
The Eastern Cape Department of Education invites interested and suitably qualified candidates to apply for the following positions.
Position: Security Guard X74 Posts
Salary: R155 148- R182 757 per annum
Location: Eastern Cape, South Africa
Closing Date: 23 December 2024
Requirements: Basic Security course and basic education and training. Good communication skills,
good customer care. An understanding of Public Service principles. Knowledge of the access control
procedures, Knowledge of measures for the control and movement of equipment stores. Knowledge
of prescribed security procedures and the authority of security officers under these documents,
Acknowledge and accept of responsibility. Promote welfare of learners and motivate learners to build
self-esteem. Good communication skills (written and verbal skills) and a good command of English
language.
DUTIES: Has a responsibility to identify officers /employees, learners and visitors. Draw up menu
under the guidance of the School Management Team. Patrol school grounds, buildings and fenced off areas. Escort visitors to the premises where necessary. Ensure that facilities, premises vehicles
Eastern Cape Department of Education is an equal opportunity, representative employer. It is the
intention to promote representivity (race, gender and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of positions.
Candidates whose appointment/transfer/promotion will promote representativeness will therefore receive preference. Persons with disability and learner disability are especially encouraged
to apply. An indication of representativeness profile by applicants will expedite the processing of
applications.
In addition, these vacancies give preference to former special school learners and applicants with disabilities, learner disability and learners from school of skills provided they meet the minimum requirements and are able to perform all the duties required.
APPLICATIONS: Hand in your application at the district office, stating the relevant reference number to the School as indicated below; Applications must be submitted on a new Z83 Form, obtainable from any Public Service department or on the internet at http://www.info.gov.za/documents/forms/employ.pdf which must be signed (an unsigned Z83 form will
disqualify an application) and should be accompanied by a recently updated, comprehensive CV including at least two contactable referees, as well as certified copies of all qualification(s) and IDdocument and Driver’s license [where applicable].
Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit
Holders must attach a copy of his/her Permanent Residence Permit to his/her application. Should you
be in possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from
the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).
Failure to submit all the requested documents will
result in the application not being considered. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed
candidates only.
If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record check, citizenship verification, financial/asset record check, qualification/study verification and previous employment verification).
Successful candidates will also be subjected to security clearance processes.
All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant elements of the job.
All shortlisted candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment screening. New applicants who are appointment for the first time in Public Service will be appointed on a probation period of twelve (12) months.
All appointed candidates will be required to sign a contract working shifts as per the approved norms and standards of the department.
PLEASE NOTE: Applications from all racial groups are welcome. However, in making appointments to the posts the department will give preference to some employment equity target groups based on the Employment Equity Plan of the Department.