This vacancy has closed. It closed on 17 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
SECURITY GUARD
Department of Police
- Reference number
- NCS 1/6/2026
- Salary
- R170 226 per annum (Level 03)
- Centre
- Provincial Auxiliary Services: Security Management (Posted at Galeshewe HRDC)
- Province
- Northern Cape
- Closing date
- 17 July 2026
- Circular
- No 23 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 and competencies: Knowledge of access control procedures. Knowledge of measures for the 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 control admission by positive identification of officers / employees, visitors and maintenance personnel before they are allowed to enter the premises; issue admission control cards to visitors and receive them back; Keep the necessary visitor’s register; Check supplies, 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; Control the admission of vehicles in fenced-off areas, Patrol buildings and fenced-off areas; Guard vehicles, workshops and equipment in the field*Supervise cleaners and maintenance personnel – 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; Render assistance to security offices in the performance of duties.
Where to send your application
Applications can be posted to the Provincial Head: Human Resource Management, Recruitment Office, Private Bag X5001, Kimberley, 8300 or hand deliver to 19 George Street (locked silver container at entrance), Kimberley 8301 or e-mail to one of the following e-mail addresses: DiamondEN@saps.gov.za SyfersRC@saps.gov.za MoorcroftT@saps.gov.za
Enquiries
Lieutenant Colonel Diamond / PO Moorcroft / PPO Syfers Tel No: (053) 839 2864/ 2813/ 3724
Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 23 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 3 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.
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