POST 42/04 : SENIOR SECURITY OFFICER REF NO: 3/3/1/05/2025
Directorate: Vetting, Screening and Special Investigations: Grootfontein
Agricultural Development Institute (GADI)
SALARY : R228 321 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE : Eastern Cape (Middleburg)

REQUIREMENTS : Applicants must be in possession of grade 12 certificate. Registered as Security Officer with Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA) Grade B certificate. Must have a minimum of three (3) years security experience Job related knowledge: Knowledge of access control procedures. Knowledge of measures for the control and movement of equipment and stores. Knowledge of prescribed security procedures (e.g. Minimum Information Security Standard (MISS), Criminal Procedure Act, Minimum Physical Security Standard (MPSS), Protection of Information Act, etc) and the authority of security officers under these documents. Knowledge on the relevant emergency procedures. Willingness to work 12 hours shifts, travel and work irregular hours (afterhours, weekends and public holidays).

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 measure to address deviations from norms and standards. Monitor access control to prevent unauthorised entry in building 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. X-machines, Walk-through metal detectors, security lights and etc.) Check incidents / occurrence books / registers. Monitor and provide support in cases of emergencies. Ensure that unauthorised persons and dangerous objects do not enter the buildings / premises. Perform proper lockups for all officers and access points. Identify suspicious conduct. Follow up on incidents. Report all the identified security breaches and non-compliance to the supervisor. 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 threat 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 incidents 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 procedures. Update all registers for the incidents observed.

ENQUIRIES : Mr TK Maila Tel No: (012) 312 8627 & Cell: 060 461 4811
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email SSOrecruit052025@nda.agric.za
NOTE : Coloured, Indian Males and Africa, Coloured, Indian Females and Persons with disability are encouraged to apply

CLOSING DATE : 28 November 2025 at 16:00
NOTE : To apply, submit a completed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae (PDF document to a maximum of 10 megabytes) via e-mail or hand delivery. The Department will not be held responsible for server delays. Late applications due to technical issues will not be considered.