
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.
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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