ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: PHYSICAL SECURITY is a South African government vacancy at Government Pensions Administration Agency (GPAA). This job is part of Circular 21 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Pretoria | closing date: 03 July 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
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Where to send your application.
To apply visit: https://erecruitment.gpaa.gov.za/
Salary
R487 197 per annum (Level 09)
Centre
Pretoria
Requirements
- A relevant 3-year tertiary qualification (N Dip/B Degree/B Tech) (at least 360 credits) or relevant qualification coupled with three 3-5 years’ experience within physical field.
- With Two years supervisory or junior management experience.
- Knowledge of Conducting research.
- Knowledge of Investigations and security breaches.
- Knowledge of Understanding of electronic security systems.
- Knowledge of Policy formulation.
- Knowledge of Investigations awareness programme.
- Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act.
- Knowledge of Fire regulations.
- Knowledge of National information Security Policy.
- Knowledge of Control information Security Policy.
- Knowledge of Security directives (NIA, SAPS, NPA).
- Computer Literacy skills.
- Communication skills.
- Effective report writing skills.
- Interpersonal skills.
- Conflict resolution and negotiations skills.
- Operating & auditing skills.
- Disaster & recovery skills.
- Analytical and innovative thinking skills.
- Problem solving and analysis skills.
- Good reporting skills.
- Understanding & managing security risks.
- Honesty and integrity.
- Nonaggressive cautious and disciplined.
- Assertive, precise.
- Able to work in teams and independently.
- Co-operative, good communicator in various languages.
- Flexibility, well-spoken receptive to suggestions.
- Ability to communicate at all levels.
- Self-driven, ability to work under pressure.
- Interpersonal sensitivity.
Duties
- The incumbent will be responsible for a wide variety of tasks which include but are not limited to the following: Ensure the implementation of physical security processes.
- Attend to physical security incidents and assess impact of incidents.
- Assist in investigations into security breaches and maintain incident-tracking database.
- Implement physical security risk assessments processes such as threat and risk assessments, appraisals and security audits.
- Analyse risk factors for new and existing facilities, identify physical security vulnerabilities and formulate remediation plans.
- Assist in the assessment of the impact of incidents and make recommendations.
- Manage the schedules for security personnel and track their attendance.
- Render required physical security services to related contractors/provinces and agencies.
- Review and report accidents that happened within the vicinity, inspect all areas for safety and fire hazard and file reports on safety precautions. liaise with law enforcement, security related and relevant external and internal organizations and authorities.
- Monitor all unauthorized vandalism and removal of property, review and report accident.
- Ensure all security related systems remain operational and taking appropriate action to quickly remedy.
- Provide the Physical Security Services.
- Ensure availability of duty rosters for 24 hour security in organization.
- Monitor security surveillance equipment that is properly installed.
- Respond to equipment failures and emergencies during off hours.
- Maintain security related systems, including the DVR system, alarm, and access control systems for all facilities.
- Ensure physical security at all facilities and contacting emergency services when appropriate.
- Provide physical security awareness and training programs.
- Assist with the physical security management reports on all projects and initiatives.
- Provide oversight and direction to security staff, including the scheduling of work assignments.
- Assists with lock and key requests and tracking.
- Ensure integration of all security related aspects with regards to personnel, documents, physical security, communications, computers and surveillance activities.
- Conduct security related tasks ensuring the safety of employees, patients, and members of the public.
- Implement physical security and vetting policies and procedures.
- Ensure both physical security and vetting policies.
- Provide employees with training on both security policies and procedures.
- Maintain compliance on security policies and procedures.
- Assist with guidance to the facilities management to develop, implement and maintain security policies, procedures, and processes, in accordance with best practice standards, frameworks and regulations.
- Keep abreast with new effective policies and procedures implemented in other departments.
- Maintain the total security function within GPAA.
- Support in the development and implementation of an effective Business Plan and budget for security to support the achievement of GPAA’s strategic Objectives.
- Assist management regarding the security implications of executive decisions.
- Ensure vetting applications and security clearances.
- Ensure the screen of employees and the organization.
- Maintain records of security incidents.
- Ensure fire safety system are throughout GPAA offices.
- Ensure Occupational Health and Safety procedures.
- Assign daily work for security staff based on assessment of fitness for specific assignments.
- Implement the minimum information security standards (MISS), Minimum Physical security standards access of public premises and Vehicles act 53 of 1985.
- Management and development of staff.
- Manage the performance of the unit which involves coaching, mentoring and take corrective action where required, develop performance standards and evaluates team and individuals.
- Monitor staff regarding human resources such as leave, recruitment, and grievances.
- Compile the work plans for the unit including the consolidation of the operational plans into the directorate’s over work plan.
Enquiries
Alletah Mashiane Tel No: (012) 319 1218 for more information and application enquiries. Enquiries.erecruitment@gpaa.gov.za
Department Notes
All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two preentry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. It should be noted that the GPAA does not support the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in any of its recruitment and selection processes and will disqualify an application if it picks up the use of AI when completing assessments without acknowledging the source of information. Successful completion of the Nyukela Public Service SMS Pre-entry Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government, available as an online course on https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/, prior to finalisation of appointment, is a requirement for all SMS positions. For SMS positions, certain candidates may be required to undergo additional Psychometric Assessments. Applicants must note that pre-employment checks and references will be conducted once they are short-listed and the appointment is also subject to a positive outcome on these checks, which include, but not limited to: security clearance, security vetting, qualification/study verification, citizenship verification, financial/asset record check, previous employment verification and criminal record. Applicants will be required to meet vetting requirements as prescribed by Minimum Information Security Standards in line with the new DPSA Directive effective 01 April 2024. By submitting your application, it also means you consent to the GPAA processing your information for Human Resources Management purposes. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have all their foreign qualifications (this includes O and A level certificates) evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA), at your own expense. Upon appointment, successful candidates will be required to sign a Performance Agreement within 3 months from date of appointment and for candidates whose appointment exceeds 12 calendar months will be appointed on probation for the period of twelve (12) calendar months excluding leave taken as prescribed by Public Service Regulation 68. The status of your application will be visible on the e-Recruitment system. However, if you have not received feedback from the GPAA within 6 months of the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful. The candidate must take note: It is the GPAA’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post(s) with a candidate whose transfer/promotion / appointment will promote representativeness in line with the numerical targets as contained in GPAA’s Employment Equity Plan. Note: The GPAA reserves the right not to fill the below-mentioned posts, withdraw or to put on-hold a position and/or to re-advertise a post. The GPAA is compliant with the requirements of POPIA.
Original Text
Permanent
To implement security measures and ensure the overall provision of security services within GPAA.
SALARY : R487 197 per annum (Level 09)
CENTRE : Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : A relevant 3-year tertiary qualification (N Dip/B Degree/B Tech) (at least 360 credits) or relevant qualification coupled with three 3-5 years’ experience within
physical field. With Two years supervisory or junior management experience.
Knowledge of Conducting research. Knowledge of Investigations and security breaches. Knowledge of Understanding of electronic security systems.
Knowledge of Policy formulation. Knowledge of Investigations awareness programme. Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act. Knowledge of
Fire regulations. Knowledge of National information Security Policy. Knowledge of Control information Security Policy. Knowledge of Security directives (NIA,
SAPS, NPA). Computer Literacy skills. Communication skills. Effective report writing skills. Interpersonal skills. Conflict resolution and negotiations skills.
Operating & auditing skills. Disaster & recovery skills. Analytical and innovative thinking skills. Problem solving and analysis skills. Good reporting skills.
Understanding & managing security risks. Honesty and integrity. Nonaggressive cautious and disciplined. Assertive, precise. Able to work in teams
and independently. Co-operative, good communicator in various languages.
Flexibility, well-spoken receptive to suggestions. Ability to communicate at all levels. Self-driven, ability to work under pressure. Interpersonal sensitivity.
DUTIES : The incumbent will be responsible for a wide variety of tasks which include but are not limited to the following: Ensure the implementation of physical security
processes. Attend to physical security incidents and assess impact of incidents.
Assist in investigations into security breaches and maintain incident-tracking database. Implement physical security risk assessments processes such as
threat and risk assessments, appraisals and security audits. Analyse risk factors for new and existing facilities, identify physical security vulnerabilities
and formulate remediation plans. Assist in the assessment of the impact of incidents and make recommendations. Manage the schedules for security
personnel and track their attendance. Render required physical security services to related contractors/provinces and agencies. Review and report
accidents that happened within the vicinity, inspect all areas for safety and fire hazard and file reports on safety precautions. liaise with law enforcement,
security related and relevant external and internal organizations and authorities. Monitor all unauthorized vandalism and removal of property, review
and report accident. Ensure all security related systems remain operational and taking appropriate action to quickly remedy. Provide the Physical Security
Services. Ensure availability of duty rosters for 24 hour security in organization.
Monitor security surveillance equipment that is properly installed. Respond to equipment failures and emergencies during off hours. Maintain security related
systems, including the DVR system, alarm, and access control systems for all facilities. Ensure physical security at all facilities and contacting emergency
services when appropriate. Provide physical security awareness and training programs. Assist with the physical security management reports on all projects
and initiatives. Provide oversight and direction to security staff, including the scheduling of work assignments. Assists with lock and key requests and
tracking. Ensure integration of all security related aspects with regards to personnel, documents, physical security, communications, computers and
surveillance activities. Conduct security related tasks ensuring the safety of employees, patients, and members of the public. Implement physical security
and vetting policies and procedures. Ensure both physical security and vetting policies. Provide employees with training on both security policies and
procedures. Maintain compliance on security policies and procedures. Assist with guidance to the facilities management to develop, implement and maintain
security policies, procedures, and processes, in accordance with best practice standards, frameworks and regulations. Keep abreast with new effective
policies and procedures implemented in other departments. Maintain the total security function within GPAA. Support in the development and implementation
of an effective Business Plan and budget for security to support the achievement of GPAA’s strategic Objectives. Assist management regarding the
security implications of executive decisions. Ensure vetting applications and security clearances. Ensure the screen of employees and the organization.
Maintain records of security incidents. Ensure fire safety system are throughout
GPAA offices. Ensure Occupational Health and Safety procedures. Assign daily work for security staff based on assessment of fitness for specific assignments.
Implement the minimum information security standards (MISS), Minimum
Physical security standards access of public premises and Vehicles act 53 of
1985. Management and development of staff. Manage the performance of the unit which involves coaching, mentoring and take corrective action where
required, develop performance standards and evaluates team and individuals.
Monitor staff regarding human resources such as leave, recruitment, and grievances. Compile the work plans for the unit including the consolidation of
the operational plans into the directorate’s over work plan.
ENQUIRIES : Alletah Mashiane Tel No: (012) 319 1218 for more information and application
enquiries.
Enquiries.erecruitment@gpaa.gov.za
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 21 of 2026 for reference.
Disclaimer: This vacancy was imported from the official DPSA circular PDF. Please confirm the reference number, closing date, and application instructions in the original circular before applying. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.