SECURITY GUARDS

Department of Basic Education

Branch: Finance and Administration

Reference number: DBE/73/2026
Salary: R201 093 per annum (Level 04)
Centre: Pretoria
Province: Gauteng
Closing date: 5 October 2026
Circular: No 34 of 2026

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Requirements

The applicant must be in possession of a Senior Certificate or equivalent; Communication (written and verbal); Valid PSIRA Registration; Security Training with accredited security training such as Grade “A, B, C or D”; Fire Fighting & First Aid certificate added advantage; Clean criminal record; Security and operational skills- access and egress control; Patrol and surveillance techniques; CCTV and alarm monitoring; Incident and emergency response; Visitor and vehicle management; key and access control management; Communication skills- effective verbal communication; Good written communication and report writing; active listening; professional interaction with officials, visitors and the public; Personal competencies- professionalism; discipline and adherence to procedures; Reliability and punctuality; Alertness and vigilance; Ability to remain calm under pressure; Integrity, Honesty and confidentiality; Problem solving and decision making- assess situations and take appropriate actions; Ability to identify potential risks; Respond effectively to emergencies; Escalate the incidents through correct reporting channels; Exercising sound judgment within delegated authority; Team-work and interpersonal skills; Ability to work effectively as part of security team; Cooperation with management and other stakeholders; Conflict management skills; Respect for diversity and different backgrounds; Ability to work with SAPS, and other security stakeholders where required.

Duties

The successful candidate will be responsible for guarding and protecting of people, property and information; Conducting security patrols; Monitoring CCTV and alarm systems; Searching persons, vehicles or property where legally authorised; Responding to security incidents and emergencies; Maintaining OB and incident reports; Enforcing organizational security procedures; Reporting suspicious activities, security breaches and incidents; Managing security operations in the department.

Where to send your application

Submitted via post to: Private Bag X895, Pretoria, 0001 or hand-deliver to: The Department of Basic Education, 222 Struben Street, Pretoria or you can email your application to Sechele.O@dbe.gov.za/Segowa.M@dbe.gov.za/Kumalo.N@dbe.gov.za/Sko sana.th@dbe.gov.za Please visit the Department of Education’s website at www.education.gov.za FOR ATTENTION : Ms N Monyela/ Mr M Segowa

Enquiries

Ms N Monyela Tel No: (012) 357 3294/ Mr M Segowa Tel No: (012) 357 4291

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 34 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 18 September 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 18 September 2026.

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