Circular 32 of 2026 · Post 32/381
CHIEF SECURITY OFFICER: PHYSICAL PROTECTION
Western Cape Department of Local Government
- ProvinceWestern Cape
- LevelLevel 08
- AdvertCombined vacancy information
Closing date: 14 days remainingLate applications will not be accepted.
Job details
- Circular
- 32 of 2026
- Page No.
- 41–42
- Circular Post
- 32/381
- Department
- Western Cape Department of Local Government
- Province
- Western Cape
- Closing date
- 28 September 2026
About this vacancy
This advert contains combined vacancy information. Review the source-supplied values below; they are not automatically paired into individual positions.
Applications close on 28 September 2026.
Application and salary information
Salary
R413 001 – R486 501 per annum (Level 08)
Application route
Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.
Vacancy information
This advert contains combined vacancy information. Values are shown as supplied and are not paired into positions unless the source stores that relationship explicitly.
- Centre
- Police Oversight and Community Safety, Western Cape Government
- Reference information
- POCS 09/2026
- Salary information
- R413 001 – R486 501 per annum (Level 08)
Requirements
- An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification);
- PSIRA registration minimum Grade B;
- A minimum of 3 years relevant experience.
- Competencies: Proven knowledge and working experience of the following: Legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions;
- Information systems that aid in the management of knowledge and information pertaining to the line function;
- Project management;
- Operational management practices;
- Policy development, and operational management, monitoring and review processes;
- Modern systems of governance and administration;
- Public service procedures, processes and systems;
- Regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape;
- Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South African public sector;
- Public finance, human resources and discourse management processes;
- Public Finance Management Act, National and Provincial Treasury Regulations, other financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements;
- Functioning of the Province and the activities of sister departments/related functional areas;
- Policies of the government of the day;
- Labour Relations legislation and regulations;
- Control of access to public premises and vehicles Act, Act 53 of 1985;
- Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 85 of 1993;
- Understanding of PSIRA;
- Criminal Procedure Act;
- Weapons and Ammunition Act;
- Explosives;
- Electronic security system;
- Security officials Act, Act 92 of 1997.
- Skills in the following: Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint);
- People Management;
- Project Management;
- Communication skills (written and verbal);
- Numeracy;
- Literacy.
Duties
- Coordinate physical security operations within Western Cape Government institutions and facilities;
- Coordinate the implementation of access control procedures to mitigate risk;
- Report and investigate security incidents and breaches;
- Monitor and manage outsourced security service providers;
- Managerial/Supervisory functions.
Enquiries
Mr Denzil Samuels Tel No: (021) 483 5861
How to apply
Where and how to submit your application.
Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your
Notes and Z83 guidance
- Only applications submitted online will be accepted.
- Kindly note that technical support is only available from Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 16:00.
- Should you experience any difficulties with your online application you may contact the helpline on 0861 370 214.
- Please ensure that you submit your application on or before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.
- The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.
- By applying for this post, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference.
- Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.
- All shortlisted candidates must make themselves available to be interviewed at a date, time and place as decided by the selection panel.
- All shortlisted candidates will be required to submit duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the timeframe communicated by the WCG and prior to the interview date.
- Failure to provide the required duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the prescribed timeframe, without reasonable justification, may result in the shortlisted candidate not being considered further in the current recruitment and selection process.
- All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to assess relevant functional elements of the job and an 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.
- The successful candidate will be required to complete the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme (Nyukela) and submit the certificate before he/she can be appointed to this post. The purpose of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme, which is a public service specific training programme applicable to all applicants who aspire to join the SMS, is to ensure that potential SMS members have a background in processes and procedures linked to the SMS. The duration of the online Pre-Entry Programme is 120 notional hours (15 days). Full details may be sourced by the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/trainingcourse/sms-preentryprogramme .
- The successful candidate shall be subjected to a leadership assessment, within one (1) month of appointment, to assess the managerial competencies required for SMS members in the Public Service as specified under Chapter Five (5) of the SMS handbook. This assessment shall be conducted to determine an individual’s ability to lead, manage, and direct others and to identify developmental gaps in core generic leadership and management competencies.
- The successful candidate will be required to enter into an employment contract and a performance agreement.
- The successful candidate will be subject to security vetting; and the candidate will have to disclose her/his financial interests. Furthermore, thank you, to the huge public interest, we receive many applications for our posts, and as such will not be able to respond personally to all applications. Therefore, should you not hear from us within 10 weeks from close of the advert please consider your application unsuccessful. MANAGEMENT ECHELON
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Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 32 of 2026 for reference.
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Original Text
POST 32/381 : CHIEF SECURITY OFFICER: PHYSICAL PROTECTION REF NO: POCS 09/2026 (X4 POSTS)
SALARY : R413 001 – R486 501 per annum (Level 08)
CENTRE : Police Oversight and Community Safety, Western Cape Government
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); PSIRA registration minimum Grade B; A minimum of 3 years
relevant experience. Competencies: Proven knowledge and working experience of the following: Legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and
best practices that have a bearing on the line functions; Information systems that aid in the management of knowledge and information pertaining to the line
function; Project management; Operational management practices; Policy development, and operational management, monitoring and review processes;
Modern systems of governance and administration; Public service procedures, processes and systems; Regional and local political, economic and social
affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape;
Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South
African public sector; Public finance, human resources and discourse management processes; Public Finance Management Act, National and
Provincial Treasury Regulations, other financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements; Functioning of the Province and the activities of
sister departments/related functional areas; Policies of the government of the day; Labour Relations legislation and regulations; Control of access to public
premises and vehicles Act, Act 53 of 1985; Occupational Health and Safety
Act, Act 85 of 1993; Understanding of PSIRA; Criminal Procedure Act;
Weapons and Ammunition Act; Explosives; Electronic security system;
Security officials Act, Act 92 of 1997. Skills in the following: Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); People Management;
Project Management; Communication skills (written and verbal); Numeracy;
Literacy.
DUTIES : Coordinate physical security operations within Western Cape Government institutions and facilities; Coordinate the implementation of access control
procedures to mitigate risk; Report and investigate security incidents and breaches; Monitor and manage outsourced security service providers;
Managerial/Supervisory functions.
ENQUIRIES : Mr Denzil Samuels Tel No: (021) 483 5861
APPLICATIONS : Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your
application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or
https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co
SALARY : R413 001 – R486 501 per annum (Level 08)
CENTRE : Police Oversight and Community Safety, Western Cape Government
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); PSIRA registration minimum Grade B; A minimum of 3 years
relevant experience. Competencies: Proven knowledge and working experience of the following: Legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and
best practices that have a bearing on the line functions; Information systems that aid in the management of knowledge and information pertaining to the line
function; Project management; Operational management practices; Policy development, and operational management, monitoring and review processes;
Modern systems of governance and administration; Public service procedures, processes and systems; Regional and local political, economic and social
affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape;
Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South
African public sector; Public finance, human resources and discourse management processes; Public Finance Management Act, National and
Provincial Treasury Regulations, other financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements; Functioning of the Province and the activities of
sister departments/related functional areas; Policies of the government of the day; Labour Relations legislation and regulations; Control of access to public
premises and vehicles Act, Act 53 of 1985; Occupational Health and Safety
Act, Act 85 of 1993; Understanding of PSIRA; Criminal Procedure Act;
Weapons and Ammunition Act; Explosives; Electronic security system;
Security officials Act, Act 92 of 1997. Skills in the following: Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); People Management;
Project Management; Communication skills (written and verbal); Numeracy;
Literacy.
DUTIES : Coordinate physical security operations within Western Cape Government institutions and facilities; Coordinate the implementation of access control
procedures to mitigate risk; Report and investigate security incidents and breaches; Monitor and manage outsourced security service providers;
Managerial/Supervisory functions.
ENQUIRIES : Mr Denzil Samuels Tel No: (021) 483 5861
APPLICATIONS : Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your
application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or
https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co