Department of Public Works & Infrastructure
Salary band
R 170 226
Closing date
31 August 2026
Reference
DPWI 77/07/2026
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Department
Department of Public Works & Infrastructure
Location
Queenstown
Salary
R170 226 per annum (Level 03)
Requirements
National Senior Certificate. Basic security officer’s course Grade C registration with Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA). A valid driver’s license and 0 – 2 years’ work-related experience required. Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge of access control procedures, Knowledge of measures of control and movement of equipment & stores, Knowledge of admission control and visitor management procedures, Knowledge of prescribed security 148 prescripts and procedures e.g Minimum Information Security Standard (MISS), Minimum Physical Security Standards (MPSS), Protection of Information Act, Criminal Procedure Act, Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act, Protection of Information Act, Emergency Procedures, Knowledge of PSIRA requirements and security officer conduct, Knowledge of Security patrol procedures, Knowledge of Batho Pele principles. Communication skills, Computer Literacy, Listening Skills, Conflict Handling, Observation skills, Basic incident handling skills, Time Management, Ability to read and write.
Duties
Perform access control functions. Determine appointments or services that the visitors require. Contact relevant employee to confirm appointments or refer visitors to the relevant service delivery point. Complete or ensure that the admission control register is completed. Issue admission control documents/cards as required. Escort visitors to relevant employees/venues where required. Ensure that unauthorized persons and dangerous objects do not enter the building/premises. Follow-up on incidents. Undertake building/premises patrols Identify and check doors are locked or unlocked as required. Check water leaks and that taps are closed Identify and check fire hazards, exposed electrical contacts and other fire hazards Check lights, switch on and off as required. Check suspicious objects and packages and report. Apply emergency procedures. Ensure safe keeping of equipment, documents and stores of the Department Complete registers to control the movement of equipment, stores and documents. Confirm that no equipment, stores and assets of the department leave the building/premises unauthorized. Inspect vehicles entering and leaving the premises. Gather information and report on missing and stolen equipment and stores. Handle documents at pints of entry according to classification and the prescript.
Enquiries
Ms. N. Ndawo at 083 627 2151 / Ms. S. Nenene at 083 627 2151 / Mr. S. Mpumlwana 083 627 2151 e-recruitment Technical Enquires: erecruitment-bhisho@ecdpw.gov.za
Notes
Preference will be given to Youth, African Female. 149
Closing Date
11 September 2026
The security industry is one of South Africa's largest private sector employers. All security officers must be registered with PSIRA (Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority) - working without a valid PSIRA registration is illegal. Security roles range from armed response and access control to senior security management. Government security posts, particularly at strategic facilities, require additional vetting and security clearance.
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The advertised salary band for this post is R 170 226. This is the all-inclusive remuneration package, which typically covers basic salary, medical aid contribution, and other benefits. The exact split between cash and benefits is determined at appointment stage.
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