🛡️ Security & Law Enforcement Jobs

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SECURITY OFFICER

PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION: LIMPOPO PROVINCE

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PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION: LIMPOPO PROVINCE · limpopo

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SECURITY GUARD

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PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION: LIMPOPO PROVINCE

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PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION: LIMPOPO PROVINCE

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PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION: GAUTENG PROVINCE

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PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION: GAUTENG PROVINCE · gauteng

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INVESTIGATOR: OFFICE OF CONSUMER PROTECTOR REF.

PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION: EASTERN CAPE

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SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE

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CRIME STOP OPERATORS DET 16/2026

SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE

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SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE

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CONTROL IMMIGRATION OFFICER: INSPECTORATE, (24 POSITIONS)

DEPARTMENT OF HOME AFFAIRS · eastern cape

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DEPARTMENT OF HOME AFFAIRS · western cape

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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: UTILISATION AND CONTRACT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE

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🛡️ Security & Law Enforcement jobs in South Africa

The security and law enforcement sector in South Africa encompasses SAPS (South African Police Service), the Department of Correctional Services, the Department of Home Affairs (immigration officers), Metro Police departments across major municipalities, and the private security industry. SAPS is one of the largest employers in the country. Private security is one of the fastest-growing industries in South Africa, employing over 500,000 registered security officers - more than the combined armed forces and police. The Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA) regulates the private sector.

📋 Qualifications

SAPS recruits require at minimum a National Senior Certificate (matric) and South African citizenship with no criminal record. PSIRA registration is mandatory for all private security personnel - Grade C through Grade A, with higher grades required for supervisory and control room roles. Traffic officers require a valid Code B (EB) or higher driver's licence and must pass provincial traffic officer training programmes.

💰 Salary context

SAPS constables start at approximately R200,000 per year and progress through a structured rank system with annual notch increases. Private security officer salaries are set by the Private Security Sector Provident Fund and the relevant collective agreement - typically R3,500 to R6,000 per month for operational officers. SAPS specialists (detective officers, forensics, K9) and senior officers earn significantly more.

Application tips for 🛡️ security & law enforcement roles

  • ·A criminal record - even a minor one - will disqualify you from SAPS, Correctional Services, and most government security posts. Verify your SAPS criminal record clearance before applying.
  • ·PSIRA registration must be current. Expired PSIRA registration means you cannot legally work as a private security officer in South Africa regardless of your experience.
  • ·Metro Police posts are advertised by individual municipalities and are separate from SAPS - check your local municipality's HR page and the DPSA circular separately.
  • ·Firearm competency certificates from SAPS are required for armed security roles. These must be renewed every five years.