SECURITY OFFICER SUPERVISOR

Department of Public Works and Infrastructure

Component: District Office

Reference number: S.4/3/11/4
Salary: R237 453 per annum (Level 05)
Centre: Waterberg district
Province: Limpopo
Closing date: 25 September 2026
Circular: No 32 of 2026

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Requirements

A qualification at NQF level 04 or 05 as recognized by SAQA. Security certificate (A minimum of 1 year of study) Grade B PSIRA certificate. Three (3) years’ experience in security Valid driver’s license, with the exception of applicants with disabilities. Knowledge And Skills: Knowledge of relevant Public Service Acts, regulations and frameworks. Knowledge and understanding of policy analysis, development and interpretation. Physical security risk control measures. Security principles and practices. MPSS. MISS. Problem solving and analysis. Decision making. Team leadership. Creativity. Financial management. Customer focus and responsiveness. Communication. Computer skills. People management. Planning and organising. Conflict management.

Duties

Supervise the security functions performed by the security officers/service providers, ensuring adherence to department security policies. Allocate duties to security officers/service providers, monitor outcomes and institute the necessary corrective measures to address deviations from norms and standards. Monitor access control to prevent unauthorised entry in buildings and other premises. Authorisation of the equipment, documents and stores into or out of the building or premises Inspect and report all none functioning of security measures (e.g. XRay machines, Walk-through metal detectors, security lights and etc.). Check incidents / occurrence books/registers. Monitor and provide support in case of emergencies. Administrative and related functions: Determining rosters, shift schedules and overtime. Monitor performance of employees and determine training needs. Control leave and related personnel matters in line with HR procedures and prescripts. Provide security related services: Administer key control system. Identify risks and threats to the security of the department. Provide information regarding incidents to investigating officers. Monitor and respond to alarm system. Report faulty equipment/systems. Ensure systems are functioning optimally through scheduled services. Conduct preliminary incident investigations and submit reports. Administer all control room operations to safeguard the department`s assets: Supervise all control room activities. Report all incidents and any identified non-compliance relating to security prescripts. Review of footages upon request through proper procedure. Update all registers for the incidents observed.

Where to send your application

Applicants should apply through the following website https://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za The application on the eRecruitment system should be accompanied by the new Z83 and recent comprehensive CV (previous experience must be comprehensively detailed, i.e. positions held and duration/dates). Failure to attach required documents will result in the application not being considered/disqualified Applications may also be hand delivered/posted to: Department of Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure: Private Bag X9490, Polokwane, 0700 or 231 hand delivered at Works Tower Building, No. 43 Church Street, Polokwane, 0699. For Capricorn District: Private Bag X9378, Polokwane, 0700 Or hand deliver at 15 Landros Mare street, next to Correctional Services. For Mopani District: Private Bag X576, Giyani, 0826 or hand deliver at 570 Parliamentary Building, Giyani. For Sekhukhune District: Private Bag X02 Chuenespoort, 0745 or hand deliver at Lebowakgomo Zone A, next to traffic department. For Vhembe District: Private Bag X2248, Sibasa, 0970 or hand deliver at Cnr. Traffic and Raluswielo Street, Sibasa. For Waterberg District: Private Bag X1028, Modimolle, 0510 or hand deliver at Cnr. Thabo Mbeki & Elias Motsoaledi Street. The application on eRecruitment system should be accompanied by recent comprehensive CV (previous experience must be comprehensively detailed, i.e. positions held and duration/dates) as well as copies of all qualifications, Identity Document and valid driver’s license only. Failure to attach copies and required documents will result in the application not being considered/disqualification.

Enquiries

Ms Rammala MY and Ms PE Hlaole Tel No: (014) 718 3000/3040/3052/3027

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 10 September 2026.

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