SAPS Security Officer Vacancies 2023 In Chatsworth, KwaZulu-Natal

POST: Security Officer
LOCATION: Human Resource Development. SAPS Academy All Saints, KwaZulu-Natal
LEVEL OF REMUNERATION: Salary level 3, R128 166 per annum
REFERENCES: HRD5/94/2023 (1 post)
Generic Requirements:
 Be fluent in at least two of the official languages, of which one must be English.
 Be a South African Citizen.
 Must have no criminal record or pending criminal / departmental cases.
Additional 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 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.
Core Functions:
 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 contractors 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 and at SAPS recruitment
offices) will be accepted. The Z83 previously utilized will no 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
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the application form.
 A comprehensive Curriculum Vitae must be submitted together with the application form.
 Copies of an applicant’s ID, all educational qualifications obtained, service certificates of
previous employers stating the occupation, proof of relevant experience in the field of
the post and motor vehicle driver’s license (where required).
 Qualifications and driver’s licences 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