X16 Permanent Security Officers Jobs at South African Police Service (SAPS)
Post: X16 Permanent Security Officers Jobs
Ref No: HRD1/11/2025
Salary: R163 680 per annum (Level 03)
Centre: SAPS Academy, Philippi
Requirements:
- Applicants must display competency in the post-specific core functions of the post.
- Be fluent in at least two of the official languages, of which one must be English.
- Be a South African Citizen.
- Must have no previous criminal departmental convictions or criminal/ departmental cases pending.
- Applicants will be subjected to a vetting process which will include security screening and fingerprint verification.
- Must have successfully completed Grade 10 (Standard 8) / Basic Education and Training (NQF level 3), for which documentary proof can be produced when required, 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 fire-arm.
- Be willing to undergo firearm competency training.
- Be willing to maintain firearm competency.
- Must have no criminal record or pending criminal / departmental cases.
- Degree / Diploma in the field of security services will be an added advantage; relevant courses in the field of the post and a valid driver’s license for at least a light motor vehicle will serve as an advantage.
- Be willing to work shifts and extended hours.
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 contractors at the security access point; Registering of employees, visitors and contractors, electronic searching of employees, visitors and contractors. Authorise 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: Lieutenant Colonel Sereko Tel No: (021) 370 2665/02
Application:
Direct your application to the following addresses: Postal Address: SAPS Academy Philippi, Private Bag X3, Parrow, Cape Town, 7499 OR Physical Address. SAPS Academy Philippi, New Eisleben Road, Philippi OR E-Mail address: Phillipisupport@saps.gov.za / Phillipihrm@saps.gov.za
Closing date: 12 December 2025 at 16:00