DPSA Circular vacancies
Department of Independent Police Investigative Directorate

Director: Security & Facilitiies Management

Salary or stipendR1 317 384 per annum, (all-inclusive package)

The Department of Independent Police Investigative Directorate is looking for a Director: Security & Facilitiies Management. This is a permanent role based in Gauteng.

National Office: PretoriaApplications close 13 November 2026

Source: DPSA Circular 38 of 2026Post 38/174, page 109

Reference number
Q9/2026/54
Appointment
Permanent
Province
Gauteng
Closing date
13 November 2026
Centre
National Office: Pretoria

What you will need

  • Driver’s licence.
  • Knowledge

Experience

An Undergraduate qualification (NQF7) in Safety, Physical Security/ Security/ Vetting Management and any related fields. as recognised by SAQA. 5 years of experience at a middle/senior managerial level in Safety / Physical security and security vetting management environment.

Skills and competencies

  • Strategic capability and Leadership.
  • Good communication Skills.
  • Financial management skills.
  • Change management skills.
  • Client orientation and customer focus.
  • Problem solving and analytical skills.
  • Service delivery innovation.

Key responsibilities

  • Ensure physical and personnel security in the Department: Ensure the enforcement of physical security and access control.
  • Ensure proper safeguarding of departmental assets.
  • Establish and maintain security registers and other records.
  • Ensure the development and management of a contingency security plan.
  • Manage the implementation of security operating measures (e.g. access control, key control, facilitate threats and risk assessment for the employees of the department, etc.) as well as investigations on security breaches.
  • Ensure information security management in the department: Ensure that document safety systems are developed.
  • Ensure the monitoring and coordination communication of security matters.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant security prescripts such as MISS, Protection of Information Act, etc.
  • Ensure that information security awareness is promoted in the department.
  • Manage the vetting in the department: Ensure vetting filed work investigation is done.
  • Ensure that liaison with SSA (State Security Agency) for the evaluation and issuing of clearance certificates.
  • Ensure that uniform standards for security clearance levels are developed e.g. conduct regular workshops on the application process for security clearance.
  • Manage the team responsible for the provision of security and work management services.
  • Manage the provision of a conducive working environment in terms of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
  • Manage and ensure effective and efficient of financial, human and physical resources of the Directorate in line with applicable legislation: Ensure development and reporting on the operational plan for the unit.
  • Ensure that identification and development of strategic and operational risks and response plan of the unit.
  • Ensure that people management is effective.
  • Ensure that inputs to the annual report, interim and annual financial statements are provided.
  • Ensure participation in Management Committees of the Department. ensure and oversee effective governance and compliance pertaining to security and work environment management.
  • Ensure overall compliance with SCM prescripts and reporting

Additional details

  • Grade: National

How to apply

Independent Police Investigative Directorate, National Office Private Bag X941, Pretoria, 0001 or hand deliver to Benstra Building, 473 Stanza Bopape & Church Street, Arcadia, Pretoria, or email [email protected] (Please indicate the post name and reference number on the subject line) when applying through e-mail. FOR ATTENTION : Mr. DS Baloyi Tel No: (012) 399 0202

  • Application method: Post
  • Application method: Hand delivery
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Enquiries: Ms. NC Netsianda
  • Telephone: (012) 399 0039

Please note

  • Employment Equity Target: Women are encouraged to apply 110

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