Security Officer

About the role

The Department of Home Affairs is hiring 7 Security Officer posts, based in Branch Counter Corruption and Security Services. This is a permanent post, paying R170,226 to R200,523 a year. How to apply: Applications compliant with the “Directions to Applicants” above, must be submitted online at https://erecruitment.dha.gov.za or Head Office, Hallmark Building: Physical address: 230 Johannes Ramokhoase Street, Pretoria, 0001 Reference number to quote: HRMC 71/26/3 Closing date: 13 November 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• The successful candidates will be responsible for, amongst others, the following specific tasks: Perform access control functions.
• Ensure safety in the building and the premises by undertaking patrols, to identify fire hazards, suspicious objects and packages.
• Ensure that equipment’s and store do not leave or enter the premises unauthorized.
• Administer the control room.
• Monitoring of (CCTV) close circuit television.
• Handling keys.
• Reporting of faulty security equipment.
• Administration of all control room activities
• Key control, incident management, visitors and contractors and registers
• Handling documents at point of entry according to prescript
• Apply emergency procedure in event of emergency

Requirements

• Grade 12 National Senior Certificate at NQF level 4 as recognised by SAQA.
• Basic security officer’s course, Grade C.
• Basic education and training.
• PSIRA Grade C Certificate is required Knowledge and understanding of the Public Service Regulatory Framework.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and Treasury regulations.
• Knowledge of the Minimum Information Security standards (MISS).
• Knowledge of the National Intelligence Strategy Act.
• Knowledge of the Protection of Information Act.
• Understanding of investigative techniques and methodology.
• Knowledge of Control of Access to Public Premises and vehicle Act.
• Knowledge of departmental legislation as well as Human Resources legislation and prescripts.
• Knowledge of the Criminal Procedure Act of 1977 as amended.
• Knowledge of Protection of Personal Information Act no 4 of 2013 as amended.
• Shift working is required.
• Willingness to travel and work extended hours.
• Required skills and competencies
• Client orientation and customer focus
• People Management and Empowerment
• Service Delivery Innovation
• Problem solving
• Program and Project Administration
• Conflict Management and Resolution
• Coordination and planning
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Presentation Skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Tactical skill
• Communication
• Analytical skills
• Decision Making
• Interviewing skills
• Computer Literacy
• Patriotism, Honesty, Integrity and Accountability