The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure: Security Officer Jobs

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Salary: R163 680 per annum
Centre: Cape Town Regional Office
Ref No: 2026/20

Requirements:

• ABET plus Grade E, D & C (PSIRA).
• No experience required.

Knowledge:

• Access control procedures, Measures for the control and movement of equipment and stores, Prescribed security procedures (e.g, MIS, NISA, Protection of Information Act, etc.) and the authority of security officers under these documents.
• The applicant must be willing to undergo the process of security clearance.
• Willing to work shifts.

Duties: Perform access control functions: Conduct screening of all people entering and leaving the building through X-ray machine and metal detector. Determine whether visitors have appointment 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/employees to relevant employees/venues where required. Lock and unlock entrances. Identify suspicious conduct. Follow-up on incidents. Issue access cards to employees and verify the validity of access cards. Manage parking and safeguard state and private vehicles. Monitor CCTV in security control room to identify suspicious activities. Provide key management control. Ensure safety and security in the buildings, premises and land parcels:- Undertake building /premises patrols. Check that doors are locked or unlocked as required. Check water leaks and that taps are closed. Check fire hazards, exposed electrical contacts and other fire hazards emanating from i.e. chemicals. Check lights, switch on and off as required. Check suspicious objects and packages. Apply emergency procedures (in situations like bomb scares, riots etc.) and alert emergency services and departmental management. Safeguard vacant land against illegal occupation.

Enquiries: Ms. S Segale Tel No: (021) 402 2327

Applications: Cape Town Regional Office Applications: The Regional Manager, Department of Public Works, Private Bag X9027, Cape Town, 8000 or Hand Deliver at Ground floor, Customs House Building, Lower Heerengracht Street, Cape Town or email to: RecruitCPT26-17@dpw.gov.za

For Attention: Ms. C Rossouw

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Closing Date: 30 January 2026 at Time 16H00