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SECURITY OFFICER

Department of Employment and Labour · Provincial Office Ref No. HR4/4/08/1 (X13 Posts) Labour Centre

Closing date
18 September 2026
Reference
HR4/4/08/1
Salary band
R 201 093
Application method
Email application
Listing status: Reviewed 4 September 2026

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About this role

Department: Department of Employment and Labour Location: Labour Centre: Provincial Office Ref No. HR4/4/08/1 (X13 Posts) Labour Centre: Brits Ref No. HR4/4/08/02 (X13 Posts) Labour Centre: Mafikeng Ref No: HR4/4/08/03 (X13 Posts) Labour Centre: Rustenburg Ref No: HR4/4/08/04 (X13 Posts) Labour Centre: Lichtenburg Ref No: HR4/4/08/05 (X11 Posts) Labour Centre: Klerksdorp Ref No: HR4/4/08/06 (X10 Posts) Labour Centre: Taung Ref No: HR4/4/08/07 (X10 Posts) Labour Centre: Mogwase Ref No: HR4/4/08/08 (X10 Posts) Labour Centre: Potchefstroom Ref No: HR4/4/08/09 (X10 Posts) Salary: R201 093 per annum, plus 37% in lieu of benefits Requirements: Grade 12 / Senior Certificate and Grade C Security Certificate (PSIRA). Twelve (12) months security experience. Knowledge: Access to Public Premises and Vehicles Act. Evacuation procedures. Minimum Information Security Standards. Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA) Procedures. Batho Pele Principles. Public Service Regulations Act. Departmental Policies and Procedures. Skills: Verbal and written communication. Interpersonal Relations. Problem Solving. Listening. Computer Literacy. Planning and Organising. Analytical. Duties: Control access in and out of the Labour Centre and Provincial Office. Secure the flow of information and assets within the Labour Centre and Provincial Office. Conduct security patrols of the building and offices to ensure the safety of employees and clients. Conduct internal investigations and enforce security rules and regulations. Enquiries: Mr A Viljoen Tel No: (018) 387 8195 Notes: Interested applicants must submit their applications via the above link. Applicant must ensure that they complete all sections on the online Z83 and attached a detailed CV with at least three (3) contactable references. Failure to complete or disclose all required information will automatically disqualify the applicant. No late applications will be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications, Senior Certificate, identity document and driver’s license on or before the day of the interview. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). The National Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the Department’s equity plan. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Correspondence will be limited to successful candidates only. Short-listed candidates will be subjected to screening and security vetting to determine their suitability for employment, including but not limited to: Criminal records; Citizenship status; Credit worthiness; Previous employment (reference checks); and Qualification verification. Short-listed candidates will be expected to avail themselves at the Department’s

Requirements

  • Grade 12 / Senior Certificate and Grade C Security Certificate (PSIRA)
  • Twelve (12) months security experience
  • Knowledge: Access to Public Premises and Vehicles Act
  • Evacuation procedures
  • Minimum Information Security Standards
  • Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA) Procedures
  • Batho Pele Principles
  • Public Service Regulations Act
  • Departmental Policies and Procedures
  • Skills: Verbal and written communication

Key responsibilities

  • Control access in and out of the Labour Centre and Provincial Office
  • Secure the flow of information and assets within the Labour Centre and Provincial Office
  • Conduct security patrols of the building and offices to ensure the safety of employees and clients
  • Conduct internal investigations and enforce security rules and regulations