SECURITY OFFICER

Department of Public Works and Infrastructure

Reference number: DPWI 77/07/2026
Salary: R170 226 per annum (Level 03)
Centre: Queenstown
Province: Eastern Cape
Closing date: 17 August 2026
Circular: No 27 of 2026

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Requirements

National Senior Certificate. Basic security officer’s course. Grade C registration with PSIRA. No experience required. Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge of the access control procedure Knowledge of measures of control and movement of equipment & stores Prescribes security procedures e.g MIS, NISA, Protection of Information Act, Emergency Procedures. Communication skills, Read and write.

Duties

Perform access control functions Determine appointments/ or services that the visitors require Contact relevant employee to confirm appointment or refer visitor to the relevant service delivery point Complete or ensure that the admission control register is completed Issue admission control documents/cards as required Escort visitors to relevant employees/venues where Lock and unlock entrances Ensure that unauthorized persons and dangerous objects do not enter the building/premises Follow-up on incidence Undertake building/premises patrols Identify and check doors are locked or unlocked as required Check water leaks and that taps are closed Identify and check fire hazards, exposed electrical contacts and other fire hazards Check lights, switch on and off as required Check suspicious objects and packages and report Apply emergency procedures Ensure safe keeping of equipment, documents and stores of the Department Complete registers to control the movement of equipment, stores and documents Confirm that no equipment, stores and assets of the department leave the building/premises unauthorized Inspect vehicles entering and leaving the premises Gather information and report on missing and stolen equipment and stores Handle documents at points of entry according to classification and the prescript.

Where to send your application

Applications must be submitted as follows: via the provincial e-recruitment system accessible at: https://ecprov.gov.za and/or at https://erecruitment.ecotp.gov.za The Provincial e-Recruitment System is available 24/7 and closes at 23: 59 on the Closing Date. To report any e- Recruitment System challenges send an email with your (i) ID Number, (ii) profile email address, (iii) details of your issue to: e-recruitment- bhisho@ecdpw.gov.za Do not send any applications to this email address; should you do so, your applications/ CV will be regarded as lost and will not be considered. Technical support is limited to working hours: (08:00-16:30 Mon- Thursday and 08:00-16:00 on Friday). Hand-delivered/ E-Mailed/ Faxed/ Posted applications will not be accepted.

Enquiries

Ms. N. Ndawo at 083 627 2151 / Ms. S. Nenene at 083 627 2151 / Mr. S. Mpumlwana 083 627 2151, e-recruitment Technical Enquires: e-recruitment-bhisho@ecdpw.gov.za

Note

Preference will be given to Youth, African Female.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 27 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 31 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 31 July 2026.

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