This vacancy has closed. It closed on 31 August 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
CLOSE PROTECTOR
National Prosecuting Authority
Strategy, Operations and Compliance: Security Management Service
- Reference number
- RECRUIT 2026/283
- Salary
- R338 106 per annum (Level 07), (excluding benefits)
- Centre
- Pretoria: Head Office
- Province
- Gauteng
- Closing date
- 31 August 2026
- Circular
- No 29 of 2026
Requirements
An appropriate B Degree (NQF 7) or Three (3) year Diploma (NQF 6) in Security Management / Policing or equivalent. At least three (3) years’ experience in VIP close protection either in public and/or private sector. VIP close protection training from any accredited institution (Firearm Training Certificate) Demonstrable competency in acting Independently, Professionally, Accountable and with Credibility. Advanced close protection. Valid competency certificate in the handling of the firearm (Valid for a year). Grade C PSIRA registration. Minimum three (3) years relevant experience in personnel security and operational planning. Should be able to conduct threat & profiling investigations. good planning and organizational skills. Problem-solving and communication skills. The candidate must be able to work independently. The candidate must be willing to travel and work extended hours. Good interpersonal skills. The candidate must have the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Valid driver’s license and have an advanced driving certificate.
Duties
Provide protection to the assigned threatened NPA employees. Conduct threat and risk assessment on the identified NPA employees. Conduct safety route plan before each operation. Engage with the threatened NPA employees at the venue before the commencement of any assignment. Driving threatened NPA employees to and from various venues. Conduct security appraisals for threatened NPA officials. Protect threatened NPA employees from threats of physical violence. Ensure that the routes used by the threatened NPA employee and the places where the vehicle is packed are safe and secured all the times. Build and maintain working relations with stakeholders. Coordinate security with all security stakeholders for the safety of the protected NPA employees (South African Police Service (SAPS), State Security Agency (SSA). Participate in security coordination for the organisation during NPA events and court proceedings. Liaison with both public and private institutions including law enforcement agencies. Monitor the provision and utilization of government and operational fleet. Ensure that the vehicle used by the threatened NPA employee is clean, roadworthy and in good condition all the times. Ensure that the vehicle used by the threatened NPA employee is not exposed to the placing or attaching of harmful devices rendering the vehicle unsafe. Prepare operation plan for approval by the head.
Where to send your application
e mail: Recruit2026283@npa.gov.za
Enquiries
Sikhumbuzo Sibiya Tel No: (012) 845 6753
Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 29 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 14 August 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 7 September 2026.
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