Security Officer (X126 Posts) – South African Police Service (SAPS)

Security Officer (X126 Posts) – South African Police Service (SAPS)

Salary: R170 226 per annum (Level 03)

Available Posts

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Detective and Forensic Services – 26 Posts

• Arcadia, Pretoria – Support Services (Ref No: FS 43/2026) (5 Posts)
• Pretoria – Criminal Record and Crime Scene Management (Ref No: FS 44/2026) (11 Posts)
• Silverton, Pretoria – Forensic Science Laboratory (Ref No: FS 45/2026) (4 Posts)
• Gqeberha, Eastern Cape – Nodal Support Centre (Ref No: FS 46/2026) (2 Posts)
• Plattekloof, Western Cape – Forensic Science Laboratory (Ref No: FS 47/2026) (2 Posts)
• Amanzimtoti, KwaZulu-Natal – Forensic Science Laboratory (Ref No: FS 48/2026) (2 Posts)

Crime Intelligence – 9 Posts

• Erasmuskloof, Pretoria (Ref No: CI/HO/24/2026) (9 Posts)

Human Resource Development – 40 Posts

Security Officer vacancies are available at various SAPS Academies and HRD offices across South Africa, including:

• Moloto
• Mankwe
• Potchefstroom
• Paarl
• Atteridgeville
• Chatsworth
• Benoni
• Arcadia
• Rietondale
• Bhisho
• Bishop Lavis
• Graaff-Reinet
• Mthatha
• Oudtshoorn
• Tshwane
• Ulundi
• Aloe Park (Pretoria)
• HRD Support SCM, Pretoria

Operational Response Services – 46 Posts

Opportunities are available at:

• Hazyview Public Order Policing
• Durban Public Order Policing
• Cape Town (Faure) Public Order Policing
• Queenstown Public Order Policing
• Mthatha Public Order Policing
• Rustenburg Public Order Policing
• Johannesburg Public Order Policing
• OR Tambo International Airport (Border Policing)
• Special Task Force – Pretoria West
• Special Task Force – Belhar, Cape Town
• National Intervention Unit – Pretoria
• Mobilisation Support – Pretoria West
• Johannesburg Airwing – Germiston
• National Heliport Airwing – Pretoria West
• Auxiliary Services – Pretoria

Supply Chain Management – 5 Posts

• Pretoria West Auction Centre (Ref No: SCM42/2026) (1 Post)
• Benoni New Vehicle Store (Ref No: SCM43/2026) (2 Posts)
• Eastern Cape Uniform Shop – Bhisho (Ref No: SCM44/2026) (1 Post)
• Free State Uniform Shop – Thaba Nchu (Ref No: SCM45/2026) (1 Post)

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must:

• Be a South African citizen.
• Be proficient in English and at least one other official South African language.
• Have a Grade 10 (Standard 8), NCV Level 2, or an equivalent NQF Level 2 qualification recognised by SAQA.
• Be registered with the Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA).
• Hold at least a Grade C Security Certificate.
• Not be declared unfit to possess a firearm.
• Be willing to complete and maintain firearm competency training.
• Be willing to work shifts, weekends, public holidays, and extended hours when required.
• A valid light motor vehicle driver's licence and relevant security-related training will be advantageous.

Knowledge and Skills

Successful candidates should possess:

• Knowledge of access control procedures.
• Understanding of security legislation and government security policies.
• Knowledge of emergency response procedures.
• Ability to control the movement of people, vehicles, equipment, and government property.
• Good communication, observation, and reporting skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work under pressure.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidates will be responsible for:

• Controlling access to SAPS premises in accordance with the Control of Access to Public Premises and Vehicles Act.
• Verifying the identity of employees, visitors, and contractors.
• Registering visitors and issuing access cards.
• Conducting security searches where required.
• Authorising entry and ensuring visitors are escorted when necessary.
• Inspecting goods, equipment, and deliveries entering or leaving SAPS premises.
• Patrolling buildings and secured areas to maintain safety.
• Protecting SAPS vehicles, equipment, and government property.
• Monitoring security systems and reporting faults or security risks.
• Reporting incidents, irregularities, and security breaches to senior security personnel.

These Security Officer opportunities offer an excellent chance to build a career with the South African Police Service (SAPS) while contributing to the protection of government facilities, personnel, and assets across multiple divisions and provinces.

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