Security Officers

Closing date: 17 Jul 2026
Department: Department of Police (SAPS)

Reference number: SCM42/2026; SCM43/2026; SCM44/2026; SCM45/2026

Salary: R170 226 per annum (Level 03)

Centre: Supply Chain Performance Management & Services: Pretoria West Auction Centre, Pretoria (X1 Post); Supply Chain Performance Management & Services: Transport Management: New Vehicle Store Benoni: Gauteng Province (X2 Posts); Moveable Government Property & Services: Clothing and Distribution Management: Eastern Cape Uniform Shop (Bisho): Eastern Cape Province(X1 Post); Moveable Government Property & Services: Clothing and Distribution Management: Free State Uniform Shop (Thaba-Nchu): Free State Province (X1 Post)

Requirements

Applicants must display competency in the core functions of the post.
Be proficient in at least English and one other official language.
Be a citizen of the Republic of South Africa of which documentary proof must be furnished on the day of the interview.
Be in possession of a Grade 10/ Standard 8/ NCV level 2 certificate/ report (NQF level 2 as recognized by SAQA), for which 204 documentary proof can be produced when required.
Valid Registration with the Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA).
Be in possession of at least a Grade C security certificate or higher.
Not declared unfit to possess a firearm.
Be willing to undergo firearm competency training and to maintain firearm competency.
Relevant courses in the field of the post will serve as an added advantage.
A valid driver’s license for at least a light motor vehicle will also serve as an added advantage.
Be willing to work shifts and extended hours.
Knowledge, Skills and Competencies: Knowledge of access control procedures.
Knowledge of measures for the control and movement of equipment and stores.
Knowledge of prescribed security procedures (e.g., MIS, NISA, Protection of Information Act, etc.) and the authority of security
officers under these documents.
Knowledge of the relevant emergency procedures.

Duties

Execute Access Control in terms of the Control of Access to Public Premises
and Vehicles Act (Act No. 53 of 1985); Positive identification of employees,
visitors and contactors at the security access point; Registering of employees,
visitors and contractors, electronic searching of employees, visitors and
contractors; Authorize entry in to the premises to employees, visitors and
contractors after complying with all the legislative requirements, confirm visits
with the hosts and ensure escort in line with the prescripts; Issue admission
control cards to visitors and receive them back; Keep the necessary visitor’s
register; Check suppliers, articles and objects, where necessary, before they
are allowed to be brought into the premises to ensure that the safety of the
premises will not be threatened; Patrol buildings and fenced-off areas; Guard
vehicles and equipment in the field – Only from a security point of view; Check
all security equipment and facilities and take action, when necessary; Bring
any deficiencies or problems with regard to security matters to the attention of
senior security personnel.

Enquiries

AC Rammego Tel No: (012) 841 7123/7118/7322

Applications

Applications must be hand delivered or posted to the following addresses:
Hand Delivery: 117 Cresswell Road, (Corner Cresswell and Pretoria Road),
Silverton, Pretoria, Division Supply Chain Management (Main Entrance, in the
Wooden Box) Postal Address: The Divisional Commissioner: SCM, Human
Resource Management, Private Bag X254, Pretoria, 0001 (For the attention:
Lt Col MPP Moleko) (please note that in the event that an application is posted,
it must be reached at the indicated office before or on the closing date and time
specified in the advertisement i.e. 2026-07-17 at 16:00) email address:
divscm:recruitment@saps.gov.za

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