The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure invites interested and suitably qualified candidates to apply for the position of Security Officer: Security Management (Ref No: 2026/20) at the Cape Town Regional Office. The Department is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and aims to promote representativity in the Public Service. Preference will be given to applicants whose appointment will enhance representativity, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
The successful candidate will be responsible for access control, monitoring of security systems, building and premises patrols, and the safeguarding of state property, vehicles, and vacant land. Duties include screening of visitors, verification of appointments, monitoring CCTV systems, managing keys and access cards, responding to security incidents, and applying emergency procedures when required. Applicants must meet the minimum requirements, be willing to undergo security clearance, and be prepared to work shifts.
Position: Security Officer: Security Management
Reference Number: 2026/20
Salary: R163 680 per annum
Centre: Cape Town Regional Office
The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. The intention is to promote representativity in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. Persons whose appointment will promote representativity will receive preference. An indication by candidates in this regard will facilitate the processing of applications. If no suitable candidates from the unrepresented groups can be recruited, candidates from the represented groups will be considered.
People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Requirements
- ABET qualification
- Grade E, D & C (PSIRA)
- No experience required
Knowledge required:
- Access control procedures
- Measures for the control and movement of equipment and stores
- Prescribed security procedures (e.g. MIS, NISA, Protection of Information Act, etc.)
- Authority of security officers under the above-mentioned documents
The applicant must be willing to undergo the process of security clearance and must be willing to work shifts.
Duties
Access Control:
Perform access control functions by conducting screening of all people entering and leaving the building through the use of X-ray machines and metal detectors. Determine whether visitors have appointments or require specific services. Contact relevant employees to confirm appointments or refer visitors to the relevant service delivery points. Ensure that admission control registers are completed and issue admission control documents or cards where required. Escort visitors and employees to relevant employees or venues when required. Lock and unlock entrances. Identify suspicious conduct and follow up on incidents. Issue access cards to employees and verify the validity of access cards.
Security and Monitoring:
Manage parking and safeguard state and private vehicles. Monitor CCTV in the security control room to identify suspicious activities. Provide key management control.
Safety and Building Security:
Ensure safety and security in buildings, premises, and land parcels by undertaking building and premises patrols. Check that doors are locked or unlocked as required. Check for water leaks and ensure taps are closed. Check fire hazards, exposed electrical contacts, and other hazards including those emanating from chemicals. Check lights and switch them on or off as required. Identify suspicious objects and packages.
Emergency Procedures:
Apply emergency procedures in situations such as bomb scares, riots, and other emergencies. Alert emergency services and departmental management when necessary.
Land Protection:
Safeguard vacant land against illegal occupation.
Enquiries
Ms. S. Segale
Tel No: (021) 402 2327
Applications
Cape Town Regional Office Applications:
The Regional Manager
Department of Public Works
Private Bag X9027
Cape Town
8000
Hand delivery address:
Ground Floor
Customs House Building
Lower Heerengracht Street
Cape Town
Email applications to:
RecruitCPT26-17@dpw.gov.za
CLOSING DATE: 30 January 2026 at 16:00
IMPORTANT APPLICATION NOTES
Applications must be submitted on the prescribed Z83 application form obtainable from any Public Service Department or from the DPSA website. The Z83 form must be fully completed, signed, initialled and dated and must be accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae only.
Candidates are not required to submit certified copies of qualifications and related documents at application stage. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the interview date, which should not be older than six months.
Applicants submitting an incorrect or old Z83 application form will be disqualified. PART A and PART B of the Z83 form must be fully completed. PART C to PART G may refer to the attached CV where space is limited.
Applicants applying for more than one advertised post must submit separate Z83 application forms and CVs for each post. Applications received where more than one post is applied for on the same Z83 form will only be considered for the first post indicated.
Applications will be accepted via post, courier services, hand delivery or email. Late applications will not be considered.
Shortlisted candidates must be willing to undergo vetting and verification processes. Due to the large number of applications expected, receipt of applications will not be acknowledged and correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you do not receive feedback within three months of the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.
For emailed applications, submit a single PDF document per application to the email address specified. The attachment must not exceed 15MB. It remains the applicant’s responsibility to ensure successful submission.