SECURITY OFFICER: PHYSICAL PROTECTION

Department of Community Safety and Liaison

Reference number: POCS 12/2026
Salary: R170 226 – R200 523 per annum (Level 03)
Centre: Police Oversight and Community Safety, Western Cape Government.
Province: Western Cape
Closing date: 28 September 2026
Circular: No 32 of 2026

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Requirements

NQF level 4; PSIRA registration minimum Grade C; A valid code B (or higher) driving license. Competencies: Knowledge and understanding of the following: Access control procedures; Measures for the control and movement of equipment and stores; Prescribed security procedures (MIS, NISA, Protection of Information Act, etc.) and the authority of security officers under these documents; Relevant emergency procedures; Skills in the following: Numeracy; Computer literacy; Operating equipment and Communication (written and verbal).

Duties

Perform access and egress control; Conduct internal and external patrols; Provide an asset protection service; Perform effective incident reporting and Operate control room security equipment.

Where to send your application

To apply, please complete an application form (Z 83) and current CV (5 pages maximum). The post being applied for and the reference number must be clearly indicated on the Z83 application form. To submit your application, there are 3 methods in which you can apply, please only use 1 of the following: 1. Hand deliver your application for Attention: Western Cape Government Jobs, 44 Gannet Street Pelican Heights, Cape Town (From Monday to Friday between 07:00am to 17:00pm); Or 2.Post your application for Attention: Western Cape Government Jobs, PO Box 22432, Fish Hoek, 7974, Or 3.Email your application to, westerncape@respond.co.za Clearly indicate the reference number of post in email subject line and ensure attachments are in the appropriate format (MS Word or PDF).

Enquiries

Mr D Samuels Tel No: (021) 483 5861

Note

Applications not submitted on or before the closing date as well as faxed copies will not be considered. If you did not receive any correspondence within 3 months of closing date, consider your application as unsuccessful. NB: Applicants from relevant local communities will receive preferences. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 32 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 4 September 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.

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