This vacancy has closed. It closed on 10 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.

SECURITY GUARD

Department of Police

Reference number: KZN
Salary: R170 226. per annum (level 3)
Centre: SAPS Isipingo VSS
Province: KwaZulu-Natal
Closing date: 10 July 2026
Circular: No 22 of 2026

Requirements

Applicants must display competency in the core functions of the post. Be proficient in at least English and one other official language. Be a citizen of the Republic of South Africa of which documentary proof must be furnished on the day of the interview. Be in possession of a Grade 10/ Standard 8/ NCV level 2 certificate/report (NQF level 2 as recognized by SAQA), for which documentary proof can be produced when required. Valid Registration with the Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA). Be in possession of at least a Grade C security certificate or higher. Not declared unfit to possess a firearm. Be willing to undergo firearm competency training and to maintain firearm competency. Relevant courses in the field of the post will serve as an added advantage. A valid driver’s license for at least a light motor vehicle, will also serve as an added advantage. Be willing to work shifts and extended hours. Knowledge, Skills Knowledge of access control procedures. Knowledge of measures for the And Competencie Control and movement of equipment and stores. Knowledge of prescribed security procedures (e.g., MIS, NISA, Protection of Information Act, etc.) and the authority of security officers under these documents. Knowledge of the relevant emergency procedures.

Duties

Execute Access Control in terms of the Control of Access to Public Premises and Vehicles Act (Act No. 53 of 1985); Positive identification of employees, visitors and contactors at the security access point; Registering of employees, visitors and contractors, electronic searching of employees, visitors and contractors; Authorize entry into the premises to employees, visitors and contractors after complying with all the legislative requirements, confirm visits with the hosts and ensure escort in line with the prescripts; Issue admission control cards to visitors and receive them back; Keep the necessary visitor’s register; Check suppliers, articles and objects, where necessary, before they are allowed to be brought into the premises to ensure that the safety of the premises will not be threatened; Patrol buildings and fenced-off areas; Guard vehicles and equipment in the field – ONLY from a security point of view; Check all security equipment and facilities and take action, when necessary; Bring any deficiencies or problems with regard to security matters to the attention of senior security personnel.

Where to send your application

Applications may be hand-delivered, as follows: The Provincial Commissioner: Provincial Recruitment, 15 Bramficher Road, Durban 4000 (Servamus Building) Or can be posted in the following address: The Provincial Commissioner: Provincial Recruitment, P.O. Box 1965, Durban 4000 (For attention: Lt Colonel S.N Zondo) Via Email: KZN:Prov:HRPA:Zondo SN - Lt Col ZondoSN@saps.gov.za KZN:Prov:HRPA:Machaie PL - Capt MachaieP@saps.gov.za KZN:Prov:HRPA:Recruitment:Nkosi SV - PPO NkosiS2@saps.gov.za KZN:Prov:HRPA:Petersen HD - SAC PetersenH@saps.gov.za Mbokazi Sby- MbokaziSS@saps.gov.za Moodley Shaun MoodleyS3@saps.gov.za

Enquiries

Lieutenant Colonel S N Zondo/Captain Machaie /SAC Nkosi/AC Petersen/PO Moodley Tel No: (031) 325-4808 / 6194 / 4957/6404/6403

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 22 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 26 June 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.

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