Circular 23 of 2026 · Post 23/450

SECURITY OFFICERS (X18 POSTS)

Department of Police (SAPS)

  • ProvinceMpumalanga
  • LevelLevel 03
  • AdvertCombined vacancy information
Closing date: Applications closedLate applications will not be accepted.

This job has expired and is no longer accepting applications. Closing date was 17 July 2026.

Job details

Circular post number
23/450
Department
Department of Police (SAPS)
Province
Mpumalanga
Closing date
17 July 2026

Application and salary information

Salary

R170 226 per annum (Level 03)

Application route

Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.

Vacancy information

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Centre
PHO: Nelspruit Ref No: MP 55/06/2026 (X8 Posts) Komartipoort VSS Ref No: MP 56/06/2026 (X1 Post) Middelburg District Office Ref No: MP 57/06/2026 (X3 Posts) Middelburg Garage Ref No: MP 58/06/2026 (X3 Posts) Middelburg Armourer Ref No: MP 59/06/2026 (X1 Post) KwaMhlanga VSS Ref No: MP 60/06/2026 (X2 Posts)
Reference information
MP 57/06/2026
Salary information
R170 226 per annum (Level 03)

Requirements

  • Applicants must display competency in the core functions of the post.
  • Be proficient in at least English and one other official language.
  • Be a citizen of the Republic of South Africa of which documentary proof must be furnished on the day of the interview.
  • Be in possession of a Grade 10/ Standard 8/ NCV level 2 certificate/ report (NQF level 2 as recognized by SAQA), for which documentary proof can be produced when required.
  • Valid Registration with the Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA).
  • Be in possession of at least a Grade C security certificate or higher.
  • Not declared unfit to possess a firearm.
  • Be willing to undergo firearm competency training and to maintain firearm competency.
  • Relevant courses in the field of the post will serve as an added advantage.
  • A valid driver’s license for at least a light motor vehicle will also serve as an added advantage.
  • Be willing to work shifts and extended hours.
  • Knowledge, Skills and Competencies: Knowledge of access control procedures.
  • Knowledge of measures for the control and movement of equipment and stores.
  • Knowledge of prescribed security procedures (e.g., MIS, NISA, Protection of Information Act, etc.) and the authority of security officers under these documents.
  • Knowledge of the relevant emergency procedures.

Duties

  • Execute Access Control in terms of the Control of Access to Public Premises and Vehicles Act (Act No.
  • 53 of 1985);
  • Positive identification of employees, visitors and contactors at the security access point;
  • Registering of employees, visitors and contractors, electronic searching of employees, visitors and contractors;
  • Authorize entry in to the premises to employees, visitors and contractors after complying with all the legislative requirements, confirm visits with the hosts and ensure escort in line with the prescripts;
  • Issue admission control cards to visitors and receive them back;
  • Keep the necessary visitor’s register;
  • Check suppliers, articles and objects, where necessary, before they are allowed to be brought into the premises to ensure that the safety of the premises will not be threatened;
  • Patrol buildings and fenced-off areas;
  • Guard vehicles and equipment in the field – ONLY from a security point of view;
  • Check all security equipment and facilities and take action, when necessary;
  • Bring any deficiencies or problems with regard to security matters to the attention of senior security personnel.

Enquiries

Capt Hlubi / SAC Lukhele Tel No: (013) 762 4813 / 013 762 4808/ 013 762

How to apply

Where and how to submit your application.

Applications may be hand-delivered, as follows: 4 Ehmke Street, Nelspruit 1200. Application must be addressed to Recruitment Section, (Attention: Captain Hlubi / SAC Lukhele) South African Police Service, or e-mailed to HlubiJ@saps.gov.za

Notes and Z83 guidance

Applications must be submitted on a Z83 Form (2021 version), obtainable from http://www.dpsa.gov.za/dpsa2g/vacancies.asp, which must be accompanied with a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae. The post particulars and reference number of the post you are applying for, must be correctly specified on the application form. Please complete a separate application form for each post you wish to apply for. It is the responsibility of the applicants to submit applications timeously to the correct physical address as provided in the advertisement. Please note that applications submitted to an incorrect physical address will not be considered. Late applications will not be accepted or considered. Short-listed candidates will be required to produce originals of their Identity Document (ID), Senior Certificate and all educational qualifications obtained, service certificates from previous employers stating the occupation and motor vehicle driver’s license, before the interview. Qualifications and driver’s licences submitted will be subjected to verification with the relevant institutions. Applicants must have no previous criminal convictions or pending criminal/ departmental cases and shall allow their fingerprints to be taken and background enquiries to be made. Short-listed candidates may be subjected to a full security clearance process before or during any stage of employment. Short-listed candidates will be subjected to a vetting process which will include security screening, fingerprint screening, reference checking and verification of address, where necessary. All short-listed candidates, including the SMS, will be expected to undergo a personal interview and shall undertake two pre-entry assessments, (a) a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements, as well as (b) an integrity assessment (ethical conduct).Short-listed candidates for appointments to certain identified posts will be vetted in terms of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act, 2007 (Act No 32 of 2007) and the Children’s Act, 2005 (Act No 38 of 2005). A candidate whose particulars appear in either the National Register for Sex Offenders or Part B of the Child Protection Register, will be disqualified from appointment. Candidates are expected to disclose if he/ she is a respondent in an interim or final protection order in terms of the Domestic Violence Act, 1998 (Act no 116 of 1998) or Protection from Harassment Act, 2011 (Act No 17 of 2011), and may be disqualified from appointment. The Criminal Law (Forensic Procedures) Amendment Act, Act 37 of 2013 requires that all new appointments in the South African Police Service as from 31 January 2015 provide a buccal (inside cheek) sample to determine their forensic DNA profile. The forensic DNA profile derived from the sample will be loaded to the Elimination Index of the National Forensic DNA Database. Appointments will be made in terms of the Public Service Act, 1994 (Act No 103 of 1994) as applicable to the post environment. Persons who retired from the Public Service by taking a severance package, early retirement or medical retirement, as well as persons with previous convictions, are excluded. The South African Police Service is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and it is the intention to promote representivity in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. Persons whose transfer/ appointment will promote representivity will therefore receive preference. The South African Police Service is under no obligation to fill a post after the advertisement thereof. Correspondence will be conducted with successful 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. OTHER POSTS

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Original Text
POST 23/450 : SECURITY OFFICERS (X18 POSTS)
SALARY : R170 226 per annum (Level 03)
CENTRE : PHO: Nelspruit Ref No: MP 55/06/2026 (X8 Posts) Komartipoort VSS Ref No: MP 56/06/2026 (X1 Post)
Middelburg District Office Ref No: MP 57/06/2026 (X3 Posts)
Middelburg Garage Ref No: MP 58/06/2026 (X3 Posts)
Middelburg Armourer Ref No: MP 59/06/2026 (X1 Post)
KwaMhlanga VSS Ref No: MP 60/06/2026 (X2 Posts)
REQUIREMENTS : Applicants must display competency in the core functions of the post. Be proficient in at least English and one other official language. Be a citizen of the
Republic of South Africa of which documentary proof must be furnished on the
day of the interview. Be in possession of a Grade 10/ Standard 8/ NCV level 2 certificate/ report (NQF level 2 as recognized by SAQA), for which
documentary proof can be produced when required. Valid Registration with the
Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA). Be in possession of at least a Grade C security certificate or higher. Not declared unfit to possess a
firearm. Be willing to undergo firearm competency training and to maintain firearm competency. Relevant courses in the field of the post will serve as an
added advantage. A valid driver’s license for at least a light motor vehicle will also serve as an added advantage. Be willing to work shifts and extended
hours. Knowledge, Skills and Competencies: Knowledge of access control procedures. Knowledge of measures for the control and movement of
equipment and stores. Knowledge of prescribed security procedures (e.g.,
MIS, NISA, Protection of Information Act, etc.) and the authority of security officers under these documents. Knowledge of the relevant emergency
procedures.
DUTIES : Execute Access Control in terms of the Control of Access to Public Premises and Vehicles Act (Act No. 53 of 1985); Positive identification of employees,
visitors and contactors at the security access point; Registering of employees, visitors and contractors, electronic searching of employees, visitors and
contractors; Authorize entry in to the premises to employees, visitors and contractors after complying with all the legislative requirements, confirm visits
with the hosts and ensure escort in line with the prescripts; Issue admission control cards to visitors and receive them back; Keep the necessary visitor’s
register; Check suppliers, articles and objects, where necessary, before they are allowed to be brought into the premises to ensure that the safety of the
premises will not be threatened; Patrol buildings and fenced-off areas; Guard vehicles and equipment in the field – ONLY from a security point of view; Check
all security equipment and facilities and take action, when necessary; Bring any deficiencies or problems with regard to security matters to the attention of
senior security personnel.
ENQUIRIES : Capt Hlubi / SAC Lukhele Tel No: (013) 762 4813 / 013 762 4808/ 013 762

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