Chris Hani District Municipality invites interested and suitably qualified candidates to apply for Security Guard and Security Guard Supervisor opportunities as part of a six-month security programme under the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP). A total of 150 Security Guard positions and 16 Security Guard Supervisor positions are available.
The opportunities are available to suitable candidates residing within the Chris Hani District Municipality area of jurisdiction. Interested and suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their applications before the closing date.
Positions
- Security Guard x150
- Emalahleni x30
- Vuyisile Mini x22
- Sakhisizwe x15
- Dr A.B. Xuma x20
- Enoch Mgijima x43
- Inxuba Yethemba x20
- Security Guard Supervisor x16
Interested and suitably qualified candidates are invited to apply for the available positions. Candidates must carefully review the requirements and ensure that they meet the minimum requirements before submitting an application.
If you meet the minimum requirements for the position, submit your application before the closing date. Make sure that all required documents are included and that the official application form is completed correctly.
1. Security Guard x150
Position: Security Guard
Number of positions: 150
Stipend: R5,895.00 per month
Contract: Six months
The 150 Security Guard positions are distributed across the following areas:
- Emalahleni – 30 positions
- Vuyisile Mini – 22 positions
- Sakhisizwe – 15 positions
- Dr A.B. Xuma – 20 positions
- Enoch Mgijima – 43 positions
- Inxuba Yethemba – 20 positions
These positions involve protecting municipal buildings, facilities, equipment, employees, councillors, visitors and other municipal property. Security Guards will also be responsible for controlling access to municipal premises and monitoring possible risks and threats.
Security Guard Requirements
Applicants for the Security Guard positions must meet the following requirements:
- Grade 9
- Security Guard Qualification/Certificate, Grade D, recognised by the Security Industry Authority
- Valid PSIRA Certificate
- Police Clearance Certificate
- Proof of medical fitness from a registered medical practitioner
- Proof of residence from a Ward Councillor
- At least 12–18 months of relevant previous Security, Police or Military experience
Applicants should ensure that all required documents are available before submitting an application. Failure to provide the required documentation may result in the application being disqualified.
Security Guard Responsibilities
Successful applicants may be required to perform a range of security and access-control duties at municipal facilities.
Responsibilities include safeguarding the asset and inventory register of a designated municipal site. Security Guards may also be required to record incoming and outgoing equipment and assets in the inventory control book.
The position also involves monitoring perceived risks and threats against municipal employees, councillors, important delegations and council property.
Security Guards will be responsible for safeguarding physical, mechanical, electronic and other forms of municipal assets located at various facilities. These may include municipal buildings, water service sites, pump stations, reservoirs, sewerage pumps, dams and revenue collection centres.
Another important responsibility is protecting and securing the entry and departure of people moving in and out of municipal buildings. Security personnel must apply security protocols within the municipality and ensure proper control of movements by employees, councillors and important delegations.
Other duties listed for the programme include:
- Safeguarding municipal assets and property
- Recording incoming and outgoing equipment and assets
- Updating occurrence registers
- Recording routine activities and incidents
- Controlling the entry and exit of personnel and visitors
- Searching vehicles arriving at and departing from municipal premises
- Communicating with members of the public
- Directing members of the public to the relevant offices
- Monitoring security risks and threats
- Protecting municipal employees, councillors and important delegations
- Controlling access to municipal buildings
- Ensuring compliance with municipal security protocols
Applicants should understand that security work requires reliability, alertness and the ability to follow established procedures.
2. Security Guard Supervisor x16
Position: Security Guard Supervisor
Number of positions: 16
Stipend: R9,441.17 per month
Contract: Six months
The Security Guard Supervisor programme is also part of the Expanded Public Works Programme.
The municipality originally published requirements for the position, but an erratum was later issued changing the requirements. Applicants should therefore use the amended requirements when applying.
Updated Security Guard Supervisor Requirements
According to the erratum, the requirements for the Security Guard Supervisor position are:
- Grade 11
- Security Guard Qualification/Certificate, Grade B, recognised by the Security Industry Authority
The erratum states that the closing date and everything else remains the same.
The position also requires candidates to have the relevant security experience and other documentation specified in the original advertisement.
The original advertisement listed the following additional requirements:
- Valid PSIRA Certificate
- Valid Firearm Competency Certificate
- Valid Driver’s Licence
- Police Clearance Certificate
- Proof of medical fitness from a registered medical practitioner
- Proof of residence from a Ward Councillor
- At least 2–3 years of relevant previous Security, Police or Military experience
Applicants should carefully check that they meet the updated Grade 11 and Grade B requirements before submitting an application.
Security Guard Supervisor Responsibilities
Security Guard Supervisors will have additional responsibilities compared with Security Guards.
The listed duties include preparing rosters and arranging reliever intervals. Supervisors will also monitor and ensure proper access control at the relevant municipal premises.
Another important responsibility is ensuring that an updated incident logbook is maintained. Accurate incident records are important for monitoring security matters and ensuring that incidents are properly documented.
Supervisors may also be expected to oversee security personnel and ensure that security procedures are followed correctly.
The wider security responsibilities include protecting municipal buildings, equipment, assets, employees, councillors, visitors and important delegations.
Application Requirements
Applications must be submitted using the official Chris Hani District Municipality application form.
The application form can be obtained from the Chris Hani District Municipality website or from the municipality’s Human Resources offices.
Applicants must submit the application form together with a comprehensive CV, certified copies of qualifications, a certified copy of the identity document and proof of residence from a Ward Councillor or traditional leader.
Failure to submit the required documents may result in the application being disqualified.
Candidates should make sure that documents are properly certified and that the information provided on the application form and CV is accurate.
How to Apply
No faxed CVs or email applications will be accepted.
Applications must be forwarded to:
The Chris Hani District Municipality
Human Resources Section
Private Bag X 7121
Queenstown
5320
Applications may also be hand delivered to:
15 Bells Road
Queenstown
The official municipality website is: www.chrishanidm.gov.za
Applicants should use the official application form and follow the municipality’s instructions carefully.
Important Information for Applicants
Candidates should be available for an assessment if requested by the municipality. The advertisement states that candidates may be required to attend an assessment on a date and time determined by the municipality.
Applicants are also warned against canvassing members of the selection panel. A candidate who is found canvassing any panelist may automatically disqualify themselves from the recruitment process.
Due to the expected large number of applications, individual applications will not necessarily be acknowledged.
Applicants who have not been contacted within 30 days after the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.
Closing Date
The closing date for the Chris Hani District Municipality Security Guard and Security Guard Supervisor opportunities is: 27 August 2026
Candidates should submit applications before the closing date and avoid waiting until the final day.
The Security Guard positions offer opportunities for candidates with Grade 9, a recognised Grade D security qualification, a valid PSIRA certificate and relevant experience. The Security Guard Supervisor positions provide an opportunity for more experienced security personnel who meet the amended Grade 11 and Grade B requirements.
Applicants should carefully read the requirements, prepare the necessary documents and submit the completed official application form to the specified Human Resources address.