- Company
- Department of Home Affairs
- Location
- Counter Corruption and Security Services
- Job type
- Permanent
- Minimum qualification
- Grade 12
- Salary
- R170 226 - R200 523 per annum (Level 03)
- Reference
- HRMC 71/26/3
- Closing date
- 13 November 2026 (10 days left)
About this post
The Department of Home Affairs is looking for 7 people for the post of Security Officer in Counter Corruption and Security Services. It is a permanent post on salary level 3, paying R170 226 – R200 523 per annum.
Where you will work: Branch: Counter Corruption and Security Services
Closing date: Friday, 13 November 2026. Late applications are not considered.
What you need
The official advert asks for:
- Grade 12 National Senior Certificate at NQF level 4 as recognised by SAQA.
- Basic security officer’s course, Grade C.
- Basic education and training.
- PSIRA Grade C Certificate is required Knowledge and understanding of the Public Service Regulatory Framework.
- Knowledge and understanding of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and Treasury regulations.
- Knowledge of the Minimum Information Security standards (MISS).
- Knowledge of the National Intelligence Strategy Act.
- Knowledge of the Protection of Information Act.
- Understanding of investigative techniques and methodology.
- Knowledge of Control of Access to Public Premises and vehicle Act.
- Knowledge of departmental legislation as well as Human Resources legislation and prescripts.
- Knowledge of the Criminal Procedure Act of 1977 as amended.
- Knowledge of Protection of Personal Information Act no 4 of 2013 as amended.
- Shift working is required.
- Willingness to travel and work extended hours.
- Required skills and competencies: Client orientation and customer focus.
- People Management and Empowerment.
- … and 15 more points in the official advert.
What you’ll do
- The successful candidates will be responsible for, amongst others, the following specific tasks: Perform access control functions.
- Ensure safety in the building and the premises by undertaking patrols, to identify fire hazards, suspicious objects and packages.
- Ensure that equipment’s and store do not leave or enter the premises unauthorized.
- Administer the control room.
- Monitoring of (CCTV) close circuit television.
- Handling keys.
- Reporting of faulty security equipment.
- Administration of all control room activities: key control, incident management, visitors and contractors and registers.
- Handling documents at point of entry according to prescript.
- Apply emergency procedure in event of emergency.
Tips before you apply
- Use the new Z83 application form. Fill in every section and sign it: unsigned or incomplete Z83 forms are usually not considered.
- Quote the reference number HRMC 71/26/3 on your application and in the subject line of any e-mail.
- Attach only the documents this advert asks for, such as a CV with your experience dated month and year. Many departments ask for certified copies only once you are shortlisted.
- Show clearly on your CV that you meet each requirement above, for example your Grade 12 results or driver's licence code.
How to apply
Apply the way the official advert says. EmploymentHub is not the employer and does not handle applications.
Where to apply: Applications compliant with the “Directions to Applicants” above, must be submitted online at https://erecruitment.dha.gov.za or Head Office, Hallmark Building: Physical address: 230 Johannes Ramokhoase Street, Pretoria, 0001
Enquiries: Head Office: Ms T Rakgoale Tel No: (012) 406 2808
Closing date: Friday, 13 November 2026
Notes from the official advert
Must be submitted online at https://erecruitment.dha.gov.za, or sent to one of the addresses specified at the bottom of the relevant post, on or before the closing date; accompanied by a fully completed and signed Application for Employment Form (New Z83, effective from 1 January 2021, obtainable at www.dpsa.gov.za), citing the correct post number and job title; a comprehensive CV (citing the start and end date (dd/mm/yy), job title, detailed duties performed and exit reason for each employment period to be considered, as well as the details of at least two contactable employment references (as recent as possible)); as well as relevant educational qualifications / RPL certificates / Academic Transcripts of completed qualifications, regardless of online, email or manual submission. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. Selection: Shortlisted candidates – will also be required to submit a copy of their ID document, a valid driver’s license (if specified as a job requirement), relevant educational qualifications / RPL certificates / Academic Transcripts of completed qualifications, and Acting letters as directed. Furthermore, applicants who possess (a) foreign qualification(s), are required to submit the evaluated results of such qualifications, as received from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA);Unless otherwise indicated, correspondence between the Department and candidates generally will be limited to shortlisted candidates. The DHA complies with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (Act No. 4 of 2013). Personal information submitted will be processed solely for recruitment purposes, retained where required for audit, and safeguarded against unauthorised disclosure, except where legally required. Submission of an application constitutes consent to such processing.
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