The Office of the Chief Justice (OCJ) is inviting suitably qualified candidates to apply for Security Officer positions at the KwaZulu-Natal Local Division of the High Court in Durban. The positions are suitable for candidates with the required security qualifications, PSIRA certification and experience in the security industry.
The Office of the Chief Justice is an equal opportunity employer. Employment equity objectives will be considered when filling the vacancies, with preference given to women, persons with disabilities and youth in line with applicable employment equity requirements.
Job Details
- Position: Security Officer
- Reference Numbers: 2026/137/OCJ and 2026/135/OCJ
- Institution: KwaZulu-Natal Local Division of the High Court
- Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
- Salary: R170,226 – R200,523 per annum
- Salary Level: 03
- Closing Date: 28 September 2026
The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet the minimum educational and security requirements for the position.
Candidates should have:
- Grade 10 or an equivalent qualification recognised by SAQA
- Basic Security Officer’s Course
- At least Grade C security grading
- Valid PSIRA certificate
- Minimum of one year of experience in the security industry
A valid driver’s licence will serve as an added advantage.
Candidates should ensure that all information provided on the application form and CV is accurate and corresponds with the qualifications and experience held.
Knowledge and Skills
The Security Officer will be expected to have knowledge of relevant security legislation, procedures and practices applicable to government premises.
Knowledge should include:
- Access to Public Premises and Vehicle Act
- Other relevant security-related legislation
- Access control procedures
- Control and movement of equipment and stores
- Prescribed security procedures
- MIS and NISA
- Protection of Information Act
- Authority of security officers under relevant legislation and procedures
- Emergency procedures
- Batho Pele Principles
The position also requires candidates to have appropriate interpersonal and client service skills.
Important skills include:
- Interpersonal skills
- Client service skills
- Listening skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Decision-making skills
- Communication skills
- Computer skills
- Facilitation skills
Duties and Responsibilities
The Security Officer will be responsible for maintaining security and controlling access to the High Court premises. The position involves protecting employees, visitors, departmental assets, equipment, stores, documents and other property.
Access control will form an important part of the role. The Security Officer will determine whether visitors have appointments and establish which service they require. Where necessary, the relevant employee will be contacted to confirm the appointment, or the visitor will be directed to the appropriate service delivery point.
The successful candidate will also ensure that the admission control register is completed correctly and that admission control documents or access cards are issued when required.
Walk-through metal detectors will be used to strengthen access control and prevent unauthorised persons and dangerous objects from entering the building or premises.
Any security breaches or non-compliance must be identified and reported to the supervisor.
Control of Equipment, Stores and Documents
The Security Officer will be responsible for controlling the movement of departmental equipment, stores, documents and assets.
Responsibilities include:
- Ensuring that equipment, documents and stores do not enter or leave the premises without authorisation
- Ensuring that relevant registers are completed
- Controlling the movement of equipment and departmental assets
- Inspecting vehicles entering and leaving the premises
- Gathering information about missing or stolen equipment and stores
- Reporting missing or stolen equipment and stores
- Handling documents at points of entry according to their classification and applicable prescripts
Security officers must ensure that departmental assets do not leave the building or premises without the necessary authorisation.
Control Room and CCTV Monitoring
The successful candidate may be required to operate control room security equipment and monitor activities taking place within the department’s premises.
The role includes:
- Monitoring CCTV equipment
- Monitoring movements, events and activities within the premises
- Monitoring access points
- Ensuring that security systems are functioning properly
- Reporting security incidents to the supervisor
- Identifying non-compliance with security policies and procedures
- Taking appropriate action to improve office security
The Security Officer must remain alert to suspicious activities, security breaches and other incidents that could place people or departmental property at risk.
Building Patrols and Emergency Procedures
The position includes conducting building and premises patrols to identify potential security risks and check the condition of the premises.
The Security Officer must be able to respond appropriately to emergency situations and follow established emergency procedures.
Emergency situations may include:
- Bomb scares
- Riots
- Security threats
- Alarm activations
- Other emergencies affecting the safety of the premises
The Security Officer must alert emergency services and departmental management when required and respond appropriately to alarm systems.
Occurrence Books and Incident Records
All incidents must be recorded in the relevant occurrence books or registers.
The Security Officer must ensure that:
- All recorded information is accurate
- Occurrence books and registers are updated when necessary
- Incidents are properly documented
- Information is verified with the supervisor where required
The Security Officer will liaise with the supervisor to verify information recorded in the occurrence book or relevant registers.
The successful candidate may also be required to perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor or Court Manager.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted using the new Z83 application form.
The Z83 form can be obtained from any Public Service Department or downloaded from the relevant government websites.
The application must include:
- Fully completed and signed new Z83 form
- Initialled Z83 form on both pages
- Recent comprehensive CV
- Contactable referees
- Referees’ telephone numbers
- Referees’ email addresses
Applicants should send the documents in PDF format and place them in one folder.
For email applications, use: 2026/135/[email protected]
The relevant reference number must be quoted in the application.
Postal and Hand Delivery Applications
Applications may also be submitted by post to:
The Provincial Head
Office of the Chief Justice
Private Bag X54314
Durban
4000
Hand-delivered applications can be submitted at:
Office of the Chief Justice Durban High Court
Human Resource Office, Ground Floor
Corner Somtseu Road and Stalwart Simelane Street
Durban
4000
Important Z83 Requirements
The Z83 application form must be completed correctly.
The application must clearly indicate:
- Correct job title
- Office where the position is advertised
- Correct reference number
The information must correspond with the details provided in the vacancy advertisement.
Failure to fully complete, sign and initial the application form may result in disqualification.
Applications submitted using the old Z83 form will not be considered.
Applicants with foreign qualifications must provide the required evaluation of the qualification.
Supporting Documents
At the initial application stage, applicants are required to submit the new Z83 form and a recent comprehensive CV only.
Certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents should not be submitted unless requested.
Only shortlisted candidates will be required to provide certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the interview, following communication from Human Resources.
Selection Process
Shortlisted candidates may be required to undertake two pre-entry assessments.
These assessments include:
- Practical exercise – This will assess the candidate’s suitability based on the technical and generic requirements of the position.
- Integrity assessment – This will assess ethical conduct and integrity.
The results of the technical exercises will be considered as an additional criterion during the interview process.
Suitable candidates will also be subjected to personnel suitability checks, which may include:
- Criminal record checks
- Financial checks
- Qualification verification
- Citizenship checks
- Social media checks
- Reference checks
- Employment verification
Applicants may be required to provide consent for access to their social media accounts as part of the recruitment process.
Employment Conditions
Successful candidates will be required to enter into an employment contract and performance agreement within three months of appointment.
A security clearance will also be required within three months after appointment.
The Office of the Chief Justice complies with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), Act No. 4 of 2013. Personal information supplied during the recruitment process will be used for recruitment purposes and in accordance with applicable policies.
Closing Date
The closing date for applications is: 28 September 2026
Late applications will not be considered.
Applications that fail to comply with the stated requirements may also be excluded from consideration. Failure to submit all requested documents may result in the application not being considered.
Only shortlisted candidates will receive correspondence regarding the recruitment process.
Applicants who have not been contacted within three months after the closing date should regard their applications as unsuccessful.
The Office of the Chief Justice reserves the right not to make an appointment to the advertised position.
Enquiries
For technical enquiries:
Ms K Marias
Telephone: (031) 492 5502
For HR-related enquiries:
Ms SZ Mvuyana
Telephone: (031) 493 1723
Quick Application Checklist
Before submitting the application, ensure that:
- The new Z83 form is used
- The Z83 is fully completed
- The Z83 is signed
- Both pages are initialled
- The correct job title is included
- The correct office is indicated
- The correct reference number is quoted
- A recent comprehensive CV is attached
- Contactable referees are included
- Referees’ telephone numbers are provided
- Referees’ email addresses are provided
- Documents are saved in PDF format
- Documents are placed in one folder
- The application is submitted before 28 September 2026
- The relevant reference number is quoted in the email or application
Closing Date: 28 September 2026
Apply by email: 2026/135/[email protected]