The Office of the Chief Justice invites interested and suitably qualified candidates to apply for the position of Security Officer (Ref No: 2025/348/OCJ) at the Northern Cape Division of the High Court in Kimberley. The role requires an individual with at least ABET Level 2 or Grade 10, relevant security experience, a valid driver’s licence and completion of a PSIRA-registered Basic Security Officer’s Course. Candidates must demonstrate sound knowledge of access control procedures, security legislation, emergency protocols and prescribed security prescripts, along with strong communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.

The successful candidate will be responsible for performing access control duties, operating security and CCTV equipment, monitoring activities within the premises and ensuring compliance with all security policies and procedures. Responsibilities include preventing unauthorised entry, reporting security breaches, conducting regular patrols, responding to emergencies and maintaining accurate records of all incidents. This position plays a vital role in safeguarding the court environment and supporting the effective functioning of judicial operations.

POSITION: SECURITY OFFICER
REFERENCE NUMBER: 2025/348/OCJ
SALARY: R163 680 – R192 810 per annum (Level 03). The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.

Centre: Northern Cape Division of The High Court: Kimberley

Requirements:

• ABET Level 2/ Grade 10
• A relevant experience required
• A valid driver’s license
• Basic Security Officer’s course registered with PSIRA

Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of Access to Public Premises and Vehicle Act and other security related legislations
• Knowledge of the access control procedures
• Knowledge of measure for the control and movement of equipment and stores
• Knowledge of prescribed security procedures (e.g. MIS, NISA, Protection of Information Act etc.) and the authority of security officers under these documents
• Knowledge on the relevant emergency procedures
• Batho Pele Principles
• Interpersonal Skills, Client service skills, listening skills, Problem solving skills, Good Communication skills, Computer skills, Time management skills, Analytical skills

Duties:

• Perform access control functions
• Determine whether visitors have appointments/or the service that visitor requires
• Contact the relevant employees to confirm the appointment or refer the visitor to the relevant service delivery point
• Utilise walk-through metal detector for the effectiveness of access control
• Report all the identified security breaches and non-compliance to the Supervisor
• Ensure that unauthorised persons and dangerous object do not enter the building/premises
• Ensure that the admission control register is completed and issue admission control documents/ cards as required
• Ensure that equipment, document and store do not leave or enter the building or premises unauthorised
• Inspect vehicles entering and leaving the premises
• Gather information and report on missing and stolen equipment and stores
• Handle documents at points of entry according to classification and the prescripts
• Ensure that the registers control the movement of equipment, stores and documents are completed
• Ensure that no equipment, stores as assets of the department leave the building /premises unauthorised
• Operate control room security equipment’s
• Report all incidents monitored, report to the supervisor
• Report all identified non-compliance to security policy and procedures to improve office security
• Ensure that security system is in good working condition
• Monitor all access points for effective access control
• Monitor all movements, events, and activities within the department’s premises using CCTV equipment’s
• Ensure safety in the building and premises
• Undertake building/ and the primes patrols to identify and check
• Apply emergency procedures (in situations like bomb scares, riots etc.) and alert emergency services and department management
• Monitor and respond to alarm system
• Ensure all incidents are recorded in the occurrence books/registers
• Update the information on the occurrence book/register as and when required
• Liaise with supervisor to verify information recorded
• Ensure that recorded information is correct

ENQUIRIES:
Technical Enquiries: Mr F Wilkinson Tel No: (053) 492 3553
HR Related Enquiries: Ms RP Netshivhale Tel No: (053) 492 3535

APPLICATIONS:
Applications can be sent via email to: 2025/348/OCJ@judiciary.org.za or Northern Cape: High Court: Kimberly: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The Provincial Head, Office of the Chief Justice, Private Bag X5043, Kimberley, 8300 or hand deliver applications to the Northern cape division of the High Court, Corner Sol Plaatjie Drive, Kimberly. OCJ will give preference to candidates in line with the departmental Employment Equity goals.

CLOSING DATE: 05 December 2025

NOTE:
All applications must be submitted on a New Z83 form, which can be downloaded on internet at www.judiciary.org.za / www.dpsa.gov.za/dpsa2g/vacancies.asp or obtainable from any Public Service Department and should be accompanied by a recent comprehensive CV only; contactable referees (telephone numbers and email addresses must be indicated). Please send your documents in a PDF and put them in one folder. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from Human Resources.

All shortlisted candidates shall undertake a pre-entry practical exercise as part of the assessment method to determine the candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements. Each application form must be fully completed, duly signed and initialed on both pages by the applicant. The application must indicate the correct job title, the office where the position is advertised and the reference number as stated in the advert. Failure by the applicant to fully complete, sign and initial the application form will lead to disqualification of the application during the selection process.

Applications on the old Z83 will unfortunately not be considered. Should you be in a possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation considered. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, financial checks, qualification verification, citizenship checks, reference checks and employment verification). Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the advertised post(s).

Applicants who do not comply with the above-mentioned requirements, as well as applications received late, will not be considered. Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered during the selection process. All successful candidates will be expected to enter into an employment contract and a performance agreement within 3 months of appointment, as well as be required to undergo a security clearance three (3) months after appointment. The Office the Chief Justice complies with the provisions of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA); Act No. 4 of 2013.

We will use your personal information provided to us for the purpose of recruitment only and more specifically for the purpose of the position/vacancy you have applied for. In the event that your application was unsuccessful, the Office of the Chief Justice will retain your personal information for internal audit purposes as required by policies. All the information requested now or during the process is required for recruitment purposes. Failure to provide requested information will render your application null and void. The Office of the Chief Justice will safeguard the security and confidentiality of all information you shared during the recruitment process.