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Security Officers X30

Security Officers X30

South African Police Service – Various Areas, Nationwide

Full-Time | Government

Closing date: 29 October 2021

South African Police Service Security Officers X30 Various Areas

Purpose

Centre

  • Pretoria, Gauteng  (X14 Posts)
  • Nelspruit, Mpumalanga (X6 Posts)
  • Kimberley, Northern Cape (X4 Posts)
  • Bellville, Western Cape (X6 Posts)

Requirements

  • Be in possession of a Senior Certificate (Grade 12) or National Certificate (Vocational) recorded on the National Learner Record Database on NQF level 4;
  • Registration with the Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA);
  • Be in possession of at least a Grade C security certificate;
  • Not declared unfit to possess a fire-arm;
  • Must not have tattoos which will be visible when wearing summer uniform;
  • Must have no previous criminal/departmental convictions or criminal or departmental cases pending;
  • Degree / Diploma in the field of security may be an advantage;
  • Relevant courses in the field of the post as well as valid driver’s licence for light motor vehicle may be an advantage.

Skills & Competencies

  • Be proficient in at least two (2) official languages, of which one (1) must be English;
  • Must be a South African citizen;
  • Applicant must display competency in the post-specific functions of the post;
  • Applicants will be subjected to a vetting process which will include security screening.

Responsibilities

  • Act (Act No. 53 of 1985);
  • Positive identification of officers, employees, visitors and maintenance personnel before they are allowed to enter the premises;
  • 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;
  • Control the admission of vehicle(s) in fenced-off areas;
  • Patrol buildings and fenced areas;
  • Guard vehicles and equipment in the field;
  • Supervise cleaners and maintenance personnel – 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;
  • Render assistance to security offices in the performance of duties;
  • Be willing to work shifts and irregular hours.

Additional Information

  • Only the official application form (available on the SAPS website (www.saps.gov.za) and at SAPS recruitment offices) will be accepted. The Z83 previously utilized will no longer be accepted.
  • All instructions on the application forms be adhered to, failure to do so may result in the rejection of the application.
  • The post particulars and reference number of the post must be correctly specified on the application form.
  • A comprehensive Curriculum Vitae must be submitted together with the application form.
  • Due to current lockdown restrictions, uncertified copies will be accepted of an applicant’s ID, Senior Certificate and all educational qualifications obtained together with academic Records thereof and, service certificates of previous employers stating the occupation period must also be submitted and attached to the application form. Certified copies of documentation will be obtained during the course of the selection process.
  • Qualifications submitted will be subjected to verification checking with the relevant institutions.
  • The South African Police Service will verify the residential address of applicants and conduct reference checks.
  • Appointments will be made in terms of the Public Service Act, 1994 as applicable to the post environment.
  • Applications must be mailed timeously. Late applications will not be accepted or considered.
  • The closing date for applications is 22 October 2021 at 16:00
  • If a candidate is short-listed, it can be expected of him/her to undergo a personal interview as well as a practical assessment.
  • Reference checking will be conducted on all short listed applicants.
  • Short-listed candidates for appointment 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 to that post.
  • All short-listed candidates will be subjected to fingerprint screening.
  • Correspondence will be conducted with successful candidates only.
  • If you have not been contacted within 3 months after the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
  • The South African Police Service is under no obligation to fill a post after advertisement thereof.
  • The SAPS application forms can be obtained from any SAPS Recruitment Office within the South African Police Service.

Ref No

  • Pretoria, Gauteng – DPCI/HO/309/2021
  • Nelspruit, Mpumalanga – DPCI/MP/310/2021
  • Kimberley, Northern Cape – DPCI/NC/311/2021
  • Bellville, Western Cape – DPCI/WC/312/2021

Salary

  • R131 622 per annum

Enquiries

  • Pretoria, Gauteng – Colonel Monyela and Captain Mhlahlo Tel: (012) 846 4211 / 4067
  • Nelspruit, Mpumalanga – Colonel Mapyane and PPO Kanya Tel: (013) 759 1366 / 1376
  • Kimberley, Northern Cape – Lieutenant Colonel Bosman and Captain Damons Tel: (053) 836 7015 / 7006
  • Bellville, Western Cape – Captain Xhego and Warrant Officer Collins Tel: (021) 918 3486 / 3308

Application Form

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Application Address:

  • National Head Office: Pretoria: 1 Cresswell Road, Promat Building, Silverton Enquiries: Colonel Monyela and Captain Mhlahlo Tel: (012) 846 4211 / 4067. Application may also be submitted electronically via email: [email protected] (for DPCI-Head Office posts only)
  • Mpumalanga: 17 Henshall Street, Stats House, Nelspruit. Enquiries: Colonel Mapyane and PPO Kanya Tel: (013) 759 1366 / 1376. Application may also be submitted electronically via email: [email protected] (for DPCI-Mpumalanga posts only)
  • Northern Cape: 27 Stockdale Street, Old De-Beers Building (Cheapside), Kimberley. Enquiries: Lieutenant Colonel Bosman and Captain Damons Tel: (053) 836 7015 / 7006. Application may also be submitted electronically via email: [email protected] (for DPCI-Northern Cape posts only)
  • Western Cape: 4th Floor AJ West Street, Old SARS Building, Bellville. Enquiries: Captain Xhego and Warrant Officer Collins Tel: (021) 918 3486 / 3308. Application may also be submitted electronically via email: [email protected] (for DPCI-Western Cape posts only)

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