SENIOR SECURITY OFFICER is a South African government vacancy at Department of Land Reform and Rural Development (DLRRD). This job is part of Circular 21 of 2026 from the DPSA. 3 posts available | centre: Gauteng (Pretoria) | closing date: 03 July 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Directorate
Physical Security and Special Events
Salary
R237 453 per annum (Level 05)
Centre
Gauteng (Pretoria)
Requirements
- Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a Grade B Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA) Certificate.
- Minimum of 3 years’ security officer experience.
- A valid driver licence.
- Job-related knowledge: Knowledge of access control procedures.
- Knowledge of control room operations.
- Knowledge of measures for the control and movement of equipment and stores.
- Knowledge of prescribed security procedures PSIRA, Minimum Information Security Standards (MISS), and Protection of Information Act, etc.) and the authority of security officers under these documents.
- Knowledge of the relevant emergency procedures.
- Job-related skills.
- Computer literacy.
- Communication (verbal and written).
- Report writing and Telephone etiquette.
Duties
- Supervise the security functions performed by the security officers/service providers, ensuring adherence to the department security policies.
- Allocate duties to security officers / service providers, monitor outcomes and institute the necessary corrective measures to address deviations from norms and standards.
- Monitor access control to prevent unauthorised entry into buildings and other premises.
- Authorisation of the equipment, documents and stores into or out of the building or premises.
- Inspect and report all none functioning of security measures (e.g.
- X-Ray machines, walk-through metal detectors, security lights and etc.).
- Check incidents/occurrence books/registers.
- Monitor and provide support in case of emergencies.
- Administrative and related functions.
- Determine rosters, shift schedules and overtime.
- Monitor performance of employees and determine training needs.
- Control leave and related personnel matters in line with human resource procedures and prescripts.
- Provide security related services.
- Administer key control system.
- Identify risks and threats to the security of the department.
- Provide information regarding incidents to investigating officers.
- Monitor and respond to alarm system.
- Report faulty equipment/systems.
- Ensure systems are functioning optimally through scheduled services.
- Conduct preliminary incident investigations and submit reports.
- Administer all control room operations to safeguard the department’s assets.
- Perform control room duties as per shift cycles.
- Perform and supervise all control room activities.
- Report all incidents and any identified non-compliance relating to security prescripts.
- Review of footage upon request through proper procedure.
- Update all register for the incidents observed.
Enquiries
Mr F Aphane Tel No: (012) 312 8625
Applications
Where to send your application.
Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 600 Lilian Ngoyi Street (formerly known as Van der Walt Street), Berea Park, Pretoria, 0002 or by email to Post73@dlrrd.gov.za
Department Notes
To apply, submit a completed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae (PDF document to a maximum of 10 megabytes) via e-mail or hand delivery. The Department will not be held responsible for server delays. Late applications due to technical issues will not be considered. Shortlisted candidates must provide certified copies of required documents (Identity Document, qualifications, etc) where necessary and service certificates to support senior management experience to Human Resources before the interviews, including South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) evaluation reports for foreign qualifications. Failure to comply will result in disqualification. To be appointed at Senior Management Service (SMS) level, you must complete the SMS Preentry programme offered by the National School of Government (NSG). Find course details here: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entryprogramme/ appointment is subject to successful competition of the Nyukela Programme: Pre-entry Certificate to SMS and submission of proof. Shortlisted applicants for the advertised vacancies will undergo two pre-entry assessments: a practical assessment and an integrity assessment, both of which form part of the selection criteria after the interview. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. NB: Please note that false or fraudulent qualifications submitted by applicants will be reported to the South African Police Services (SAPS), and a criminal case shall be opened. Applications: Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered. Do not submit duplicate applications. If applying for multiple posts, submit separate applications for each post. Applications submitted via email will be acknowledged via an automated response. Applications received manually will not be acknowledged due to high volumes of applications received. If you have not heard from us within 3 months, please consider your application to be unsuccessful. Should, during any stage of the recruitment process, a moratorium be placed on the filling of posts or the Department is affected by any process such as, but not limited to, restructuring or reorganisation of posts, the Department reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process and readvertise the post at any time in the future. Important: DLRRD is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting representivity and affirmative action. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates. The Department reserves the right not to fill vacancies. By applying you consent to the collection and processing of your personal information for recruitment purposes. Shortlisted candidates will be required to be available for assessments and interviews at a date and time as determined by the Department. Shortlisted candidates will undergo personnel suitability checks, security vetting and reference checks (including social media profiles). Applications must declare any pending criminal, disciplinary or any other allegations or investigations. Successful candidates must pass security clearance, sign an employment contract, sign an annual performance agreement and disclose financial interests. All applicants are required to declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest, to disclose memberships of Boards and directorships that they may be associated with. Failure to disclose relevant information may result in disqualification or termination.
Notes
EE Targets: Coloured and Indian Males and African, Coloured, Indian and White Females and Persons with Disabilities.
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Original Text
SALARY : R237 453 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE : Gauteng (Pretoria)
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a Grade B Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority
(PSIRA) Certificate. Minimum of 3 years’ security officer experience. A valid driver licence. Job-related knowledge: Knowledge of access control
procedures. Knowledge of control room operations. Knowledge of measures for the control and movement of equipment and stores. Knowledge of
prescribed security procedures PSIRA, Minimum Information Security
Standards (MISS), and Protection of Information Act, etc.) and the authority of security officers under these documents. Knowledge of the relevant emergency
procedures. Job-related skills. Computer literacy. Communication (verbal and written). Report writing and Telephone etiquette.
DUTIES : Supervise the security functions performed by the security officers/service providers, ensuring adherence to the department security policies. Allocate
duties to security officers / service providers, monitor outcomes and institute
the necessary corrective measures to address deviations from norms and standards. Monitor access control to prevent unauthorised entry into buildings
and other premises. Authorisation of the equipment, documents and stores into or out of the building or premises. Inspect and report all none functioning of
security measures (e.g. X-Ray machines, walk-through metal detectors, security lights and etc.). Check incidents/occurrence books/registers. Monitor
and provide support in case of emergencies. Administrative and related functions. Determine rosters, shift schedules and overtime. Monitor
performance of employees and determine training needs. Control leave and related personnel matters in line with human resource procedures and
prescripts. Provide security related services. Administer key control system.
Identify risks and threats to the security of the department. Provide information regarding incidents to investigating officers. Monitor and respond to alarm
system. Report faulty equipment/systems. Ensure systems are functioning optimally through scheduled services. Conduct preliminary incident
investigations and submit reports. Administer all control room operations to safeguard the department’s assets. Perform control room duties as per shift
cycles. Perform and supervise all control room activities. Report all incidents and any identified non-compliance relating to security prescripts. Review of
footage upon request through proper procedure. Update all register for the incidents observed.
ENQUIRIES : Mr F Aphane Tel No: (012) 312 8625
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 600 Lilian Ngoyi Street (formerly known as Van der Walt Street), Berea Park,
Pretoria, 0002 or by email to Post73@dlrrd.gov.za
NOTE : EE Targets: Coloured and Indian Males and African, Coloured, Indian and White Females and Persons with Disabilities.
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.