This vacancy has closed. It closed on 10 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.

SENIOR SECURITY OFFICER

Department of Health

Salary: R237 453 per annum
Centre: Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory
Province: Western Cape
Closing date: 10 July 2026
Circular: No 22 of 2026

Requirements

Minimum educational qualification: Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification. Registration with a Professional Council: Candidates must be registered as a Security Officer Grade B or higher with the Security Board in terms of the Security Industry Regulatory Authority Act (PSIRA). Experience: Appropriate security experience. Inherent requirements of the job: Willing to rotate, in different sections of security department and change shifts when required. Willingness to work shifts and be available on a 24-hour basis. A valid Driver's License. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge of security related prescripts, regulations, procedures and the Occupational Health & Safety Act. Good interpersonal communication skills and ability to work in a team as well as independently. Be responsible, diligent and ability to work under pressure.

Duties

(key result areas/outputs): Contract Management of private security and conduct crowd control. Monitor the patrol of buildings, parking areas and perimeter fencing and control keys and all security documents. Investigate crimes and incidents, writing reports and statements. Supervise inhouse and outsource security officers and practice disciplinary processes to the subordinates. Monitor the CCTV control room’s effectiveness and monitor the effectiveness of access and egress control.

Where to send your application

Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).

Enquiries

Mr S Ndzuzo, tel. no. (021) 404-3111

Note

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 22 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 26 June 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.

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