SECURITY OFFICER: SECURITY MANAGEMENT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE

The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. The intention is to promote representatively in the Public Service through the filling of these posts and with persons whose appointment will promote representatively, will receive preference. An indication by candidates in this regard will facilitate the processing of applications. If no suitable candidates from the unrepresented groups can be recruited, candidates from the represented groups will be considered. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

POST 08/346: SECURITY OFFICER: SECURITY MANAGEMENT
REF NO: 2026/106
NUMBER OF POSTS: 3 POSTS
SALARY: R163 680 per annum
CENTRE: Pretoria Regional Office

REQUIEREMENTS:

A minimum Grade 10/ ABET level 3 plus Grade E, D, C (PSIRA), Basic communication, client liaison, basic security training, utilisation of firefighting equipment, evacuation processes.

Knowledge of legislative framework.

Control of Access to Public Premises and Vehicles Act 53 of 1985.

OHSA & First Aid.

Basic literacy.

Basic communication.

Knowledge of personnel movement within the work premises.

Being able to receive people and refer them as required.

Basic Computer skills.

Basic report writing skills.

Client orientation.

Problem solving.

Polite and friendly.

Being able to present the image of the Department.

High tactful and diplomatic.

Creativity, ability to work in a team.

Ability to work under pressure.

Hardworking, high standard of integrity.

Excellent interpersonal skills.

Must be prepared to work abnormal working hours/shifts.

DUTIES:

To provide physical security services at Pretoria Regional Office buildings.

To protect the lives, property assets and interest of department at the Pretoria Regional Office.

Implement security services policy and procedures, to safeguard personnel and property/ assets.

To provide a client’s relationship between security and personnel, visitors and suppliers.

To conduct effective and efficient access control, positive identification of individuals, patrols, escorts etc.

The provision of support to the administration of physical security services.

ENQUIRIES:

Ms M. Shingange Tel No: (012) 492 3137

APPLICATIONS:

The Regional Manager, Department of Public Works Private Bag X229, Pretoria, 0001

OR

251 Nana Sita AVN Building, Cnr Thabo Sehume and Nana Sita Street Pretoria.

OR

Email to RecruitPTA26-14@dpw.gov.za

FOR ATTENTION:

Ms M. Masubelele

CLOSING DATE: 20 MARCH 2026 AT 16H00

NOTE:

Applications must be submitted on the prescribed Z83 application form (obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the DPSA website link: https://www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/, which must be signed, initialled and dated by the applicant, and must be accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae (CV) only. Candidates are not required to submit certified copies of qualifications and related documents on application. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualification and other related documents on or before the date of interview, which should not be older than six months.

Should an application be submitted using incorrect/old Z83 application form, such an application will be disqualified. Further take note of the following on completion of Z83 application form: PART A and PART B must be fully completed. PART C – PART G: Noting that there is a limited space provided applicants may refer to CV or indicate. This will be acceptable as long as the CV has been attached and provides the required information. Page 1 of the Z83 application form must be initialled and page 2 signed and dated by the applicant. Failure to comply with the above instructions may result in an application being disqualified.

Applicants applying for more than one advertised post must submit separate Z83 application forms and CVs in respect to each post being applied for. Should an application be received where an applicant has applied for more than one posts on the same Z83 application form, the applicant will be considered for the first post indicated on the Z83 application form only.

Applications will be received via post/courier services, hand deliveries or email. Late applications will not be considered. Regulation 57 (c) and 67 (9) of the Public Service Regulations 2016, as amended, requires the executive authority to ensure that he or she is fully satisfied of the claims being made and the finalisation of Personnel Suitability Checks in order to verify claims and check the candidate for purpose of being fit and proper for employment, respectively.

Shortlisted candidates must be willing to undergo normal vetting and verification processes. Note: It is the responsibility of all applicants to ensure that foreign qualifications are evaluated by SAQA. Due to large volume of responses anticipated, receipt of applications will not be acknowledged, and correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Should you not have heard from us within three months from the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.

Entry level requirements for SMS posts: in terms of the Directive on Human Resource Management and Development on Public Service Professionalisation Volume 1 a requirement for appointment into SMS posts is the successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-Entry programme as endorsed by the National School of Governance (NSG). The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into SMS and the full details can be obtained by following the below link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training–course/sms-pre-entry-programme/.All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments.

One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Note: For emailed applications, please submit a single PDF document or One Attachment per application to the email address designated on the specific position. Kindly note that the emailed applications and attachments should not exceed 15MB. It remains the candidate’s responsibility to ensure that their application is successfully submitted using the required single pdf document.