Last Updated on April 12, 2025 by Edupstairs Staff
The Department of Home Affairs invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for their Security Officer Vacancies (X2 Posts). The closing date for applications is the 8th May 2025
POSTS: SECURITY OFFICER, REF NO: HRMC 11/25/10 (X2 POSTS)
- Salary: R155 148 – R182 757 per annum (Level 03), (A basic salary)
- Centre: Head Office: Tshwane
REQUIREMENTS:
- A Grade 12 National Senior Certificate at NQF level 4 as recognized by SAQA. PSIRA Grade C Certificate is required.
- Basic security officer’s course.
- Knowledge of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa.
- Knowledge of all relevant public service and Departmental Legislative Frameworks and relevant Governance Structures.
- Knowledge of the Minimum Information Security Standards (MISS).
- Knowledge of Control of Access to Public Premises and vehicle Act.
- Knowledge of the National Intelligence Strategy Act.
- Knowledge of the Criminal Procedure Act of 1977 as amended.
- Knowledge of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).
- Understanding of investigative techniques and methodologies.
- Willingness to work shifts and extended hours.
Required skills and competencies:
- Technical skills. Service delivery innovation. People Management and empowerment.
- Client orientation and customer focus.
- Program and project administration.
- Problem solving and analytical skills.
- Planning, organizing, time management and ability to meet deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as report writing and presentation skills.
- Sound interpersonal relations, Teamwork and Interviewing skills.
- Decision-making and ability to take action. Conflict management and resolution.
- Support digital transformation. Computer literacy. Patriotic, Honesty, Integrity and Accountability.
DUTIES:
- The successful candidate will be responsible for, amongst others, the following specific tasks:
- Determine whether visitors have appointments / or require services.
- Confirm appointments or refer the visitor to the relevant service delivery point.
- Complete or ensure that the admission control register is completed and issue admission control documents / cards as required.
- Escort visitors to relevant employees / venues if required.
- Lock and unlock entrances. Identify suspicious conduct.
- Ensure unauthorized persons and dangerous objects do not enter the building.
- Follow-up on incidents. Facilitate stakeholder engagement and collaboration.
- Ensure the effective implementation of operational objectives and innovations (digital transformation, records- and document management solutions, process improvements and information management and analysis), in order to enhance security and service delivery.
- Implement governance processes, frameworks and procedures.
- Ensure effective and efficient safeguarding of human and physical resources.
- Coach and guide staff on best practices and compliance with regulatory requirements
APPLICATIONS:
Applications must be submitted using the New Z83 application form obtainable here
All fields in the New Z83 form, must be completed and signed. Furthermore, a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) must also be attached. Failure to attach the completed Z83 and the Curriculum Vitae (CV) will result in disqualification.
Applications compliant with the “Directions to Applicants” above, must be submitted online at https://eRecruitment.dha.gov.za or sent to the correct address specified as follows:
Head Office: Postal Address: Private Bag X114, Pretoria, 0001 Physical Address: 230 Johannes Ramokhoase Street, Pretoria, 0001
DOWNLOAD THE NEW Z83 APPLICATION FORM HERE
Learn how to properly fill the Z83 Application form here to avoid automatic disqualifications
Prepare for Security Officer Vacancies by Practicing Interview Questions and Answers here
Enquiries: Head Office: Ms R Masemola Tel No: (012) 406 4156
CLOSING DATE: 25 APRIL 2025
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