This vacancy has closed. It closed on 17 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
SECURITY OFFICERS (X40 POSTS)
Department of Police
Division: Human Resource Development
- Reference number
- HRD 80/06/2026
- Salary
- R170 226 per annum (Level 03)
- Centre
- SAPS Academy Chatsworth: (
- Province
- Gauteng
- Closing date
- 17 July 2026
- Circular
- No 23 of 2026
Requirements
Applicants must display competency in the core functions of the post. Be proficient in at least English and one other official language. Be a citizen of the Republic of South Africa of which documentary proof must be furnished on the day of interview. Be in possession of a Grade 10/ Standard 8/ NCV level 2 certificate/ report (NQF level 2 as recognized by SAQA), for which documentary proof can be produced when required. Valid Registration with the Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA). Be in possession of at least a Grade C security certificate or higher. Not declared unfit to possess a fire-arm. Be willing to undergo firearm competency training and to maintain firearm competency. Relevant courses in the field of the post will serve as an added advantage. A valid driver’s license for at least a light motor vehicle will also serve as an added advantage. Be willing to work shifts and extended hours. Knowledge, Skills and Competencies: 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., MIS, NISA, Protection of Information Act, etc.) and the authority of security officers under these documents. Knowledge of the relevant emergency procedures.
Duties
Execute Access Control in terms of the Control of Access to Public Premises and Vehicles Act (Act No. 53 of 1985); Positive identification of employees, visitors and contactors at the security access point; Registering of employees, visitors and contractors, electronic searching of employees, visitors and contractors; Authorize entry in to the premises to employees, visitors and contractors after complying with all the legislative requirements, confirm visits with the hosts and ensure escort in line with the prescripts; Issue admission control cards to visitors and receive them back; Keep the necessary visitor’s register; Check suppliers, articles and objects, where necessary, before they are allowed to be brought into the premises to ensure that the safety of the premises will not be threatened; Patrol buildings and fenced-off areas; Guard vehicles and equipment in the field – ONLY from a security point of view; Check all security equipment and facilities and take action, when necessary; Bring any deficiencies or problems with regard to security matters to the attention of senior security personnel.
Where to send your application
Application forms must be hand delivered or e-mailed to the following addresses (Please utilize only one (1) mode of delivery which is convenient to you): Division: Human Resource Development (DIV: HRD) Hand delivery or courier to : Shorburg Building, 429 Helen Joseph Street, Pretoria: Email address: hagenn@saps.gov.za SAPS Academy Tshwane: Hand delivery or courier to: 1 Rebecca Street, Pretoria West Email address: traincoladmin@saps.gov.za SAPS Academy Oudtshoorn: Hand delivery or courier to: Park Road South 1, Wesbank, Oudtshoorn Email address: divhrd.odnss@saps.gov.za divhrd.odnhrm@saps.gov.za, SAPS Academy Bishop Lavis: Hand delivery or courier to: 100 Myrtle Street, Bishop Lavis Email address: blahhrm@saps.gov.za and bishoplavis.sec@saps.gov.za SAPS Academy Philippi: Hand delivery or courier to: 55 New Eisleben Road, Philippi: Email address: SwartlandE@saps.gov.za SAPS Academy Bhisho: Hand delivery or courier to: R63 Konga Road, Bhisho: E-Mail Adress: MfenguXC@saps.gov.za/ MdlankomoM@saps.gov.za SAPS Academy Mthatha: Hand delivery or courier to: No.1 Vukuzana Street, Police Camp Area, Police Camp, Mthatha, 5099: Email address: DalindyeboT@saps.gov.za and DalasaM@saps.gov.za 200 SAPS Academy Graaff-Reinet: Hand delivery or courier to: 22 College Road, Robert Sobukwe, 6280: Email address: MeyerU@saps.gov.za; DeyselZ@saps.gov.za SAPS Academy Ulundi: Hand delivery or courier to: Ingulube Street Unit A, Ulundi Email address: MhlunguS@saps.gov.za SAPS Academy Atteridgeville: Hand delivery or courier to: 100 Predustria, Pretoria -West. Emailaddress:Kgopathuso@saps.gov.za or NombangaSH@saps.gov.za SAPS Academy Hammanskraal:Hand delivery or courier to:1 Gwala Avenue, Hammanskraal. Email address: PitsiM@saps.gov.za SAPS Academy Benoni: Hand delivery or courier to: 36 Hospital Road, NorthMead, Benoni Email address: theronjl@saps.gov.za SAPS Academy Rietondale:Hand delivery or courier to: Alben Building, 661 Chamberlain Str, Rietfontein Email address: MohaleT@saps.gov.za / ChaukeT5@saps.gov.za SAPS Academy Chatsworth: Hand delivery or courier to: 241 Moorton Drive, Chatsworth, Durban Email address: MolefeM4@saps.gov.za or NaidooM10@saps.gov.za GumedeSandile@saps.gov.za SAPS Academy Potchefstroom: Hand delivery or courier to: Welgegund Farm, R53 Ventersdorp Road, Potchefstroom. Email address: monyemorekg@saps.gov.za SAPS Academy Thabazimbi: Hand delivery or courier to: Buffelshoek Farm, Gate 325, Alma Gravel Road, Thabazimbi Email address: PelserJ@saps.gov.za SAPS Academy Moloto: Hand delivery or courier to: Jakkalsdans Farm 243 JR, Plot Road 2, Dewagensdrift, Moloto Road Email address: NqetoZBL@saps.gov.za / MtimunyeB2@saps.gov.za / MasemolaF@saps.gov.za SAPS Academy Addo: Hand delivery or courier to: Farm 7, Slagboom, Addo: Email address: Ganasp3@saps.gov.za or ZahelaPT@saps.gov.za SAPS Academy Mankwe: Hand delivery or courier to: R510 Rustenburg to Northam Road, Mogwase : Email address: KatjediMA@saps.gov.za SAPS Academy All Saints: Hand delivery or courier to: R63, Komga Road, Bhisho: Email address: NgubekileBG@saps.gov.za , JongileXP@saps.gov.za SAPS Academy Arcadia: Hand delivery or courier to: 640 Francis Baard Street, Arcadia, Pretoria: Email address: boshoffk@saps.gov.za SAPS Academy Roodeplaat: Hand delivery or courier to: Remainder of Portion 3 of 293 Jr Moloto Road, Roodeplaat.: Email address: OosthuizenSterna@saps.gov.za Or BoshoffP@saps.gov.za SAPS Academy Paarl: Hand delivery or courier to: 429 Main Street, Lemoenkloof, Paarl: Email address: davidsc3@saps.gov.za
Enquiries
Saps Academy Moloto: Enquiries can be directed to: Lt Col ZBL Nqeto: Tel number: 082 779 8736 SAPS Academy Mankwe: Enquiries can be directed to: Lt Col MA Katjedi:Tel number: 071 411 0164/014 558 8170 SAPS Academy Potchefstroom: Enquiries can be directed to: CPO G Monyemore:Tel number: 018 299 0121/19/20 SAPS Academy Paarl: Enquiries can be directed to: Lt Col C Davids:Tel number: 0218079019 SAPS Academy Atteridgeville: Enquiries can be directed to: Lt Colonel Netshandama:Tel number: 082 778 2842 SAPS Academy Chatsworth: Enquiries can be directed to: Capt Molefe: Tel number: 031 402 7012 / 031 402 7020 / 031 402 7019 SAPS Academy Benoni: Enquiries can be directed to: WO L Theron:Tel number: 011 871 5835 SAPS Academy Arcadia: Enquiries can be directed to: Capt K Boshoff:Tel number: 0826795849 SAPS Academy Rietondale: Enquiries can be directed to: HRC TP Mohale-076 8788 366 / HRC TH Chauke- 082 324 8271 SAPS Academy Bhisho: Enquiries can be directed to: Capt Mfengu & PPO Mdlankomo:Tel Number: 040 608 8258/67 SAPS Academy Bishop Lavis: Enquiries can be directed to: Capt Mavango:Tel number: 0219355571/ 75 Saps Academy Graaff-Reinet: Enquiries can be directed to: Capt U Meyer / Sergeant Z Deysel: Tel number: 049 891 0050 SAPS Academy Mthatha: Enquiries can be directed to: Capt Dalindyebo:Tel number: 047 531 1026 Ext 1056 / 1009 or 082 523 3257 SAPS Academy Oudtshoorn: Enquiries can be directed to: Lt Col RM Arries / Capt D Moores Tel number: 044 203 2223 SAPS Academy Tshwane: Enquiries can be directed to: Colonel JL Muridili; Captain Nkuna Tel number: 071 313 3604; 082 608 3902 SAPS Academy Ulundi: Enquiries can be directed to: Lt Colonel S Mhlungu:Tel number: 082 330 6783 Division: Human Resource Development (Div: Hrd): Enquiries can be directed to: Lt Col GM Masemola/Capt Hagen:Tel number: 012 334 3796 / 012 334 3663
Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 23 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 3 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 8 September 2026.
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