ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: SECURITY SERVICES is a South African government vacancy at Office of the Public Service Commission. This job is part of Circular 17 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Public Service Commission National Office, Pretoria | closing date: 05 June 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Applications
Where to send your application.
You can apply on www.psc.gov.za under “vacancies”. Forward your application/s stating the relevant reference number to: The Acting DirectorGeneral, Office of the Public Service Commission, Private Bag X121, Pretoria, 0001 or hand-deliver at Commission House, Office Park Block B, 536 Francis Baard Street, Arcadia, Pretoria.
Salary
R487 197 per annum (Level 09)
Centre
Public Service Commission National Office, Pretoria
Requirements
- Ideal candidate’s profile: The successful candidate must have an appropriate recognized Bachelor’s Degree, B.
- Tech/ Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) in the field of Security Management.
- Must be in a possession of Grade A PSIRA certificate.
- Completion of SSA Security Advisory Course will be an added advantage.
- 3-5 years’ supervisory experience as Senior Security Officer.
- Must have Computer skills in MS Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
- Good communication and writing skills.
- Problem solving and organising ability.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Must be assertive, trustworthy, ethical and professional.
- Must be self-driven, creative, results-oriented and meticulous.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to work under pressure and maintain a high level of confidentiality.
- Must have knowledge of Security prescripts, procedures and Security technologies.
- An understanding of the Constitutional Values and Principles (CVPs) in Section 195 and how these CVPs contribute towards effective public service delivery.
- An understanding of how this post supports the role of the Public Service Commission (PSC) regarding the CVPs.
- Must have a valid driver’s license (with exception of disabled applicants).
Duties
- Administration of personnel, documents, communication, information and physical security.
- Develop and maintain a security awareness programme.
- Conduct Security Threats and Risk Assessments.
- Forge relations with external security Agencies and other organs of state.
- Develop, implement and review Security Policies.
- Responsible for People Management.
Enquiries
Mr Zola Tshatshelo Tel No: (012) 352 1106
Department Notes
Applications must consist of a) A fully completed and signed PDF Z83 application form which came into effect on 1 January 2021 and can be downloaded at www.dpsa.gov.za-vacancies ). b) A recent comprehensive PDF CV with a minimum of three (3) contactable referees with their telephone numbers and email addresses. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to bring certified copies of ID, drivers’ license and qualifications on or before the interviews. Should you be in possession of a foreign qualification(s), it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). The successful candidate will be required to obtain a topsecret clearance issued by the State Security Agency. The OPSC will verify the qualifications and conduct personnel suitability checks on recommended candidates. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only, thus, if you have not been contacted within 3 months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Please take note that late applications will not be considered and the OPSC will not be held liable. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two preentry assessments. One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment. Following the interview and technical exercise on SMS posts, the Selection Committee will recommend a candidate/s to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA Directives on the competency-based assessments). The competency will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. Note (A pre-entry certificate (Nyukela) obtained from the National School of Government (NSG) prior appointment for all SMS appointments is required). Applicants are advised against the use of the old Z83 application form which was valid until 31 December 2020 because it will render such application/s invalid. All shortlisted candidates must avail themselves on the date and time determined by the OPSC. The OPSC reserves the right to fill or not fill any vacant post.
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SALARY : R487 197 per annum (Level 09)
CENTRE : Public Service Commission National Office, Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : Ideal candidate’s profile: The successful candidate must have an appropriate recognized Bachelor’s Degree, B. Tech/ Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) in the field
of Security Management. Must be in a possession of Grade A PSIRA certificate.
Completion of SSA Security Advisory Course will be an added advantage. 3-5 years’ supervisory experience as Senior Security Officer. Must have Computer
skills in MS Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Good communication and writing skills. Problem solving and organising ability. Good
interpersonal skills. Must be assertive, trustworthy, ethical and professional.
Must be self-driven, creative, results-oriented and meticulous. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Ability to work under pressure and
maintain a high level of confidentiality. Must have knowledge of Security prescripts, procedures and Security technologies. An understanding of the
Constitutional Values and Principles (CVPs) in Section 195 and how these
CVPs contribute towards effective public service delivery. An understanding of how this post supports the role of the Public Service Commission (PSC)
regarding the CVPs. Must have a valid driver’s license (with exception of disabled applicants).
DUTIES : Administration of personnel, documents, communication, information and physical security. Develop and maintain a security awareness programme.
Conduct Security Threats and Risk Assessments. Forge relations with external security Agencies and other organs of state. Develop, implement and review
Security Policies. Responsible for People Management.
ENQUIRIES : Mr Zola Tshatshelo Tel No: (012) 352 1106
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 17 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.