DEPUTY DIRECTOR: SECURITY MANAGEMENT is a South African government vacancy at Free State Department of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environmental Affairs. This job is part of Circular 25 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Glen | closing date: 07 August 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.
. Liaise with SSA for advice, assistance and information regarding information security and submission of reports on incidents of security breaches and / or leakages of sensitive information, for investigation at Glen College of Agriculture premises, Glen Farm and other departmental workstations and areas across the Free State. Liaise with SAPS about physical security needs / problems to ensure effective security, e.g. key control, access control, etc. Take responsibility for the implementation of MISS. Manage resources which include, inter alia: Budget, Training, mentoring and development, performance management, work allocation, etc.
Salary
R932 292 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive remuneration package)
Requirements
- A minimum three-year tertiary qualification (NQF level 6) in Security Management/Social Science Management, Management Science, SSA Security Managers Course, Valid driver’s license.
- 3 – 4 years of experience at supervisory role (Assistant Director) in Security Management environment).
- Knowledge: Relevant legislation related to public security, including the Minimum Information Security Standards Act (Miss).
- Disciplinary procedures and what constitutes unprofessional conduct.
- Security Business Processes.
- National Information Security policy.
- Risk and threats management.
- Safety and security management and administration, including-(security auditing, physical security measures, contingency planning, occupational health and safety, personnel security, document security, surveillance, information technology security, fire regulation and fire protection and communication security).
- Security environment (SSA, SAPS).
- Security breaches and investigations.
Duties
- Manage and give advice on the total security function which include personnel, documentation, physical communication, etc. and identify risks, threats to the security and vulnerabilities in the department.
- Develop and facilitate the implementation of a departmental security policy, render advice thereon and devise security measures and procedures in line with the policy.
- Run security awareness programme in the Department and advise management about security implications of management decisions.
- Monitor the extent of adherence / compliance to the security policy and measures which include – ensuring that officials with access to sensitive information are vetted, the introduction of corrective / disciplinary steps, administration of vetting
Enquiries
Mr V Mlambo at 060 537 3259
Notes
To apply, submit a newly implemented 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 Pre-entry programme offered by the National School of Government (NSG). Find course details here: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/ appointment is subject to successful competition of the Nyukela Programme: Pre-entry Certificate to SMS and submission of proof. 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, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence and integrity. All shortlisted candidates for other posts, shall undertake a pre-entry assessment which will be in the form of a practical / technical exercise. Candidates will also be assessed on Integrity (Ethical Conduct). Selection panels shall score the technical exercise as an additional criterion in the interview process. 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.
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Original Text
SALARY : R932 292 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive remuneration package)
CENTRE : Glen
REQUIREMENTS : A minimum three-year tertiary qualification (NQF level 6) in Security Management/Social Science Management, Management Science, SSA
Security Managers Course, Valid driver’s license. 3 – 4 years of experience at supervisory role (Assistant Director) in Security Management environment).
Knowledge: Relevant legislation related to public security, including the
Minimum Information Security Standards Act (Miss). Disciplinary procedures and what constitutes unprofessional conduct. Security Business Processes.
National Information Security policy. Risk and threats management. Safety and security management and administration, including-(security auditing, physical
security measures, contingency planning, occupational health and safety, personnel security, document security, surveillance, information technology
security, fire regulation and fire protection and communication security).
Security environment (SSA, SAPS). Security breaches and investigations.
DUTIES : Manage and give advice on the total security function which include personnel, documentation, physical communication, etc. and identify risks, threats to the
security and vulnerabilities in the department. Develop and facilitate the implementation of a departmental security policy, render advice thereon and
devise security measures and procedures in line with the policy. Run security awareness programme in the Department and advise management about
security implications of management decisions. Monitor the extent of adherence / compliance to the security policy and measures which include –
ensuring that officials with access to sensitive information are vetted, the introduction of corrective / disciplinary steps, administration of vetting
applications. Liaise with SSA for advice, assistance and information regarding information security and submission of reports on incidents of security
breaches and / or leakages of sensitive information, for investigation at Glen
College of Agriculture premises, Glen Farm and other departmental workstations and areas across the Free State. Liaise with SAPS about physical
security needs / problems to ensure effective security, e.g. key control, access control, etc. Take responsibility for the implementation of MISS. Manage
resources which include, inter alia: Budget, Training, mentoring and development, performance management, work allocation, etc.
ENQUIRIES : Mr V Mlambo at 060 537 3259
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 25 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.