Chris Hani District Municipality EPWP Security Guard Jobs 2026: X166 Positions Available

Chris Hani District Municipality is inviting suitably qualified residents to apply for 166 Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) security positions in the Eastern Cape.

The recruitment consists of 16 Security Guard Supervisor positions and 150 Security Guard positions, all offered on six-month contracts. The opportunity is specifically aimed at applicants residing within the Chris Hani District Municipality area of jurisdiction and forms part of the municipality’s EPWP security programme.

Applications close on 27 August 2026, so interested candidates should prepare the required documents and submit their applications before the deadline.

Quick Overview

• Organisation: Chris Hani District Municipality
• Programme: Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP)
• Positions: Security Guard Supervisors and Security Guards
• Total opportunities: 166
• Security Guard Supervisors: 16 positions
• Security Guards: 150 positions
• Contract: Six months
• Supervisor stipend: R9,441.17 per month
• Security Guard stipend: R5,895.00 per month
• Location: Chris Hani District Municipality, Eastern Cape
• Closing date: 27 August 2026

About the Chris Hani District Municipality EPWP Security Programme

The advertised positions form part of the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) and are intended for suitably qualified people residing within the Chris Hani District Municipality’s jurisdiction.

This is particularly important for applicants to understand: this is not a permanent municipal security appointment. Both categories are advertised as six-month contract opportunities.

Applicants should also pay close attention to the different requirements for supervisors and ordinary security guards. The supervisor positions carry more stringent qualification, competency and experience requirements.

Security Guard Supervisor x16

The municipality is recruiting 16 Security Guard Supervisors.

Successful applicants will receive a stipend of R9,441.17 per month for the six-month contract.

Official Requirements for Security Guard Supervisors

According to the official advertisement, applicants must have:

• Grade 12
• Security Guard Qualification/Certificate – Grade C recognised by the Security Industry Authority
• Valid PSIRA Certificate
• Valid Firearm Competency Certificate
• Valid driver’s licence
• Police Clearance Certificate
• Proof of medical fitness from a registered medical practitioner
• Proof of residence from a Ward Councillor
• At least 2–3 years of relevant previous Security, Police or Military experience

These are requirements stated by the municipality and applicants should not assume that an alternative qualification or experience will automatically be accepted.

Security Guard Supervisor Responsibilities

The duties include, but are not limited to:

• Preparing rosters and reliever intervals
• Monitoring and ensuring proper access control
• Maintaining an updated incident logbook
• Safeguarding municipal assets and inventory
• Recording incoming and outgoing equipment and assets
• Monitoring potential risks and threats to employees, councillors, important delegations and municipal property
• Protecting municipal buildings and water-service infrastructure
• Controlling the movement of people entering and leaving municipal buildings
• Applying municipal security protocols
• Ensuring proper control of movements involving employees, councillors and important delegations

The advert specifically identifies infrastructure such as pump stations, reservoirs, sewerage pumps, dams and revenue collection centres among the municipal sites that may require safeguarding.

Security Guard x150

The largest part of this recruitment drive is for 150 Security Guards.

The positions offer a stipend of R5,895.00 per month and are also offered on six-month contracts.

Distribution of the 150 Security Guard Positions

The vacancies are distributed as follows:

• Emalahleni: 30
• Vuyisile Mini: 22
• Sakhisizwe: 15
• Dr A.B. Xuma: 20
• Enoch Mgijima: 43
• Inxuba Yethemba: 20

This gives applicants across different parts of the Chris Hani District an opportunity to participate in the programme.

Official Requirements for Security Guards

Applicants for the Security Guard positions must have:

• Grade 9
• Security Guard Qualification/Certificate – Grade D recognised by the Security Industry Authority
• Valid PSIRA Certificate
• Police Clearance Certificate
• Proof of medical fitness from a registered medical practitioner
• Proof of residence from a Ward Councillor
• At least 12–18 months of relevant previous Security, Police or Military experience

Importantly, Grade 12 is not listed as a requirement for the ordinary Security Guard positions. The official minimum educational requirement stated in the advertisement is Grade 9.

Security Guard Responsibilities

Successful candidates may be responsible for:

• Safeguarding municipal buildings and other assets
• Protecting infrastructure at pump stations, reservoirs, sewerage pumps, dams and revenue collection centres
• Recording incoming and outgoing equipment and assets
• Updating occurrence registers
• Recording routine activities and security incidents
• Controlling personnel and visitor access
• Searching vehicles on arrival and departure
• Assisting members of the public by directing them to appropriate queues or municipal offices
• Monitoring potential security risks and threats
• Protecting employees, councillors, delegations and council property
• Controlling movement into and out of municipal buildings
• Applying municipal security protocols

The responsibilities show that applicants should be comfortable working in an environment where access control, record keeping, public interaction, observation and asset protection form an important part of everyday work.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted using the official Chris Hani District Municipality application form obtainable here

Documents You Must Submit

The municipality states that applicants must submit the application form accompanied by:

• A comprehensive CV
• Certified copies of qualifications
• Certified copy of identity document
• Proof of residence from a Ward Councillor or traditional leader

Failure to provide the required documentation may result in the application being disqualified.

Applicants should also ensure that they have the additional certificates relevant to the position for which they are applying, such as PSIRA registration, security qualification, police clearance and the other documents specified under the requirements.

Where to Submit Applications

Applications must be forwarded to:

Chris Hani District Municipality
Human Resources Section
Private Bag X7121
Queenstown
5320

Alternatively, applications can be hand-delivered to: 15 Bells Road, Queenstown

The municipality explicitly states that faxed CVs and email applications will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 27 August 2026

Applicants should avoid waiting until the last day, particularly if they need to obtain certified documents, proof of residence, medical fitness documentation or other supporting certificates.

Edupstairs Application Guidance

Before submitting your application, go through every requirement for the specific position you want.

For example, do not apply for the Supervisor position simply because you have security experience. The Supervisor advert specifically requires Grade 12, Grade C security certification, valid PSIRA registration, firearm competency, a driver’s licence and 2–3 years of relevant experience, among the other listed requirements.

Similarly, Security Guard applicants should check that their Grade D security qualification, PSIRA documentation and required experience are in order.

Your CV should make your relevant security experience easy to identify. Include the employer or organisation, position held, period of employment and major security responsibilities you performed.

If you previously worked in security, policing or the military, make that experience clear rather than expecting the recruitment team to infer it.

Common Application Mistakes to Avoid

A strong candidate can still lose an opportunity because of an incomplete application. Avoid:

• Submitting only a CV without the official municipal application form
• Forgetting certified supporting documents
• Applying without proof of residence
• Using an expired or invalid PSIRA certificate
• Applying for Supervisor without meeting the higher requirements
• Providing unclear information about previous security experience
• Sending the application by email when the advert says email applications will not be accepted
• Submitting after 27 August 2026
• Canvassing members of the selection panel

Before submitting, compare your application against the advert one final time.

Why Proof of Residence Matters

Applicants should take the residency requirement seriously.

The municipality specifically states that the programme is intended for suitably qualified people residing within the Chris Hani District Municipality area of jurisdiction. It also requires proof of residence as part of the application documentation.

Do not leave obtaining proof of residence until the closing date.

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Edupstairs Advice

With 150 ordinary Security Guard positions available, this recruitment may attract significant interest. Do not assume that meeting the minimum educational requirement alone makes an application complete.

Security qualifications, PSIRA registration, relevant experience, police clearance, medical fitness and proof of residence are important parts of the advertised eligibility criteria.

Start assembling your documents as early as possible and make sure you apply for the category that matches your qualifications and experience.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How many Chris Hani District Municipality security positions are available?

There are 166 positions in total: 16 Security Guard Supervisors and 150 Security Guards.

2. What is the stipend for Security Guard Supervisors?

The advertised stipend is R9,441.17 per month.

3. What is the Security Guard stipend?

Security Guards will receive an advertised stipend of R5,895.00 per month.

4. How long are the contracts?

Both categories are advertised as six-month contracts.

5. Can I apply for the Security Guard position with Grade 9?

Yes, Grade 9 is the educational requirement stated in the advertisement for Security Guard positions. However, applicants must also satisfy the other requirements, including the specified security qualification, PSIRA registration and relevant experience.

6. Do supervisors need Grade 12?

Yes. Grade 12 is specifically listed among the requirements for Security Guard Supervisors.

7. Is previous security experience required?

Yes. Security Guard applicants require 12–18 months of relevant previous Security, Police or Military experience, while Supervisor applicants require 2–3 years.

8. Can I email my application?

No. The advertisement specifically states that email applications will not be accepted.

9. Is PSIRA registration required?

Yes. A valid PSIRA Certificate is listed as a requirement for both Security Guard Supervisors and Security Guards.

10. When do applications close?

Applications close on 27 August 2026.

11. Can someone outside Chris Hani District Municipality apply?

The advertisement states that applications are invited from suitably qualified persons residing within the Chris Hani District Municipality area of jurisdiction. Applicants should therefore follow this residency condition.

12. What happens if I am not contacted?

According to the municipality, if you have not been contacted within 30 days after the closing date, you should consider your application unsuccessful.

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Disclaimer

Edupstairs is an independent information platform and is not Chris Hani District Municipality. Applicants should always verify information against the official advertisement and follow the municipality’s application instructions.

Never pay anyone who promises to secure you a municipal EPWP position. The supplied advertisement does not state that applicants must pay an application fee.

Editorial Integrity

This article independently explains the information contained in the official Chris Hani District Municipality advertisement. Official requirements, stipends, positions, responsibilities, application procedures and the closing date have been drawn from the supplied municipal advert.

Edupstairs application guidance is provided separately to help applicants understand and prepare for the opportunity. It should not be interpreted as an additional official requirement.

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