This vacancy has closed. It closed on 17 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
SECURITY OFFICER
Department of Police
- Reference number
- WCSO3/2026
- Salary
- R170 226 per annum (Level 03)
- Centre
- VSS, Bellville
- Province
- Western Cape
- Closing date
- 17 July 2026
- Circular
- No 23 of 2026
Requirements
Applicants must display competency in the post-specific core functions; Be in possession of a Senior Certificate (Grade 12) or National Certificate (Vocational) recorded on the National Learner Record Database on NQF level 4; Registration with the Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA); Be in possession of at least a Grade C security certificate; Not declared unfit to possess a firearm; Be willing to undergo firearm competency training. Be willing to maintain firearm competency. Be fluent in at least two of the official languages, of which one must be English; Be a South African Citizen; Must have no criminal record or pending criminal / departmental cases; Degree / Diploma in the field of security will be an added advantage; Applicants will be subjected to a vetting process which will include security screening and fingerprint verification; Relevant courses in the field of the post as well as valid driver’s license for at least a light motor vehicle will serve as an advantage; Be willing to work shifts and extended hours.
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 in to 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 act, when necessary; Bring any deficiencies or problems regarding security matters to the attention of senior security personnel.
Where to send your application
Complete application forms must be hand-delivered to: South African Police Service, Customs House Building, Lower Heerengracht Street, Cape Town, 8000, posted to Private Bag X9004, Cape Town, 8000, emailed to: Recruitment84@saps.gov.za Recruitment88@saps.gov.za Recruitment94@saps.gov.za Recruitment93@saps.gov.za Recruitment92@saps.gov.za Recruitment82@saps.gov.za
Enquiries
Customs House Building, Lower Heerengracht Street, Cape Town, HRC Ngqalelo Tel No: 021 4096594
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 8 September 2026.
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