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SECURITY OFFICER: PHYSICAL PROTECTION

Department of Local Government · western cape · Police Oversight and Community Safety

Closing date
28 September 2026
Reference
POCS 12/2026
Salary band
R 200 523
Application method
Email application
Listing status: Reviewed 4 September 2026

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About this role

Department: Department of Local Government Location: Police Oversight and Community Safety, Western Cape Government. Salary: R170 226 – R200 523 per annum (Level 03) Requirements: NQF level 4; PSIRA registration minimum Grade C; A valid code B (or higher) driving license. Competencies: Knowledge and understanding of the following: Access control procedures; Measures for the control and movement of equipment and stores; Prescribed security procedures (MIS, NISA, Protection of Information Act, etc.) and the authority of security officers under these documents; Relevant emergency procedures; Skills in the following: Numeracy; Computer literacy; Operating equipment and Communication (written and verbal). Duties: Perform access and egress control; Conduct internal and external patrols; Provide an asset protection service; Perform effective incident reporting and Operate control room security equipment. Enquiries: Mr D Samuels Te l N o : (021) 483 5861 Notes: Applications not submitted on or before the closing date as well as faxed copies will not be considered. If you did not receive any correspondence within 3 months of closing date, consider your application as unsuccessful. NB: Applicants from relevant local communities will receive preferences. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. Closing Date: 28 September 2026

Requirements

  • PSIRA registration minimum Grade C
  • A valid code B (or higher) driving license
  • Competencies: Knowledge and understanding of the following: Access control procedures
  • Measures for the control and movement of equipment and stores
  • Prescribed security procedures (MIS, NISA, Protection of Information Act, etc
  • ) and the authority of security officers under these documents
  • Relevant emergency procedures
  • Skills in the following: Numeracy
  • Computer literacy
  • Operating equipment and Communication (written and verbal)

Key responsibilities

  • Perform access and egress control
  • Conduct internal and external patrols
  • Provide an asset protection service
  • Perform effective incident reporting and Operate control room security equipment