POST 23/293 : SECURITY OFFICERS (X26 POSTS)
Division: Detective And Forensic Services
SALARY : R170 226 per annum (Level 03)
CENTRE : Financial Management and Administration Services: Support Services: National Head Office: Arcadia: Pretoria: Ref No. FS 43/2026 (X5 Posts)
Explosives: Criminal Record and Crime Scene Management: National Head Office: Pretoria: Ref No. FS 44/2026 (X11 Posts)
Financial Management and Administration Services: Nodal Support Centre: Forensic Science Laboratory: National Head Office: Silverton: Pretoria: Ref No. FS 45/2026 (X4 Posts)
Financial Management and Administration: Nodal Support Centre: Eastern Cape: Gqeberha: Ref No. FS 46/2026 (X2 Posts)
Financial Management and Administration Services: Nodal Support Centre: Forensic Science Laboratory: Western Cape: Plattekloof Ref No: FS 47/2026 (X2 Posts)
Financial Management and Administration Services: Nodal Support Centre: Forensic Science Laboratory: KwaZulu-Natal: Amanzimtoti Ref No: FS 48/2026 (X2 Posts)

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 the 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 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.

ENQUIRIES : Lt Colonel G Moonsamy / Captain SM Maja: Tel No: (012) 421-0501/0193
APPLICATIONS : Applications must be posted / hand delivered or emailed to the following addresses: Postal Address Private Bag X322, Pretoria, 0001. Hand Delivery: Corner Beckett and Pretorius Street Strelitzia Building Arcadia 0083 E-Mail address: MohlalaM2@saps.gov.za Note: Applications forwarded by post to be addressed as follows, for attention The Commander: Personnel Management, (Attention: Lieutenant Colonel G Moonsamy).

CLOSING DATE : 17 July 2026 at 16:00
NOTE : Applications must be submitted on a Z83 Form (2021 version), obtainable from http://www.dpsa.gov.za/dpsa2g/vacancies.asp, which must be accompanied with a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae. The post particulars and reference number of the post you are applying for, must be correctly specified on the application form. Please complete a separate application form for each post you wish to apply for. It is the responsibility of the applicants to submit applications timeously to the correct physical address as provided in the advertisement.