DPSA Circular vacancies
Department of Social Development

Security Officer (X50 POSTS)

Salary or stipendR170 226 per annum (Level 03)

The Department of Social Development is looking for a Security Officer (X50 POSTS). This is a permanent role based in Free State.

Thabo Mofutsanyana District OfficeApplications close 20 November 2026

Source: DPSA Circular 39 of 2026Post 39/279, page 208

Reference number
DSDFS 103/26 (X6 Posts) Vrede Sub-Office
Appointment
Permanent
Province
Free State
Closing date
20 November 2026
Number of posts
50
Job level
03
Centre
Thabo Mofutsanyana District Office

What you will need

  • Basic Security Officer’s course.
  • Basic Education and Training (NQF level 3).
  • Registration with PSIRA Grade C.
  • Knowledge of access control procedures.
  • Knowledge of measures for the control and movement of equipment and store.
  • Knowledge of prescribed security procedures (e.g.
  • MISS, NISA, Protection of Information Act, etc) and the authority on security officers under these 209 documents.
  • Knowledge on the relevant emergency procedures.
  • Successful candidate will be expected to undergo a security clearance.

Experience

Experience in security will be an added advantage

Professional registration

Registration with PSIRA Grade C.

Key responsibilities

  • Perform access control functions.
  • Ensure safety within the premises.
  • Ensure that equipment, documents and stores do not leave or enter the building or premises unauthorized.
  • Ensure that all incidents regarding security breaches are recorded in the occurrence book/registers.
  • Operate control room security equipment.

Additional details

  • Grade: Provincial

How to apply

Apply online to the http:jobs.gauteng.gpg.gov.za website only.

  • Application method: Online
  • Enquiries: Mr. MW Molahloe at 083 2915468 210
  • Telephone: 083 2915468

Please note

  • Application form (Z83) should be accompanied by a recently updated CV.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be required to bring their originally certifies copies of their qualifications, ID and drivers licence.
  • Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered.
  • All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview.
  • Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity.
  • Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only.
  • If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
  • Kindly note that: successful candidates will be subjected to a security clearance in terms of a criminal record check, verifications of qualifications.
  • All short-listed candidates may be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, for which the logistics will be communicated by the department.
  • All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre- entry assessments.
  • One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment.
  • Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process.
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