Chief Security Officer: Physical Protection

About the role

Police Oversight and Community Safety (Western Cape) is hiring 4 Chief Security Officer: Physical Protection posts, based in Police Oversight and Community Safety, Western Cape Government. This is a permanent post, paying R413,001 – R486,501 a year. How to apply: Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co Reference number to quote: POCS Closing date: 19 October 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and will be required to submit duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the timeframe communicated by the WCG and prior to the interview date. Failure to provide the required duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the prescribed timeframe, without reasonable justification, may result in the shortlisted candidate not being considered further in the current recruitment and selection process. All shortlisted candidates shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving. Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. Contact the helpline at 086 137 0214. For all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate physical security operations within Western Cape Government institutions and facilities, Coordinate the implementation of access control procedures to mitigate risk, Report and investigate security incidents and breaches, Monitor and manage outsourced security service providers, Managerial/Supervisory functions.

Requirements

• An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification), PSIRA registration minimum Grade B, at least 3 years relevant experience, A valid code B (or higher) driving license.
• NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.
• Competencies:
• Proven knowledge and working experience of the following: Legislation
• Regulatory frameworks
• Policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions
• Information systems that aid in the management of knowledge and information pertaining to the line function
• Project management
• Operational management practices
• Policy development, and operational management
• Monitoring and review processes
• Modern systems of governance and administration
• Public service procedures
• Processes and systems
• Regional and local political
• Economic and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape
• Constitutional
• Legal and institutional arrangements governing the South African public sector
• Public finance
• Human resources and discourse management processes
• Public Finance Management Act
• National and Provincial Treasury Regulations
• Other financial policies
• Prescripts
• Directives and collective agreements
• Functioning of the Province and the activities of sister departments/related functional areas
• Policies of the government of the day
• Skills in the following: Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), People Management, Project Management, Communication skills (written and verbal), Numeracy, Literacy.