Senior Security Officer

About the role

The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure is hiring a Senior Security Officer, based in Mmabatho Regional Office. This is a permanent post, paying R237,453 a year. How to apply: Applications for the position of Senior Security Officer must be emailed to: RecruitMBT26-21@dpw.gov.za Reference number to quote: 2026/386 Closing date: 20 November 2026 at 16H00 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the security functions performed by the security officers/service providers, ensuring adherence to department security policies: Allocate duties to security officers/service providers, monitor outcomes and institute the necessary corrective measures to address deviations from norms and standards.
• Monitor access control to prevent unauthorized entry in buildings and other premises.
• Authorisation of the equipment, documents and stores into or out of the building or premises, Inspect and report all none functioning of security measures (e.g. XRay machines, Walk-through metal detectors, security lights and etc.).
• Check incidents/occurrence books/registers.
• Monitor and provide support in case of emergencies.
• Render administrative and related functions, Determine rosters, shift schedules and overtime.
• Monitor performance of employees and determine training needs.
• Control leave and related personnel matters in line with HR procedures and prescripts.
• Provide security related services.
• Administer key control system.
• Identify risks and threats to the security of the department.
• Provide information regarding incidents to investigating officers.
• Monitor and respond to alarm system.
• Report faulty equipment/systems.
• Ensure systems are functioning optimally through scheduled services.
• Conduct preliminary incident investigations and submit reports.
• Administer all control room operations to safeguard the department’s assets, Supervise all control room activities.
• Report all incidents and any identified non-compliance relating to security prescripts.
• Review of footages upon request through proper procedure.
• Update all registers for the incidents observed.

Requirements

• At least Grade 12 qualification and No experience required.
• Grade B PSIRA.
• Knowledge of access control procedures, measures for the control and movement of equipment and stores, prescribed security procedures (e.g. MISS, NISA, Protection of Information Act, etc.) and the authority of security officers under these documents, relevant emergency procedure.
• Effective communication, analytical and numerical skills, organisation and planning, ability to meet deadlines, ability to work in a team, interpersonal skills, problem solving, motivational skills, computer literate, ability to operate equipment and machines.
• Analytical thinking, ability to work under stressful situations, ability to communicate at all levels, good interpersonal relationship and hard-working.