SECURITY OFFICER

Office of the Chief Justice

Reference number: 2026/137/OCJ 2026/135/OCJ
Salary: R170 226 – R200 523.per annum (Level 03) The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
Centre: Kwazulu-Natal Local Division of The High Court: Durban
Province: KwaZulu-Natal
Closing date: 28 September 2026
Circular: No 33 of 2026

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Requirements

An applicant should be in possession of a grade 10 or equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA. Basic Security Officer’s course, at least Grade C with a valid PSIRA certificate. A minimum of one (1) year experience in security industry and a valid driver’s license will serve as an added advantage. Knowledge and skills: Knowledge of Access to Public Premises and Vehicle Act and other security related legislations, access control procedures, control and movement of equipment and stores, prescribed security procedures (e.g. MIS, NISA, Protection of Information Act, etc.) and the authority of security officers under these documents. Knowledge on the relevant emergency procedures and Batho Pele Principles. Skilled in interpersonal, client service, listening skills, problem solving, decision making, communication, computer and facilitating.

Duties

Perform access control functions, determine whether visitors have appointments/or the service that visitor requires, contact the relevant employees to confirm the appointment or refer the visitor to the relevant service delivery point, ensure that the admission control register is completed and issue admission control documents/ cards as required, utilise walk-through metal detector for the effectiveness of access control, ensure that unauthorised persons and dangerous object do not enter the building/premises, report all the identified security breaches and non-compliance to the supervisor, ensure that equipment, document and store do not leave or enter the building or premises unauthorised, ensure that the registers control the movement of equipment, stores and documents are completed, ensure that no equipment, stores as assets of the department leave the building /premises unauthorised. 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 prescripts, operate control room security equipment’s, monitor all movements, events, and activities within the department's premises using CCTV equipment’s, ensure that security system is in good working condition, report all incidents monitored, report to the supervisor, monitor all access points for effective access control, report all identified non-compliance to security policy and procedures to improve office security, ensure safety in the building and premises, undertake building/ and the primes patrols to identify and check, apply emergency procedures (in situations like bomb scares, riots etc.) and alert emergency services and department management, monitor and respond to alarm system. Ensure all incidents are recorded in the occurrence books/registers, ensure that recorded information is correct, update the information on the occurrence book/register as and when required, liaise with supervisor to verify information recorded and perform any other duties assigned to you by the supervisor/ Court Manager.

Where to send your application

Applications can be sent via email to 2026/135/OCJ@judiciary.org.za

Enquiries

Technical: Ms K Marias Tel No: (031) 492 5502 HR related enquiries: Ms SZ Mvuyana Tel No: (031) 493 1723

Note

The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the Employment Equity goals.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 33 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 11 September 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 11 September 2026.

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