SAPS Security Officer Vacancies 2023 In Bishop Lavis, Western Cape

Requirements:
 Applicants must display competency in the post-specific core functions of the post;
 Be fluent in at least two of the official languages, of which one must be English;
 Be a South African Citizen;
 Must have no previous criminal / departmental convictions or criminal / departmental cases
pending;
 Applicants will be subjected to a vetting process which will include security screening and
fingerprint verification;
 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 or higher;
 Not declared unfit to possess a firearm;
 Be willing to undergo firearm competency training;
 Be willing to maintain firearm competency;
 Must have no criminal record or pending criminal / departmental cases; Degree / Diploma in
the field of security will be an added advantage;
 Relevant courses in the field of the post as well as valid driver’s license for at least a light
motor vehicle will serve as an advantage;
 Be willing to work shifts and extended hours.
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.
General:
 Only the official application form (available on the SAPS website (www.saps.gov.za)
and at SAPS Police Stations) will be accepted. The Z83 previously utilized will no
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longer be accepted. All instructions on the application form must 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 as well as copies of an applicant’s ID, Senior
Certificate and all educational qualifications obtained, service certificates of
previous employers stating the occupation and proof of the relevant experience in
the field of the post and motor vehicle driver’s license (where required) must
be submitted together with the application form.
 The copies do not have to be certified and original documentation must be
produced during the selection process as requested.
 Qualifications and driver’s licenses 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 (ACT NO.
103 OF 1994): as applicable to the post environment.
 Applications must be mailed timeously. Late applications will not be accepted or
considered.