This vacancy has closed. It closed on 24 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
SECURITY OFFICER (SHIFTS WORK)
Department of Water and Sanitation
Branch: Corporate Support Services
- Reference number
- 240726/08
- Salary
- R170 226 per annum (Level 03)
- Centre
- Pretoria Head Office
- Province
- Gauteng
- Closing date
- 24 July 2026
- Circular
- No 24 of 2026
Requirements
A Senior/Grade 12 (Matric) at NQF level 4. A valid Grade C Security Training Course Certificate. and a valid Grade C PSIRA Certificate. One (1) to (2) two years’ experience in the field of security will serve as an added advantage. Knowledge of the access control procedures. Knowledge of measures for the control and movement of equipment and stores. Knowledge of prescribed security procedures (e.g. MISS, MPSS, Protection of Information Act, etc). Knowledge of the relevant emergency procedures. Report writing skills. Able to work under pressure. Able to work long hours and shifts. Investigation and riot control skills. Effective communication skills. First aid and fire prevention competencies. Searching and evacuations skills.
Duties
Perform access control functions. Ensure safety in the building and premises. Ensure that equipment, documents and stores do not leave or enter the building or premises unauthorised. Ensure that all incidents are recorded in the occurrence book/registers. Operate control from room security equipment. The successful candidate will be required to work shifts, including night shifts, weekends, and public holidays.
Where to send your application
All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/
Enquiries
Mr M Buys Tel No: (012) 336 8321
Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 24 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 10 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.
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