Department of Home Affairs Hiring 7 Security Officers: Apply for These Government Vacancies
Explore the Department of Home Affairs 7 Security Officers vacancies in South Africa. Check the requirements, application process and closing date before applying.
Job Overview
Role of Security Officers in Enhancing Safety
Salary: R170 226 – R200 523 per annum (Level 03)
Centre: Branch: Counter Corruption and Security Services
Requirements
- Grade 12 National Senior Certificate at NQF level 4 as recognised by SAQA.
- Basic security officer’s course, Grade C.
- Basic education and training.
- PSIRA Grade C Certificate is required.
- Knowledge and understanding of the Public Service Regulatory Framework.
- Knowledge and understanding of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and Treasury regulations.
- Knowledge of the Minimum Information Security standards (MISS).
- Knowledge of the National Intelligence Strategy Act.
- Knowledge of the Protection of Information Act.
- Understanding of investigative techniques and methodology.
- Knowledge of Control of Access to Public Premises and vehicle Act.
- Knowledge of departmental legislation as well as Human Resources legislation and prescripts.
- Knowledge of the Criminal Procedure Act of 1977 as amended.
- Knowledge of Protection of Personal Information Act no 4 of 2013 as amended.
- Shift working is required.
- Willingness to travel and work extended hours.
Skills and Competencies
- Client orientation and customer focus.
- People Management and Empowerment.
- Service Delivery Innovation.
- Problem solving.
- Program and Project Administration.
- Conflict Management and Resolution.
- Coordination and planning.
- Ability to meet deadlines.
- Presentation Skills.
- Interpersonal skills.
- Tactical skill.
- Communication.
- Analytical skills.
- Decision Making.
- Interviewing skills.
- Computer Literacy.
- Patriotism, Honesty, Integrity and Accountability.
Duties
- Perform access control functions.
- Ensure safety in the building and the premises by undertaking patrols, to identify fire hazards, suspicious objects and packages.
- Ensure that equipment’s and store do not leave or enter the premises unauthorized.
- Administer the control room.
- Monitoring of (cctv) close circuit television.
- Handling keys.
- Reporting of faulty security equipment.
- Administration of all control room activities: key control, incident management, visitors and contractors and registers.
- Handling documents at point of entry according to prescript.
- Apply emergency procedure in event of emergency.
Enquiries: Tebogo Rakgoale – (012) 406 2808
Apply Online for the Department of Home Affairs Hiring 7 Security Officers
Closing Date: 13 November 2026