Location: Pretoria, Gauteng | Category: Security Officer
Position Details
- Job Title: Security Officer (x2 Posts)
- Reference Number: HRMC 11/25/10
- Branch: Counter Corruption and Security Services
- Location: Head Office, Tshwane (Pretoria)
- Salary: R155,148 – R182,757 per annum (Level 03 – Basic Salary)
Minimum Requirements
- Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate (NQF Level 4, SAQA-recognized)
- PSIRA Grade C Certificate and Basic Security Officer Course
- Knowledge of the following:
- South African Constitution
- Public Service and Departmental Legislation
- Minimum Information Security Standards (MISS)
- National Intelligence Strategy Act
- Criminal Procedure Act (1977, as amended)
- Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA)
- Understanding of investigative techniques and methodologies
- Willingness to work shifts and extended hours
Skills & Competencies
- Technical and problem-solving abilities
- People management and service delivery innovation
- Client orientation and customer focus
- Analytical thinking and sound decision-making
- Time management and ability to meet deadlines
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Teamwork, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills
- Digital transformation support and computer literacy
- High levels of integrity, accountability, and patriotism
Key Responsibilities
- Manage access control for visitors and staff
- Confirm appointments and direct visitors accordingly
- Maintain access control registers and issue access passes
- Monitor entrances/exits and lock/unlock as necessary
- Identify and report suspicious behavior or items
- Prevent unauthorized access and entry of dangerous items
- Escort visitors and respond to security incidents
- Support digital transformation and records management initiatives
- Ensure governance, compliance, and resource safeguarding
- Provide coaching and enforce adherence to regulatory standards
Application Process
Closing Date:
08 May 2025
How to Apply
Option 1: Online Submission
Apply via: https://eRecruitment.dha.gov.za
Option 2: Manual Submission
Post to:
Private Bag X114, Pretoria, 0001
Or deliver by hand to:
230 Johannes Ramokhoase Street, Pretoria, 0001
Required Documents
- Completed New Z83 Application Form (Download at www.dpsa.gov.za)
- Detailed CV (Include start/end dates, duties, and reasons for leaving each role)
- Certified copies of:
- ID Document
- Educational qualifications and academic transcripts
- Driver’s license (if required)
- Proof of current earnings (if applicable)
- SAQA evaluation for foreign qualifications (if applicable)
Important Notes
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- Shortlisted candidates will undergo:
- Interviews
- Assessments
- Suitability checks (credit, criminal, citizenship, qualifications)
- Preference may be given to:
- Locally based applicants
- Unemployed youth
- Departmental interns or learners who meet the requirements
- Appointment is subject to a probation period and security clearance
Department of Home Affairs: Security Officer (x2 Posts)
