SECURITY OFFICER
Department of Home Affairs
- Reference number
- HRMC 71/26/3
- Salary
- R170 226 - R200 523 per annum (Level 03)
- Centre
- Branch: Counter Corruption and Security Services
- Province
- Gauteng
- Closing date
- 13 November 2026
- Circular
- No 39 of 2026
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Fill the Z83 for this postRequirements
Grade 12 National Senior Certificate at NQF level 4 as recognised by SAQA. Basic security officer’s course, Grade C. Basic education and training. PSIRA Grade C Certificate is required Knowledge and understanding of the Public Service Regulatory Framework. Knowledge and understanding of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and Treasury regulations. Knowledge of the Minimum Information Security standards (MISS). Knowledge of the National Intelligence Strategy Act. Knowledge of the Protection of Information Act. Understanding of investigative techniques and methodology. Knowledge of Control of Access to Public Premises and vehicle Act. Knowledge of departmental legislation as well as Human Resources legislation and prescripts. Knowledge of the Criminal Procedure Act of 1977 as amended. Knowledge of Protection of Personal Information Act no 4 of 2013 as amended. Shift working is required. Willingness to travel and work extended hours. Required skills and competencies: Client orientation and customer focus. People Management and Empowerment. Service Delivery Innovation. Problem solving. Program and Project Administration. Conflict Management and Resolution. Coordination and planning. Ability to meet deadlines. Presentation Skills. Interpersonal skills. Tactical skill. Communication. Analytical skills. Decision Making. Interviewing skills. Computer Literacy. Patriotism, Honesty, Integrity and Accountability.
Duties
The successful candidates will be responsible for, amongst others, the following specific tasks: Perform access control functions. Ensure safety in the building and the premises by undertaking patrols, to identify fire hazards, suspicious objects and packages. Ensure that equipment’s and store do not leave or enter the premises unauthorized. Administer the control room. Monitoring of (CCTV) close circuit television. Handling keys. Reporting of faulty security equipment. Administration of all control room activities: key control, incident management, visitors and contractors and registers. Handling documents at point of entry according to prescript. Apply emergency procedure in event of emergency.
Where to send your application
Applications compliant with the “Directions to Applicants” above, must be submitted online at https://erecruitment.dha.gov.za or Head Office, Hallmark Building: Physical address: 230 Johannes Ramokhoase Street, Pretoria, 0001
Enquiries
Head Office: Ms T Rakgoale Tel No: (012) 406 2808
Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 39 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 30 October 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 30 October 2026.
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