Northern Cape Government Is Hiring: Security Officers & Senior Security Officers

Northern Cape COGHSTA

The Northern Cape Department of Co-operative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs invites interested and suitably qualified candidates to apply for the advertised posts. The Department seeks committed individuals who meet the minimum requirements and are willing to contribute to the effective delivery of security and support services in line with applicable legislation, policies, and operational standards.

Appointments will be made in accordance with the Public Service Act and relevant regulations, with due consideration given to employment equity and representivity. The Department reserves the right to make no appointment, and only candidates who meet the prescribed requirements and are shortlisted will be contacted.

Positions Available:

  • Security Officer (Ref No: CM (SEC) 01/01/2026) – X71 Posts
  • Senior Security Officer (Ref No: CM (SEC) 02/01/2026) – X10 Posts
SECURITY OFFICER

Ref No: CM (SEC) 01/01/2026
Number of Posts: X71
Sub-Directorate: Security and Facilities Management
Salary: R163 680 per annum (Level 03)

Duty Stations
  • Provincial Office (Kimberley) – X27 Posts
  • Frances Baard Regional Office (Kimberley) – X12 Posts
  • John Taolo Gaetsewe Regional Office (Kuruman) – X8 Posts
  • Pixley Ka Seme Regional Office (De Aar) – X8 Posts
  • ZF Mgcawu Regional Office (Upington) – X8 Posts
  • Namakwa Regional Office (Springbok) – X8 Posts
Requirements
  • ABET / Grade 11 Certificate or equivalent qualification
  • Registered with PSIRA with a minimum Grade C Security Certificate
  • 0–2 years’ experience in security operations
Skills and Competencies
  • Knowledge of security legislation, policies and procedures
  • Knowledge of Public Service Regulations
  • Knowledge of security registers and MISS
  • Understanding of Batho Pele Principles
  • Good customer care, communication and interpersonal skills
  • Problem-solving and time management skills
Attributes
  • Discipline and self-confidence
  • Meticulous and flexible
  • Initiative and ethical conduct
  • Reliable and independent
  • Ability to work independently and in a team
  • Willingness to work irregular hours and shifts (day/night, weekends and public holidays)
Duties
  • Perform access control functions
  • Determine visitor appointments or service requirements
  • Confirm appointments with relevant officials or direct visitors accordingly
  • Control admission registers and issue access cards/documents
  • Operate X-ray machines and walk-through metal detectors where required
  • Prevent unauthorised persons and dangerous objects from entering premises
  • Perform proper lock-up of offices and access points
  • Identify suspicious behaviour and follow up on incidents
  • Report security breaches and non-compliance to supervisors
  • Record incidents in the occurrence book/register
  • Ensure safety within buildings and premises
  • Prevent unauthorised movement of equipment, documents and stores
  • Operate control room security equipment
Enquiries

Mr R.M. Jacobs
Tel: (053) 807 9782

SENIOR SECURITY OFFICER

Ref No: CM (SEC) 02/01/2026
Number of Posts: X10
Sub-Directorate: Security and Facilities Management
Salary: R228 321 per annum (Level 05)

Duty Stations
  • Provincial Office (Kimberley) – X5 Posts
  • Frances Baard Regional Office (Kimberley) – X1 Post
  • John Taolo Gaetsewe Regional Office (Kuruman) – X1 Post
  • Pixley Ka Seme Regional Office (De Aar) – X1 Post
  • ZF Mgcawu Regional Office (Upington) – X1 Post
  • Namakwa Regional Office (Springbok) – X1 Post
Requirements
  • Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent qualification
  • Registered with PSIRA with a minimum Grade B Security Certificate
  • 0–3 years’ security experience
  • Previous senior security experience will be an added advantage
  • Valid driver’s licence (compulsory)
Skills and Knowledge
  • Access control procedures
  • Control and movement of equipment and stores
  • Prescribed security procedures (MISS, MPSS, Criminal Procedure Act, Protection of Information Act, etc.)
  • Emergency procedures
  • Willingness to work 12-hour shifts, travel and work irregular hours (after-hours, weekends and public holidays)
Duties
  • Supervise and allocate security duties to security officers/service providers
  • Ensure compliance with departmental security policies
  • Monitor access control to prevent unauthorised entry
  • Authorise movement of equipment, documents and stores
  • Check occurrence books/registers and perform administrative duties
  • Administer key control systems
  • Monitor and respond to alarm systems
  • Identify risks and threats to departmental security
  • Manage control room operations and review footage upon request
Enquiries

Mr R.M. Jacobs
Tel: (053) 807 9782

APPLICATIONS

Applications quoting the relevant reference number must be submitted to:

Provincial Office (Kimberley)

The Head of Department
Department of Co-operative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs
Private Bag X5005, Kimberley, 8300
OR Hand deliver: 9 Cecil Sussman Road, Kimberley, 8301

ZF Mgcawu Regional Office (Upington)

The Regional Head
Private Bag X6033, Upington, 8800
OR Hand deliver: 66 Schoder Street, Upington, 8800

John Taolo Gaetsewe Regional Office (Kuruman)

The Regional Head
P.O. Box 490, Kuruman, 8460
OR Hand deliver: 403 Tsineng Road, Rottenburg, Kuruman, 8460

Namakwa Regional Office (Springbok)

The Regional Head
Private Bag X15, Springbok, 8240
OR Hand deliver: 18 Voortrekker Road, Springbok, 8240

Pixley Ka Seme Regional Office (De Aar)

The Regional Head
P.O. Box 774, De Aar, 7000
OR Hand deliver: Alida Street, Prestige Building, De Aar, 7000

Frances Baard Regional Office (Kimberley)

The Regional Head
15217 Chapel Street, Kimberley, 8301
OR Email: applications@nccoghsta.onmicrosoft.com

For Attention

Human Resource Registry
Tel: (053) 830 9401 / 9419

Closing Date: 06 February 2026

NOTE :
The Department requests applicants to apply by submitting applications on the new Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department or from the DPSA website link:
http://www.dpsa.gov.za/dpsa2g/vacancies.asp
that should be accompanied by comprehensive CVs (previous experience must be expansively detailed).

Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application. Therefore, only shortlisted candidates for a post will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of interview following communication from HR.

As from 1 January 2021, applications received on the incorrect application form (Z83) will not be considered. All required information on the Z83 application form must be provided. Failure to complete or disclose all required information will automatically disqualify the applicant.

All shortlisted candidates including the SMS will be subjected to personnel suitability checks and shall undertake a practical exercise and an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The successful candidate will have to undergo full security vetting and will be appointed based on the positive outcome of the security clearance process, and the candidate will be required to enter into an employment contract, sign an annual performance agreement and annually disclose his or her financial interests.

All applicants are required to declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest, to disclose memberships of Boards and directorships that they may be associated with. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).

If you apply for more than one post, please submit separate applications for each post that you apply for. Correspondence will only be entered into with shortlisted candidates within three (3) months after the closing date of the post. If by then you have not been contacted for an interview, you were not successful in your application.

Important: The Department is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women and persons with a disability are encouraged to apply. It is the intention of the Department to promote representivity through the filling of posts. The Department reserves the right not to fill a position.

Please note that the personal information of each applicant will be solely used for recruitment purposes and will not be used for any other purposes, as required by the Protection of Personal Information Act, No. 4 of 2013, effected on 1 July 2021.

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