Department of Public Works and Infrastructure – Security Officer Vacancies
The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure invites interested and suitably qualified candidates to apply for available Security Officer positions based in Pretoria. These entry-level government opportunities are open to applicants with a minimum of Grade 10 or ABET Level 3 and a valid PSIRA registration (Grade E, D, or C). Successful candidates will be responsible for providing physical security services, controlling access to buildings, monitoring assets, and ensuring the safety of government premises.
These positions offer a salary of R163 680 per year (about R13 640 per month) and include several posts at the Head Office and Pretoria Regional Office. Candidates must demonstrate good communication skills, integrity, and the ability to work shifts while maintaining safety and security standards. Applications must be submitted before the closing date of 20 March 2026 at 16:00.
Department of Public Works and Infrastructure – Available Positions
- Security Officer: Physical Security – Security Management Services
- Reference Number: 2026/98
- Number of Posts: 8
- Centre: Head Office (Pretoria)
- Salary: R163 680 per annum (about R13 640 per month)
- Security Officer: Security Management
- Reference Number: 2026/106
- Number of Posts: 3
- Centre: Pretoria Regional Office
- Salary: R163 680 per annum (about R13 640 per month)
The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. The intention is to promote representativity in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. Preference may be given to persons whose appointment will promote representativity. If no suitable candidates from underrepresented groups can be recruited, candidates from represented groups will be considered. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Security Officer: Physical Security – Security Management Services
Reference Number: 2026/98
Number of Posts: 8
Centre: Head Office (Pretoria)
Salary: R163 680 per annum (about R13 640 per month)
Important: This post is a re-advertisement of Ref No: 2026/20. Candidates who previously applied must reapply.
Requirements
- Minimum Grade 10 or ABET Level 3
- PSIRA Registration Certificate (Grade E, D or C)
- Knowledge of security legislation and Minimum Information Security Standards (MISS)
- Knowledge of risk management
- Knowledge of firefighting and first aid
Duties
- Perform access control functions
- Ensure safety and security of buildings, premises and land parcels
- Monitor the movement of movable assets
- Ensure effective record keeping
- Conduct patrolling duties
- Report security breach incidents
- Assist OHS as Fire Marshals
- Assist with evacuation drills
Enquiries
Mr T Marageni
Tel: (012) 406 1632
Applications
The Director-General
Department of Public Works
Private Bag X65
Pretoria, 0001
Hand Delivery:
- CGO Building, Corner Bosman and Madiba Street, Pretoria
- Email: [email protected]
For Attention: Ms NP Mudau
Security Officer: Security Management
Reference Number: 2026/106
Number of Posts: 3
Centre: Pretoria Regional Office
Salary: R163 680 per annum (about R13 640 per month)
Requirements
- Minimum Grade 10 or ABET Level 3
- PSIRA Registration (Grade E, D or C)
- Basic communication
- Client liaison
- Basic security training
- Utilisation of firefighting equipment
- Knowledge of evacuation processes
- Knowledge of legislative framework
- Knowledge of Control of Access to Public Premises and Vehicles Act 53 of 1985
- Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and First Aid
- Basic literacy and communication
- Knowledge of personnel movement within work premises
- Ability to receive people and refer them as required
- Basic computer skills
- Basic report writing skills
- Client orientation
- Problem-solving skills
- Polite and friendly personality
- Ability to present the image of the Department
- Tactful and diplomatic
- Creativity
- Ability to work in a team
- Ability to work under pressure
- Hardworking with high integrity
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Must be prepared to work abnormal working hours or shifts
Duties
- Provide physical security services at Pretoria Regional Office buildings
- Protect the lives, property, assets and interests of the department
- Implement security services policies and procedures
- Safeguard personnel and departmental assets
- Maintain a client relationship between security personnel, visitors and suppliers
- Conduct effective and efficient access control
- Positive identification of individuals
- Perform patrols and escort duties
- Provide support to the administration of physical security services
Enquiries
Ms M. Shingange
Tel: (012) 492 3137
Applications
The Regional Manager
Department of Public Works
Private Bag X229
Pretoria, 0001
Hand Delivery:
- 251 Nana Sita Avenue Building, Corner Thabo Sehume and Nana Sita Street, Pretoria
- Email: [email protected]
For Attention: Ms M. Masubelele
Closing Date: 20 March 2026 at 16:00
Note
Applications must be submitted on the prescribed Z83 application form (obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the DPSA website link: https:/www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/), which must be signed, initialled and dated by the applicant, and must be accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae (CV) only. Candidates are not required to submit certified copies of qualifications and related documents on application. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualification and other related documents on or before the date of interview, which should not be older than six months.
Should an application be submitted using incorrect or old Z83 application form, such an application will be disqualified. Further take note of the following on completion of Z83 application form: PART A and PART B must be fully completed. PART C – PART G: Noting that there is limited space provided, applicants may refer to the CV or indicate this. This will be acceptable as long as the CV has been attached and provides the required information.
Page 1 of the Z83 application form must be initialled and page 2 signed and dated by the applicant. Failure to comply with the above instructions may result in an application being disqualified. Applicants applying for more than one advertised post must submit separate Z83 application forms and CVs in respect of each post being applied for. Should an application be received where an applicant has applied for more than one post on the same Z83 application form, the applicant will be considered for the first post indicated on the Z83 application form only.
Applications will be received via post, courier services, hand delivery or email. Late applications will not be considered. Regulation 57 (c) and 67 (9) of the Public Service Regulations 2016, as amended, requires the executive authority to ensure that he or she is fully satisfied of the claims being made and the finalisation of Personnel Suitability Checks in order to verify claims and check the candidate for the purpose of being fit and proper for employment. Shortlisted candidates must be willing to undergo normal vetting and verification processes.
It is the responsibility of all applicants to ensure that foreign qualifications are evaluated by SAQA. Due to the large volume of responses anticipated, receipt of applications will not be acknowledged, and correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Should you not have heard from the department within three months from the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.
Entry-level requirements for SMS posts: In terms of the Directive on Human Resource Management and Development on Public Service Professionalisation Volume 1, a requirement for appointment into SMS posts is the successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme as endorsed by the National School of Governance (NSG). The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for Entry into SMS and full details can be obtained at: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/.
All shortlisted candidates, including SMS candidates, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements, and the other will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
For emailed applications, applicants must submit a single PDF document or one attachment per application to the email address designated for the specific position. Kindly note that emailed applications and attachments should not exceed 15MB. It remains the candidate’s responsibility to ensure that the application is successfully submitted using the required single PDF document.