Circular 33 of 2026 · Post 33/76
SECURITY OFFICER
Office of the Chief Justice (OCJ)
- LevelLevel 03
- AdvertCombined vacancy information
Closing date: 14 days remaining
Job details
- Circular
- 33 of 2026
- Page No.
- 5–6
- Circular Post
- 33/76
- Department
- Office of the Chief Justice (OCJ)
- 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
R170 226 – R200 523.per annum (Level 03) The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
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
- Kwazulu-Natal Local Division of The High Court: Durban
- Salary information
- R170 226 – R200 523.per annum (Level 03) The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
Requirements
- An applicant should be in possession of a grade 10 or equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA.
- Basic Security Officer’s course, at least Grade C with a valid PSIRA certificate.
- A minimum of one (1) year experience in security industry and a valid driver’s license will serve as an added advantage.
- Knowledge and skills: Knowledge of Access to Public Premises and Vehicle Act and other security related legislations, access control procedures, control and movement of equipment and stores, prescribed security procedures (e.g.
- MIS, NISA, Protection of Information Act, etc.) and the authority of security officers under these documents.
- Knowledge on the relevant emergency procedures and Batho Pele Principles.
- Skilled in interpersonal, client service, listening skills, problem solving, decision making, communication, computer and facilitating.
Duties
- Perform access control functions, determine whether visitors have appointments/or the service that visitor requires, contact the relevant employees to confirm the appointment or refer the visitor to the relevant service delivery point, ensure that the admission control register is completed and issue admission control documents/ cards as required, utilise walk-through metal detector for the effectiveness of access control, ensure that unauthorised persons and dangerous object do not enter the building/premises, report all the identified security breaches and non-compliance to the supervisor, ensure that equipment, document and store do not leave or enter the building or premises unauthorised, ensure that the registers control the movement of equipment, stores and documents are completed, ensure that no equipment, stores as assets of the department leave the building /premises unauthorised.
- 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 the prescripts, operate control room security equipment’s, monitor all movements, events, and activities within the department's premises using CCTV equipment’s, ensure that security system is in good working condition, report all incidents monitored, report to the supervisor, monitor all access points for effective access control, report all identified non-compliance to security policy and procedures to improve office security, ensure safety in the building and premises, undertake building/ and the primes patrols to identify and check, apply emergency procedures (in situations like bomb scares, riots etc.) and alert emergency services and department management, monitor and respond to alarm system.
- Ensure all incidents are recorded in the occurrence books/registers, ensure that recorded information is correct, update the information on the occurrence book/register as and when required, liaise with supervisor to verify information recorded and perform any other duties assigned to you by the supervisor/ Court Manager.
Enquiries
Technical: Ms K Marias Tel No: (031) 492 5502 HR related enquiries: Ms SZ Mvuyana Tel No: (031) 493 1723
How to apply
Where and how to submit your application.
Applications can be sent via email to 2026/135/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
Notes and Z83 guidance
- All applications must be submitted on a New Z83 form, which can be downloaded on internet at www.judiciary.org.za / www.dpsa.gov.za/dpsa2g/vacancies.asp or obtainable from any Public Service Department and should be accompanied by a recent comprehensive CV only; contactable referees (telephone numbers and email addresses must be indicated). Please send your documents in a PDF and put them in one folder.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from Human Resources.
- All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry 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. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process.
- Applicants could be required to provide consent for access to their social media accounts. Prior to appointment for SMS, a candidate would be required to complete the Nyukela Programme: Pre-entry Certificate to Senior Management Services as endorsed by DPSA which is an online course, endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG). The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into the SMS and the full details can be sourced by the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/. Each application form must be fully completed, duly signed and initialed on both pages by the applicant. The application must indicate the correct job title, the office where the position is advertised and the reference number as stated in the advert.
- Failure by the applicant to complete, sign and initial the application form will lead to disqualification of the application during the selection process.
- Applications on the old Z83 will unfortunately not be considered.
- Should you be in possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation considered. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, financial checks, qualification verification, citizenship checks, social media, reference checks and employment verification).
- Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
- The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the advertised post(s).
- Applicants who do not comply with the above-mentioned requirements, as well as applications received late, will not be considered.
- Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered during the selection process.
- All successful candidates will be expected to enter into an employment contract and a performance agreement within 3 months of appointment, as well as be required to undergo a security clearance three (3) months after appointment. The Office the Chief Justice complies with the provisions of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA); Act No. 4 of 2013. We will use your personal information provided to us for the purpose of recruitment only and more specifically for the purpose of the position/vacancy you have applied for. In the event that your application was unsuccessful, the Office of the Chief Justice will retain your personal information for internal audit purposes as required by policies.
- All the information requested now or during the process is required for recruitment purposes.
- Failure to provide requested information will render your application null and void. The Office of the Chief Justice will safeguard the security and confidentiality of all information you shared during the recruitment process.
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Additional notes
- Applications quoting the relevant reference number must be submitted on the new Z83 application form, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on www.dpsa.gov.za-vacancies/www.judiciary.org.za. Received applications using the incorrect application for employment (old Z83) will not be considered. The completed and signed form should be accompanied by a recently updated CV.
- Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of: Matric certificate, academic transcripts (qualification/s with 360/480 credits as recognised by SAQA and academic record) and ID).
- All shortlisted candidates shall undertake a pre-entry practical exercise as part of the assessment method to determine the candidate's suitability based on the post's technical and generic requirements.
- Candidates wishing to apply for an internship outside their area of residence must be willing to find their own accommodation and transportation considering that they will be earning a stipend.
- Failure to submit the requested documents/information will result in your application not being considered.
- Applicants will be expected to be available for assessments and selection interviews at a time, date and place as determined by the Department. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) and National Diploma should be NQF Level 6 (with 360 credits as recognised by SAQA).
- All appointments for internship are subject to the verification and pre-screening process. The OCJ reserves the right not to make an appointment.
- Correspondence will be entered into with shortlisted candidates only. Please direct your application to the relevant province and complete a separate application for each reference number. OTHER POSTS
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This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 33 of 2026 for reference.
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POST 33/76 : SECURITY OFFICER REF NO: 2026/137/OCJ 2026/135/OCJ
SALARY : R170 226 – R200 523.per annum (Level 03) The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Kwazulu-Natal Local Division of The High Court: Durban
REQUIREMENTS : An applicant should be in possession of a grade 10 or equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA. Basic Security Officer’s course, at least Grade C with
a valid PSIRA certificate. A minimum of one (1) year experience in security industry and a valid driver’s license will serve as an added advantage.
Knowledge and skills: Knowledge of Access to Public Premises and Vehicle
Act and other security related legislations, access control procedures, control
and movement of equipment and stores, prescribed security procedures (e.g.
MIS, NISA, Protection of Information Act, etc.) and the authority of security officers under these documents. Knowledge on the relevant emergency
procedures and Batho Pele Principles. Skilled in interpersonal, client service, listening skills, problem solving, decision making, communication, computer
and facilitating.
DUTIES : Perform access control functions, determine whether visitors have appointments/or the service that visitor requires, contact the relevant
employees to confirm the appointment or refer the visitor to the relevant service delivery point, ensure that the admission control register is completed and
issue admission control documents/ cards as required, utilise walk-through metal detector for the effectiveness of access control, ensure that unauthorised
persons and dangerous object do not enter the building/premises, report all the identified security breaches and non-compliance to the supervisor, ensure that
equipment, document and store do not leave or enter the building or premises unauthorised, ensure that the registers control the movement of equipment,
stores and documents are completed, ensure that no equipment, stores as assets of the department leave the building /premises unauthorised. 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 the prescripts, operate control room security equipment’s, monitor all movements, events, and activities within the
department's premises using CCTV equipment’s, ensure that security system is in good working condition, report all incidents monitored, report to the
supervisor, monitor all access points for effective access control, report all identified non-compliance to security policy and procedures to improve office
security, ensure safety in the building and premises, undertake building/ and the primes patrols to identify and check, apply emergency procedures (in
situations like bomb scares, riots etc.) and alert emergency services and department management, monitor and respond to alarm system. Ensure all
incidents are recorded in the occurrence books/registers, ensure that recorded information is correct, update the information on the occurrence book/register
as and when required, liaise with supervisor to verify information recorded and perform any other duties assigned to you by the supervisor/ Court Manager.
ENQUIRIES : Technical: Ms K Marias Tel No: (031) 492 5502 HR related enquiries: Ms SZ Mvuyana Tel No: (031) 493 1723
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be sent via email to 2026/135/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
NOTE : The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the Employment Equity goals.
GRADUATE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME FOR 01 APRIL 2027 TO 31 MARCH 2029 (24 MONTHS)
The Office of the Chief Justice would like to invite qualifying graduates to apply to participate in an internship programme in the 2025/2027 financial year. Applicants must be unemployed graduates, should
not have participated in an internship programme previously, must be a South African citizen. The Office of the Chief Justice is an equal opportunity employer. In the filling of these posts, the Employment Equity
Plan of the Department will be taken into consideration and preference will be given to persons with disabilities.
CLOSING DATE : 28 September 2026
NOTE : Applications quoting the relevant reference number must be submitted on the new Z83 application form, obtainable from any Public Service Department or
on www.dpsa.gov.za-vacancies/www.judiciary.org.za. Received applications using the incorrect application for employment (old Z83) will not be considered.
The completed and signed form should be accompanied by a recently updated
CV. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of: Matric certificate, academic transcripts (qualification/s with 360/480 credits as
recognised by SAQA and academic record) and ID). All shortlisted candidates shall undertake a pre-entry practical exercise as part of the assessment
method to determine the candidate's suitability based on the post's technical and generic requirements. Candidates wishing to apply for an internship
outside their area of residence must be willing to find their own accommodation and transportation considering that they will be earning a stipend. Failure to
submit the requested documents/information will result in your application not being considered. Applicants will be expected to be available for assessments
and selection interviews at a time, date and place as determined by the
Department. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) and National
Diploma should be NQF Level 6 (with 360 credits as recognised by SAQA). All appointments for internship are subject to the verification and pre-screening
process. The OCJ reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Correspondence will be entered into with shortlisted candidates only. Please direct your application to the relevant province and complete a separate
application for each reference number.
OTHER POSTS
SALARY : R170 226 – R200 523.per annum (Level 03) The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Kwazulu-Natal Local Division of The High Court: Durban
REQUIREMENTS : An applicant should be in possession of a grade 10 or equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA. Basic Security Officer’s course, at least Grade C with
a valid PSIRA certificate. A minimum of one (1) year experience in security industry and a valid driver’s license will serve as an added advantage.
Knowledge and skills: Knowledge of Access to Public Premises and Vehicle
Act and other security related legislations, access control procedures, control
and movement of equipment and stores, prescribed security procedures (e.g.
MIS, NISA, Protection of Information Act, etc.) and the authority of security officers under these documents. Knowledge on the relevant emergency
procedures and Batho Pele Principles. Skilled in interpersonal, client service, listening skills, problem solving, decision making, communication, computer
and facilitating.
DUTIES : Perform access control functions, determine whether visitors have appointments/or the service that visitor requires, contact the relevant
employees to confirm the appointment or refer the visitor to the relevant service delivery point, ensure that the admission control register is completed and
issue admission control documents/ cards as required, utilise walk-through metal detector for the effectiveness of access control, ensure that unauthorised
persons and dangerous object do not enter the building/premises, report all the identified security breaches and non-compliance to the supervisor, ensure that
equipment, document and store do not leave or enter the building or premises unauthorised, ensure that the registers control the movement of equipment,
stores and documents are completed, ensure that no equipment, stores as assets of the department leave the building /premises unauthorised. 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 the prescripts, operate control room security equipment’s, monitor all movements, events, and activities within the
department's premises using CCTV equipment’s, ensure that security system is in good working condition, report all incidents monitored, report to the
supervisor, monitor all access points for effective access control, report all identified non-compliance to security policy and procedures to improve office
security, ensure safety in the building and premises, undertake building/ and the primes patrols to identify and check, apply emergency procedures (in
situations like bomb scares, riots etc.) and alert emergency services and department management, monitor and respond to alarm system. Ensure all
incidents are recorded in the occurrence books/registers, ensure that recorded information is correct, update the information on the occurrence book/register
as and when required, liaise with supervisor to verify information recorded and perform any other duties assigned to you by the supervisor/ Court Manager.
ENQUIRIES : Technical: Ms K Marias Tel No: (031) 492 5502 HR related enquiries: Ms SZ Mvuyana Tel No: (031) 493 1723
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be sent via email to 2026/135/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
NOTE : The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the Employment Equity goals.
GRADUATE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME FOR 01 APRIL 2027 TO 31 MARCH 2029 (24 MONTHS)
The Office of the Chief Justice would like to invite qualifying graduates to apply to participate in an internship programme in the 2025/2027 financial year. Applicants must be unemployed graduates, should
not have participated in an internship programme previously, must be a South African citizen. The Office of the Chief Justice is an equal opportunity employer. In the filling of these posts, the Employment Equity
Plan of the Department will be taken into consideration and preference will be given to persons with disabilities.
CLOSING DATE : 28 September 2026
NOTE : Applications quoting the relevant reference number must be submitted on the new Z83 application form, obtainable from any Public Service Department or
on www.dpsa.gov.za-vacancies/www.judiciary.org.za. Received applications using the incorrect application for employment (old Z83) will not be considered.
The completed and signed form should be accompanied by a recently updated
CV. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of: Matric certificate, academic transcripts (qualification/s with 360/480 credits as
recognised by SAQA and academic record) and ID). All shortlisted candidates shall undertake a pre-entry practical exercise as part of the assessment
method to determine the candidate's suitability based on the post's technical and generic requirements. Candidates wishing to apply for an internship
outside their area of residence must be willing to find their own accommodation and transportation considering that they will be earning a stipend. Failure to
submit the requested documents/information will result in your application not being considered. Applicants will be expected to be available for assessments
and selection interviews at a time, date and place as determined by the
Department. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) and National
Diploma should be NQF Level 6 (with 360 credits as recognised by SAQA). All appointments for internship are subject to the verification and pre-screening
process. The OCJ reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Correspondence will be entered into with shortlisted candidates only. Please direct your application to the relevant province and complete a separate
application for each reference number.
OTHER POSTS