South Africans with Grade 12, a Grade C Security Certificate (PSIRA) and at least 12 months of security experience have a major government employment opportunity to consider.
The Department of Employment and Labour is recruiting 103 Security Officers to work at its Provincial Office and Labour Centres across the North West Province.
These positions are offered on a one-year contract, with successful applicants earning R201 093 per annum plus 37% in lieu of benefits.
A particularly important feature of this recruitment drive is the number of positions available. Instead of one or two vacancies at a single office, the Department is recruiting across nine locations, including Brits, Mafikeng, Rustenburg, Lichtenburg, Klerksdorp, Taung, Mogwase and Potchefstroom.
Applications close on 18 September 2026.
Applicants should pay close attention to the application instructions because each location has its own reference number and email address.
Quick Overview
| Opportunity | Details |
| Employer | Department of Employment and Labour |
| Position | Security Officer |
| Number of Posts | 103 Posts |
| Province | North West |
| Contract | One-Year Contract |
| Salary | R201 093 per annum |
| Additional Payment | 37% in lieu of benefits |
| Minimum Education | Grade 12 / Senior Certificate |
| Security Requirement | Grade C Security Certificate (PSIRA) |
| Experience | 12 months’ security experience |
| Application Form | New Z83 |
| Closing Date | 18 September 2026 |
| Walk-in Closing Time | 16:00 |
| Online Closing Time | 23:59 |
Where Are the 103 Security Officer Posts Available?
The Department has divided the 103 positions among its Provincial Office and Labour Centres in the North West.
Applicants must use the reference number corresponding with the location for which they are applying.
| Centre | Reference Number | Posts |
| Provincial Office | HR4/4/08/1 | 13 |
| Brits Labour Centre | HR4/4/08/02 | 13 |
| Mafikeng Labour Centre | HR4/4/08/03 | 13 |
| Rustenburg Labour Centre | HR4/4/08/04 | 13 |
| Lichtenburg Labour Centre | HR4/4/08/05 | 11 |
| Klerksdorp Labour Centre | HR4/4/08/06 | 10 |
| Taung Labour Centre | HR4/4/08/07 | 10 |
| Mogwase Labour Centre | HR4/4/08/08 | 10 |
| Potchefstroom Labour Centre | HR4/4/08/09 | 10 |
| Total | 103 |
This means applicants have several locations to consider, but they should not send one generic application to every email address.
The Department specifically requires a separate application for each post applied for.
Minimum Requirements
According to the official Department of Employment and Labour advertisement, applicants must have:
- Grade 12 / Senior Certificate
- Grade C Security Certificate (PSIRA)
- Twelve months’ security experience
These are important minimum requirements.
This is therefore not a no-experience government job. Although Grade 12 is the minimum academic qualification, applicants must also satisfy the security certification and experience requirements.
Applicants searching for government vacancies that require Grade 12 with different experience requirements can regularly check the Edupstairs DPSA Entry-Level Jobs platform.
Edupstairs maintains this resource to make it easier for job seekers to search government opportunities instead of manually working through hundreds of pages of Public Service vacancy circulars.
PSIRA Grade C Is Important
Applicants should pay particular attention to the security qualification requirement.
The official advertisement specifies a: Grade C Security Certificate (PSIRA).
PSIRA refers to the Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority, which regulates South Africa’s private security industry.
Do not assume that having Grade 12 and security experience alone automatically makes you eligible. Your application needs to satisfy the requirements stated in the official advertisement.
The importance of PSIRA certification can also be seen across other government security positions published on Edupstairs. Security Officer and Security Supervisor vacancies frequently require candidates to hold an appropriate PSIRA grade alongside their academic and experience requirements.
Knowledge Required for the Security Officer Posts
The Department lists several areas of knowledge that applicants should understand.
These include:
- Access to Public Premises and Vehicles Act
- Evacuation procedures
- Minimum Information Security Standards
- Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority procedures
- Batho Pele Principles
- Public Service Regulations Act
- Departmental policies and procedures
Applicants preparing for possible assessments or interviews should not simply memorise these terms.
Try to understand how they relate to everyday security operations in a government building.
For example, a Security Officer working at a Labour Centre may interact with members of the public throughout the day while simultaneously protecting employees, government property, documents and restricted areas.
Understanding access control, emergency procedures, public-service conduct and information security is therefore directly relevant to the job.
Skills Required
The Department also identifies the following skills:
- Verbal communication
- Written communication
- Interpersonal relations
- Problem-solving
- Listening
- Computer literacy
- Planning and organising
- Analytical skills
Your CV should make relevant security experience easy for recruiters to identify.
Where truthful and applicable, candidates can highlight previous responsibilities involving:
- Access control
- Visitor management
- Patrols
- Incident reporting
- Security registers
- Asset protection
- Emergency procedures
- Conflict management
- CCTV monitoring
- Communication with employees and members of the public
- Security investigations
- Enforcement of security procedures
Do not claim skills or responsibilities you have not actually performed.
What Will Security Officers Do?
Successful candidates will help protect Labour Centres, employees, clients, government information and departmental assets.
The official duties include:
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Control Access
Security Officers will control access into and out of the Labour Centre and Provincial Office.
This may involve monitoring people entering departmental premises and ensuring that access-control requirements are followed.
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Protect Information and Assets
Successful candidates will help secure the movement and flow of information and assets within the Labour Centre and Provincial Office.
Government security is therefore not limited to guarding doors. Protecting departmental information and property is also an important part of the position.
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Conduct Security Patrols
Security Officers will conduct patrols of buildings and offices.
The purpose is to help ensure the safety of:
- Employees
- Clients
- Government buildings
- Offices
- Departmental assets
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Conduct Internal Investigations
Security Officers may also be required to conduct internal investigations.
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Enforce Security Rules
Successful applicants will be expected to enforce departmental security rules and regulations.
This requires professionalism, good judgement, communication skills and an understanding of the applicable security procedures.
Salary: How Much Will Successful Applicants Earn?
The advertised salary is: R201 093 per annum
The Department additionally states: Plus 37% in lieu of benefits.
Because these appointments are on a one-year contract, applicants should not interpret the positions as permanent Public Service appointments.
The 37% payment is specifically described by the Department as being in lieu of benefits.
How to Apply
Applicants can apply by email, post or hand delivery, following the official instructions.
Documents Required at Application Stage
Applicants initially need:
- A properly completed new Z83 Application for Employment form
- An updated comprehensive CV
For online applications, the Department says the Z83 and CV must be submitted as one attachment.
Applicants who need the current form can use the Edupstairs New Z83 Application Form page.
The Department specifically warns that applications submitted using the old Z83 form will not be considered.
Email Addresses for Each Labour Centre
This is one of the most important sections of the application.
Use the email address associated with the location for which you are applying.
Provincial Office – 13 Posts
Reference: HR4/4/08/1
Email: Jobs-SPER-NW@labour.gov.za
Brits – 13 Posts
Reference: HR4/4/08/02
Email: Jobs-SPHRD-NW@labour.gov.za
Mafikeng – 13 Posts
Reference: HR4/4/08/03
Email: Jobs-NW3@labour.gov.za
Rustenburg – 13 Posts
Reference: HR4/4/08/04
Email: Jobs-NW011@labour.gov.za
Lichtenburg – 11 Posts
Reference: HR4/4/08/05
Email: Jobs-NW013@labour.gov.za
Klerksdorp – 10 Posts
Reference: HR4/4/08/06
Email: Jobs-NW015@labour.gov.za
Taung – 10 Posts
Reference: HR4/4/08/07
Email: Jobs-NW8@labour.gov.za
Mogwase – 10 Posts
Reference: HR4/4/08/08
Email: Jobs-NW@labour.gov.za
Potchefstroom – 10 Posts
Reference: HR4/4/08/09
Email: Jobs-NW9@labour.gov.za
Postal Applications
Applications may also be sent to:
Chief Director: Provincial Operations
Private Bag X2040
Mmabatho
2735
Hand-Delivered Applications
Applicants may hand-deliver their applications to:
Provident House
University Drive
Mmabatho
For Attention: Sub-directorate: Deputy Director: Human Resources Management
Important Email Application Instructions
Applicants should be extremely careful when applying electronically.
The Department states that an online application must include the Z83 and CV as one attachment.
You must also:
- Indicate the correct job title
- Indicate the correct reference number
- Use the email address associated with the relevant post
- Use the new Z83
- Complete the required sections of the Z83
- Initial and sign the form as required
- Submit a separate application for each post applied for
If you are applying for more than one location, prepare separate applications.
For example, an applicant interested in both Rustenburg and Brits should not assume that sending one application to both email addresses is sufficient.
Each application should correspond with the relevant vacancy and reference number.
Do You Submit Certified Copies With the Initial Application?
No. According to the Department’s current application instructions, applicants initially need to submit:
- Completed, initialled and signed Z83
- Updated comprehensive CV
Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents, normally on or before the interview following communication from Human Resources.
This is important because applicants sometimes overload initial government job applications with documents that have not been requested.
Follow the current advert rather than relying on application procedures from older government vacancies.
Completing the Z83 Correctly
The Department states that Sections A, B, C and D of the Z83 must be completed in full.
For Sections E, F and G, because of limited space, applicants may indicate “refer to CV” or “see attached” where appropriate.
However, the question in Part F concerning conditions that may prevent reappointment must still be answered.
The declaration must also be signed.
Applicants should therefore review the entire form before submitting it.
Foreign Qualifications
Applicants with foreign qualifications who reach the shortlisting stage may need an evaluation report from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
For South Africans who want to understand qualifications, NQF levels and career pathways more broadly, Edupstairs has developed the Career & Qualification Explorer.
The platform currently allows users to search South African careers and SAQA qualifications and explore connections between occupations and recognised qualifications.
Closing Date: 18 September 2026
There are two important cut-off times:
Walk-in applications: 16:00
Online applications: 23:59
Do not wait until the final few minutes to send an email application.
Email attachment problems, incorrect addresses, connectivity problems or incomplete forms can easily create problems on the closing date.
What Happens After You Apply?
Applications are generally screened against the requirements of the advertised position.
The Department states that correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates.
If you have not been contacted within eight weeks after the closing date, you should accept that your application was unsuccessful.
The Department also indicates that shortlisted candidates will undergo assessments relevant to the recruitment process, including a practical exercise to determine suitability based on technical and generic requirements and an integrity assessment.
Applicants should therefore be prepared for more than simply submitting a CV and attending an interview.
Employment Equity
The Department of Employment and Labour identifies itself as an equal opportunity affirmative action employer.
Employment Equity targets will be considered during the selection process, and the Department states that it intends to promote equity in relation to race, gender and disability when filling posts.
Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee an interview or appointment.
Edupstairs Application Checklist
Before pressing send, check the following:
- I have Grade 12 / Senior Certificate.
- I have the required Grade C Security Certificate (PSIRA).
- I have at least 12 months of security experience.
- I am using the new Z83 form.
- My Z83 has been properly completed.
- I have signed and initialled the Z83 where required.
- My CV is updated.
- My CV clearly shows my relevant security experience.
- I selected the correct Labour Centre.
- I used the correct reference number.
- I used the correct email address.
- My Z83 and CV are included as one attachment for an online application.
- I prepared separate applications if applying for more than one post/location.
- I checked the application before sending it.
- I am submitting before 18 September 2026.
Other Government Jobs for Grade 12 Applicants
Applicants should not stop searching after submitting this application.
Government vacancies open and close continuously.
Edupstairs’ DPSA Entry-Level Jobs platform is designed to help applicants identify government positions with accessible entry requirements.
You can also read the Edupstairs guide to DPSA Circular 32 of 2026: Entry-Level Government Jobs for Grade 10, Grade 12 and TVET Applicants.
For applicants specifically interested in the security field, Edupstairs regularly publishes Security Officer and related government vacancies. For example, the Edupstairs DPSA vacancy database includes other security positions requiring combinations of Grade 12, PSIRA certification and relevant security experience.
The important lesson is that security-sector applicants should keep their PSIRA status, CV and employment records up to date so that they can respond quickly when suitable opportunities become available.
Why These X103 Posts Are Worth Considering
Government vacancies that combine Grade 12 with occupational certification can attract significant interest.
These posts may particularly suit applicants who have already worked in the private security industry but want to gain experience within a Public Service environment.
The one-year contract could provide exposure to:
- Government security procedures
- Public-sector access control
- Protection of government information
- Asset security
- Security patrols
- Internal investigations
- Public-service policies
- Working with employees and members of the public
That experience could strengthen an applicant’s employment profile when pursuing future security opportunities, although no future appointment is guaranteed.
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Need Help?
Edupstairs Advice
The biggest mistake applicants can make with this recruitment drive is treating all 103 vacancies as one application.
There are nine locations and nine corresponding reference numbers and email addresses.
Choose the location or locations that genuinely suit you and prepare each application carefully.
Secondly, do not focus only on the fact that the academic requirement is Grade 12. This vacancy also requires a Grade C Security Certificate (PSIRA) and 12 months of security experience.
Thirdly, make your relevant experience easy to identify on your CV. If you have worked in access control, guarding, patrols, visitor management, incident reporting or asset protection, describe those responsibilities accurately and clearly.
Finally, apply early.
With 103 positions available, this is a substantial recruitment opportunity, but applicants still have to comply with every application requirement.
Frequently Asked Questions
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How many Department of Employment and Labour Security Officer vacancies are available?
There are 103 Security Officer posts across the Provincial Office and Labour Centres in the North West Province.
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What is the salary?
The advertised salary is R201 093 per annum plus 37% in lieu of benefits.
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Are these permanent positions?
No. The advertisement specifies that the 103 positions are offered on a one-year contract.
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Can I apply with Grade 12?
Grade 12 / Senior Certificate is the minimum academic requirement, but it is not the only requirement.
Applicants must also have a Grade C Security Certificate (PSIRA) and 12 months of security experience.
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Can I apply without security experience?
The official advertisement requires 12 months of security experience. Applicants who do not meet this requirement should continue searching for more suitable entry-level opportunities.
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Do I need PSIRA?
Yes. The advertisement specifies a Grade C Security Certificate (PSIRA).
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Which province are the jobs in?
All 103 advertised positions covered by this recruitment drive are in the North West Province.
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Where are the positions located?
Positions are available at the Provincial Office and Labour Centres in:
- Brits
- Mafikeng
- Rustenburg
- Lichtenburg
- Klerksdorp
- Taung
- Mogwase
- Potchefstroom
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Can I apply by email?
Yes. The Department provides separate email addresses for each centre.
Make sure you use the email address corresponding with the location and reference number for which you are applying.
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Do I need a Z83?
Yes. Applications must be submitted using the new Z83 Application for Employment form together with an updated comprehensive CV.
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Do I submit certificates and my ID immediately?
The current Department instructions state that only the updated comprehensive CV and completed, initialled and signed Z83 are required at the initial application stage.
Certified qualifications and other supporting documents will be requested from shortlisted candidates.
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Can I apply for more than one location?
The Department’s instructions allow applications for different posts, but each application must have its own application form and use the correct reference number and application channel.
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What is the closing date?
Applications close on 18 September 2026.
Walk-in applications close at 16:00, while online applications close at 23:59.
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Who can I contact about the vacancies?
Enquiries can be directed to: Mr A Viljoen. Telephone: (018) 387 8195
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Where can I find more government jobs?
Use the Edupstairs DPSA Entry-Level Jobs platform to search for current government opportunities with accessible entry requirements.
You can also use the Edupstairs Career & Qualification Explorer to investigate South African occupations, SAQA qualifications and career pathways.
Important Reminder
Position: Security Officer X103
Employer: Department of Employment and Labour
Province: North West
Salary: R201 093 per annum + 37% in lieu of benefits
Contract: One year
Minimum Qualification: Grade 12 / Senior Certificate
Security Requirement: Grade C Security Certificate (PSIRA)
Experience: 12 months
Closing Date: 18 September 2026
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