The South African Police Service (SAPS) is inviting applications for 30 Security Guard (Level 3) positions across various locations in Gauteng. This opportunity is ideal for candidates with Grade 10, a valid PSIRA registration, and a Grade C Security Certificate who are looking to build a career in government security services.

If you meet the minimum requirements, this is your chance to join one of South Africa’s largest government departments.

Job Overview

Available Posts

Total Posts: 30

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must:

• Be a South African citizen.
• Be able to communicate in English and at least one other official South African language.
• Have a Grade 10 (Standard 8/NCV Level 2/NQF Level 2) qualification recognised by SAQA.
• Be registered with PSIRA.
• Possess a Grade C Security Certificate or higher.
• 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.

Added Advantages

The following will strengthen your application:

• A valid light motor vehicle driver’s licence.
• Security-related qualifications or training.
• Previous experience in the security industry.

Knowledge and Skills Required

Successful applicants should have knowledge of:

• Access control procedures.
• Security policies and procedures.
• Movement and control of equipment.
• Emergency response procedures.
• Protection of Information legislation.
• National security procedures.
• Monitoring security equipment.
• Maintaining secure government facilities.

Main Duties

Successful candidates will be responsible for:

• Controlling access to government premises.
• Verifying employees, visitors and contractors.
• Issuing and collecting visitor access cards.
• Maintaining visitor registers.
• Searching vehicles, equipment and goods entering premises.
• Monitoring vehicle access.
• Patrolling buildings and secured areas.
• Guarding workshops, vehicles and government property.
• Monitoring security equipment.
• Reporting security risks and incidents.
• Assisting senior security personnel with daily operations.
• Supervising cleaning and maintenance staff from a security perspective.

Salary

Successful applicants will receive:

R170,226 per annum (Salary Level 3)

This excludes other government employment benefits that may apply.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit their application using the official SAPS recruitment process before the advertised closing date.

Before Applying

Make sure you have:

• Certified copy of your South African ID
• Certified Grade 10 certificate
• Certified PSIRA registration
• Certified Grade C Security Certificate
• Updated CV
• Any supporting qualifications

Need the official SAPS application guide, Z83 form (if applicable), and full vacancy details?

APPLICATIONS : Due to the large volume of applications anticipated, it would be preferrable to handdeliver as follows:
Ekurhuleni 2 Ampere Road, Chloorkop, Kempton Park);
Soweto 1 Ndaba Drive, Protea North;
Sedibeng: 42 c/o Voortrekker and Stanley str, 3rd floor Vereeniging SAPS
Tshwane: Pretoria Moot SAPS, 586 Ben Swart and 17th Avenue, Pretoria Moot;
Krugersdorp: Krugersdorp SAPS, 118 Commissioner Street Krugersdorp
Johannesburg: Arthur Block, 7 Dolphin Street, Mayfair
Alternatively, forward to one of the following e email addresses:
Motaum2@saps.gov.za MotekaMK@saps.gov.za

Enquiries

Lieutenant Colonel Henning

Telephone:

• (011) 274-7913
• (011) 274-7423
• (011) 274-7560

Why You Should Apply

This recruitment offers an excellent opportunity to start or grow your career in government security. With only Grade 10 required (plus PSIRA registration and a Grade C certificate), these positions provide stable government employment and valuable experience within SAPS.

If you meet the requirements, submit your application before the closing date and ensure all supporting documents are included.

Good luck with your application!