SECURITY OFFICER

Department of Sport, Arts and Culture

Directorate: Securities and Facilities Management

Reference number: REFS/056613
Salary: R170 226 per annum (Level 03), (plus benefits)
Centre: Head Office
Province: Gauteng
Closing date: 6 October 2026
Circular: No 34 of 2026

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Requirements

The successful candidate should have a Security Grade C or above and PSIRA certificate. No previous experience is required. Knowledge of control and access to public premises Act 53 of 1985. Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of 85 of 1993. Knowledge of MISS, & PSIRA Act 56 of 2001). Knowledge of emergency procedures in the workplace.

Duties

Perform access control functions which will include the following: determine whether visitors have appointments/ or the service that the visitor requires. Contact the relevant employee to confirm the appointment or refer the visitor to the relevant service delivery point. Complete or ensure that the admission control documents/cards as required. Escort visitors to relevant employee/venues where required. Operate X-ray machines where applicable. Lock and unlock entrances. Identify suspicious conduct. Ensure that unauthorized people and dangerous objects do not enter the building/premises. Follow-up incidents. Ensure safety in the building and the premises. This will include following; undertake building/premises patrols identify and check; that doors are locked or unlocked as required; water leaks and that taps are closed; fire hazards, exposed electrical contact and other fire hazards emanating from for instance chemicals; lights, switch on and off as required; and suspicious objects and packages. Apply emergency procedures (in situations like bomb scares, riots etc.) and alert emergency services and department security management. Ensure that all assets do not leave or enter the building or premises unauthorized. This will include the following tasks: ensure that all assets which leave the premises are accompanied bypass-out; 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. Ensure all incidents are recorded in the occurrence books/registers.

Where to send your application

must be online at https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za or emailed to: SACRCentralCorridor@gauteng.gov.za

Enquiries

Ms. Cynthia Mabaso Tel No: (011) 355 2714 / 071 853 3669

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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