Department of Agriculture (DOA) is hiring 8 Security Officers

The Department of Agriculture (DOA) is hiring 8 Security Officers across various locations in South Africa, including Middleburg and Pretoria. To apply, you’ll need a Basic Education and Training (NQF level 3) or higher, and registration as a Security Officer with Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA) Grade C certificate. Department of Agriculture (DOA) is hiring 8 Security Officers

Directorate: Vetting, Screening and Special Investigations

Salary: R163 980 per annum (Level 03)
Centre: Gauteng (Pretoria) Eastern Cape (Middleburg)

Requirements

• Applicants must be in possession of Basic Education and Training (NQF level 3) or higher.
• Registered as Security Officer with Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA) Grade C certificate.

Job related knowledge:

• Knowledge of access control procedures.
• Knowledge of measures for the control and movement of equipment and stores.
• Knowledge of prescribed security procedures (e.g. (Minimum Information Security Standard (MISS), Criminal Procedure Act, Minimum Physical Security Standard (MPSS)
  Protection of Information Act, etc) and the authority of security officers under those documents.
• Knowledge on the relevant emergency procedures.
• Willingness to work 12 hours shifts, travel and work irregular hours (after hours, weekends and public holidays).

Duties:

Perform access control functions. Determine whether visitors have appointments/or the service that the visitor requires. Contact the relevant employee to confirm the appointment 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 / venue where required. Operate X-ray machines where apolicable. Lock and unlock entrances. dentifv suspicious conduct Ensure that unauthorised persons and dangerous objects do not enter the building / premises. Follow-up on incidents. Ensure safety in the building and the premises. Undertake building / premises patrols to identify and check the doors are locked or unlocked as required, water leaks and that taps are closed, fire hazards, exposed electrical contacts and other fire hazards emanating from instance chemicals, lights are switched on and off as required, and suspicious objects and packages. Apply emergency procedures (in situations like bomb scares, riots etc) and alter emergency services and departmental management. Ensure that equipment, documents and stores do not leave or enter the building or premises unauthorised. Complete or ensure that the register to control the movement of equipment, stores and documents are completed. Ensure that no equipment, stores and assets of the department leave the building/premises unauthorised. Inspect vehicles entering and leaving the premises. Gather information and report on missing and stolen equipment and stores. Handle documents at points of entry according to classification and prescripts. Ensure all incidents are recorded in the occurrence books / registers

Enquiries

Mr TK Maila Tel No: (012) 312 8627 & Cell: 060 461 4811

Applications

Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email SOrecruit042025@nda.agric.za African, Indian Males and Coloured, Indian, White Females and Persons with

Note: disability are encouraged to apply.

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Closing Date: 28 November 2025 at 16:00

To apply, submit a completed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae (PDF document to a maximum of 10 megabytes) via e-mail or hand delivery. The Department will not be held responsible for server delays. Late applications due to technical issues will not be considered. Shortlisted candidates must provide certified copies of required documents (Identity Document, qualifications, etc) where necessary and service certificates to support senior management experience to Human Resources before the interviews, including South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) evaluation reports for foreign qualifications.