SECURITY OFFICER

Job Overview

The Department of Public Works seeks a Security Officer in Queenstown (Ref No: DPWI 77/07/2026) at R170 226 per annum (Level 03). Applicants must hold a National Senior Certificate, PSIRA Grade C registration, a valid driver's license, and 0-2 years of experience. Responsibilities include access control, visitor management, building patrols, handling emergency procedures, inspecting vehicles, and monitoring the movement of equipment. Preference will be given to Youth and African Females.

Requirements & Qualifications

• National Senior Certificate
• Basic security officer's course Grade C registration with Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA)
• A valid driver's license
• 0 – 2 years' work-related experience
• Knowledge of access control procedures
• Knowledge of measures of control and movement of equipment & stores
• Knowledge of admission control and visitor management procedures
• Knowledge of prescribed security prescripts and procedures (MISS, MPSS, Protection of Information Act, Criminal Procedure Act, OHS Act)
• Knowledge of PSIRA requirements and security officer conduct
• Knowledge of Security patrol procedures
• Knowledge of Batho Pele principles
• Communication skills
• Computer Literacy
• Listening Skills
• Conflict Handling
• Observation skills
• Basic incident handling skills
• Time Management
• Ability to read and write

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform access control functions and determine visitor requirements
• Contact relevant employees to confirm appointments or refer visitors
• Complete or ensure admission control registers are completed and issue admission cards
• Escort visitors to relevant employees or venues
• Ensure unauthorized persons and dangerous objects do not enter the premises
• Follow-up on incidents and apply emergency procedures
• Undertake building and premises patrols
• Check doors, water leaks, taps, fire hazards, exposed electrical contacts, and lights
• Check and report suspicious objects and packages
• Ensure safe keeping of equipment, documents, and stores
• Complete registers to control the movement of equipment, stores, and documents
• Confirm that no departmental equipment, stores, and assets leave unauthorized
• 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

Enquiries & Contact