The Department of Sports, Arts, Culture and Recreation invites interested and suitably qualified candidates to apply for a Security Officer position based at the department’s Head Office. The position falls under the Security and Facilities Management Directorate and offers an annual salary package of R170,226.
The vacancy presents an opportunity for interested and suitably qualified candidates to work within a public-sector environment and contribute to the protection of departmental employees, visitors, buildings, equipment and other government assets.
Position Details
Position: Security Officer
Directorate: Security and Facilities Management
Location: Head Office
Number of Posts: 1
Reference Number: refs/056715
Salary: R170,226 per annum
Closing Date: 14 October 2026
Minimum Requirements
Applicants interested in the Security Officer position must meet the stated minimum requirements before submitting an application.
The successful candidate must have a Security Grade C or higher qualification and a valid PSIRA certificate. The vacancy states that no previous experience is required, making the position accessible to applicants who meet the required security qualifications and statutory requirements but may not have extensive work experience.
Applicants should also have knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and procedures applicable to security operations in government premises.
Knowledge is required in the following areas:
- Control and access to public premises in terms of the Control of Access to Public Premises Act 53 of 1985.
- Occupational health and safety requirements under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993.
- Minimum Information Security Standards (MISS).
- PSIRA Act 56 of 2001.
- Emergency procedures applicable to the workplace.
- Security procedures for government buildings and premises.
Applicants should ensure that the information provided on the application form and CV accurately reflects the qualifications, certificates and knowledge relevant to the advertised position.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
The appointed Security Officer will be responsible for a range of security and access-control functions at the department’s Head Office.
Access Control
A major responsibility will be controlling access to the departmental premises. This includes determining whether visitors have appointments and identifying the service or department they require.
The Security Officer will contact the relevant employee to confirm appointments where necessary and direct visitors to the appropriate service delivery point. Visitors may also need to be escorted to relevant employees or venues.
The officer will complete or ensure completion of admission-control documentation and issue or manage access cards where required.
Other access-control responsibilities may include operating X-ray machines where applicable, locking and unlocking entrances, identifying suspicious conduct and preventing unauthorised persons or dangerous objects from entering the building.
Any suspicious incidents must be followed up and reported according to departmental security procedures.
Building and Premises Safety
The position also involves conducting regular patrols of buildings and premises to identify potential security and safety risks.
During patrols, the Security Officer may be required to check whether doors are properly locked or unlocked, depending on operational requirements, and identify problems that could compromise the safety of employees, visitors or departmental property.
Potential hazards that must be identified include water leaks, taps that have been left open, fire hazards, exposed electrical contacts, chemicals and other conditions that may create safety risks.
The officer may also be responsible for switching lights on or off when required and identifying suspicious objects, packages or other potential threats.
Emergency Procedures
Security personnel must be prepared to respond appropriately to emergency situations.
The duties include applying prescribed emergency procedures in situations such as bomb scares, riots and other incidents that may threaten people or property.
Where an emergency occurs, the Security Officer must alert the relevant emergency services and departmental security management and follow established procedures until the situation is appropriately addressed.
Protection of Departmental Assets
The Security Officer will also help ensure that departmental assets do not enter or leave the premises without proper authorisation.
This includes checking that assets leaving the premises are accompanied by the required documentation or bypass-out authorisation.
Vehicles entering and leaving the premises may also be inspected as part of established security procedures.
The officer will gather information and report incidents involving missing or stolen equipment, stores or other departmental property.
Documents presented at points of entry must also be handled according to their classification and applicable government security requirements.
Recording Security Incidents
All relevant security incidents must be properly recorded in occurrence books or registers.
Accurate recordkeeping is important because security incidents, suspicious activities, access-control issues, missing property and other occurrences may need to be reviewed or investigated.
Applicants should therefore be comfortable following written procedures, completing security records and reporting incidents to the appropriate officials.
Application Process
Applications for this vacancy must be submitted using the new Z83 application form.
The application form must be fully completed, initialled and signed as required. Applicants should pay particular attention to Sections A, B, C and D, which must be completed in full.
For Sections E, F and G, applicants may indicate that information is contained in the CV or attached documentation where the limited space on the Z83 makes this necessary. However, the question concerning conditions that may prevent re-appointment under Part F must be answered, and the declaration must be signed.
Each advertised post must have its own completed Z83 application form.
Only the following documents are required when submitting the initial application:
- A completed and signed new Z83 application form.
- An updated comprehensive CV containing detailed information about previous experience, where applicable.
Shortlisted candidates will subsequently be required to provide certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on or before the interview.
Applicants with foreign qualifications who are non-RSA citizens or permanent resident permit holders must provide an evaluation report issued by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) where applicable.
Where to Apply
- Applications can be submitted through the Gauteng Provincial Government online recruitment system at: https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za
- Applications may also be emailed to: [email protected]
The department does not accept applications via fax.
Applicants should ensure that the correct reference number, refs/056715, is clearly associated with the application.
Important Application Advice
Applicants should carefully check the vacancy requirements before submitting an application. The Security Officer position specifically requires a Security Grade C or above and a PSIRA certificate.
The CV should be updated and should clearly present relevant security qualifications, certificates, knowledge and any applicable experience. Although previous experience is not required for this particular vacancy, any relevant security, access-control, safety or related experience may be included accurately in the CV.
The Z83 should be completed carefully and checked before submission. Missing information, failure to initial or sign where required, using an incorrect Z83 form or failing to follow the application instructions may result in the application not being considered.
The department has indicated that applications received after the closing date or applications that do not comply with the stated requirements will not be considered.
Selection and Screening
Shortlisted candidates may be required to undergo pre-entry assessments. The department states that these assessments can include a practical exercise designed to determine suitability based on the technical and generic requirements of the position, as well as an integrity assessment relating to ethical conduct.
Suitable candidates will also be subjected to a personnel suitability check.
Applicants should understand that meeting the minimum requirements does not automatically result in appointment. Selection will take place according to the department’s recruitment and selection procedures.
Closing Date
The closing date for applications is 14 October 2026.
Applicants are encouraged to submit applications before the deadline rather than waiting until the final day. Late applications will not be considered.
The department also states that applications will not be acknowledged due to the expected volume of applications. Candidates who have not been contacted within three months after the closing date should regard their applications as unsuccessful.
Salary
The advertised salary package for the Security Officer position is: R170,226 per annum
This works out to approximately R14,185.50 per month before deductions, calculated by dividing the annual amount by 12. Actual take-home pay may differ because of applicable deductions and employment-related contributions.
Who Can Apply?
The vacancy is aimed at applicants who meet the specified security requirements, particularly those who hold a Security Grade C or higher and the required PSIRA certificate.
No previous experience is required according to the advertisement. Applicants should nevertheless demonstrate an understanding of security procedures, access control, emergency procedures, workplace safety and the legislation and standards identified in the vacancy.
Anyone considering applying should carefully compare their qualifications and certificates with the official requirements before submitting an application.
Final Application Checklist
Before submitting the application, applicants should confirm that:
- The position applied for is Security Officer.
- The reference number is refs/056715.
- A Security Grade C or higher qualification is available.
- A PSIRA certificate is available.
- The new Z83 form is being used.
- All required Z83 sections have been completed.
- The Z83 has been initialled and signed where required.
- The CV is updated and comprehensive.
- Relevant qualifications and security-related information are accurately reflected.
- The application is submitted through the specified online system or email address.
- The application is submitted before 14 October 2026.
The Security Officer vacancy is an opportunity within the Department of Sports, Arts, Culture and Recreation for a candidate who meets the stated security certification requirements and is prepared to perform access control, patrol, asset protection, emergency response, incident recording and general security duties at the department’s Head Office.
Applicants should use the official vacancy information and application instructions when preparing and submitting their applications.