers (SDP) and Assessment Centres will be accredited, are found in the Curriculum Document, as listed below.

    Accreditation will be done in compliance with the following:
    1. Skills Development Providers (DCS: Training Colleges) are approved by the Chief Deputy Commissioner: Human Resources Management and Development. (Approval letter: Chief Deputy Commissioner)
    2. Skills Development Providers (DCS: Training Colleges) are approved by the National Commissioner. (Approval letter: National Commissioner).
    3. Assessment Centres (DCS: Assessment Centre) are approved by the Chief Deputy Commissioner: Human Resources Management and Development. (Approval letter: Chief Deputy Commissioner).
    4. Assessment to be conducted at (DCS: Assessment Centre) approved facility (Approval letter: National Commissioner).

    Training is LIMITED to the Department of Correctional Services and is justified as follow:
    Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1998.

    CORRECTIONAL SERVICES ACT NO:111 OF 1998
    3. Establishment, functions and control of the Department:
    (1) The Department of Correctional Services, established by section 7 of the Public Service Act, is part of the Public Service, established by section 197 of the Constitution.
    (2) The Department must:
    (a) fulfil the purpose of the correctional system in terms of this Act; as far as practicable,
    (b) be self-sufficient and,
    (c) operate according to business principles; perform all work necessary for its effective management; and
    (d) manage remand detainees.
    (3) The National Commissioner of Correctional Services is appointed in terms of the Public Service Act, but the conditions of service of the National Commissioner are governed by this Act and he or she is also entitled to the privileges of a head of a department which are conferred by the Public Service Act.
    (4) The Department consists of the National Commissioner, other correctional officials appointed by the National Commissioner in terms of this Act and other employees appointed in terms of the Public Service Act.
    (5) The Department is under the control of the National Commissioner, who must, without derogating from the generality of subsection (2).
    (a) determine the fixed establishment of the Department and the number and grading of posts.
    (b) determine the distribution of the numerical strength of the Department.
    (c) organise or reorganise the Department at a national or provincial level into various components, units or groups.
    (d) establish and maintain training institutions or Centres for the training of students or correctional officials.
    (e) award to any person who is or was a correctional official such monetary or other reward for exceptional ability or possessing special qualifications or rendering meritorious service, as is, in his or her opinion, a fitting reward.
    (f) award a monetary or other reward to any person who performs an act which promotes the interests of the Department.
    (g) appoint, remunerate, promote, transfer, discipline or dismiss correctional officials in accordance with this Act, the Labour Relations Act and the Public Service Act; pertaining to matters within his or her authority.
    (6) The National Commissioner and correctional officials must perform the functions of the Department as prescribed in this Act, subject to such policy as the Minister may determine.

    POLICY MANDATE: THE WHITE PAPER IN CORRECTIONS IN SOUTH AFRICA

    CHAPTER 8:
    8.8 The human resource development strategy

    8.8 The human resource development strategy of DCS

    8.8.1 A focused human resource development strategy should ensure delivery on the new policy direction of the Department, through the:
  • retraining of members to the new paradigm,
  • ongoing professionalization of membership of the DCS, induction and orientation of new members.

    8.8.2 The Human Resource Development Strategy must cover a range of training components, which must be mandatory for staff of the Department, including:
  • orientation and training of all new members in relation to the mandate, core business, location of the Department in integrated governance, and introduction to the field of corrections,
  • basic correctional management training for those new recruits who will work in the correctional Centres,
  • basic office training for those new recruits who will work in the DCS offices; senior, middle and junior management training,
  • specialist bridging training of professional staff whose professional training has not addressed the practices within a correctional centre environment,
  • training for correctional officials who work with special need groups of offenders; functional training.

    Therefore, the Correctional Official Qualification is aimed at training the officials of the Department of Correctional Services at entry level, in order to function in line with the provisions of the Constitutional, Legislative and policy mandates that governs the establishment and functions of Correctional Services as a public institution.

    The curriculum title and code are: Higher Occupational Certificate: Correctional Official, 541301-001-01-00.

    Encompassed Trade(s):
    This is not a trade qualification.

    Assessment Quality Partner (AQP):
    Safety and Security Sector Education and Training Authority (SASSETA). 
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    LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: 
    When qualifications are replaced, some (but not all) of their learning programmes are moved to the replacement qualifications. If a learning programme appears to be missing from here, please check the replaced qualification.
     
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    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION: 
    This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here.
     
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