SECURITY OFFICER VACANCY (X3 POSTS): DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Department of Higher Education and Training invites applicants to apply for Security officer vacancy (x3 posts)

DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING

HOW TO APPLY FOR SECURITY OFFICER VACANCY (X3 POSTS): DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
APPLICATIONS : DHET invites applicants to apply online on the New Z83 form by accessing the
Departmental Website (click the ‘apply now’ button) or
http://z83.ngnscan.co.za/apply and follow the easy prompts/instructions.
Upload the supporting documents namely, (1) a comprehensive CV, and (2)
copies of all qualifications (including matriculation), identity document, valid
driver’s licence, and any other document (where required).

CLOSING DATE : 07 July 2023

NOTE : A fully completed and signed Z83 form and a detailed Curriculum Vitae will be
considered. A user guide and ‘how to’ videos will assist in how to compete for
the form and digital signature. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to
submit certified documents/copies of qualifications and other relevant
documents to support the application on or before the day of the interviews. It
is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the
South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Candidates whose appointments
promote representativity in terms of race, gender, and disability will receive
preference.

All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a
technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job,
the logistics of which will be communicated by the Department. The successful
candidate(s) will be required to undergo a Competency Assessment. One of
the minimum entry requirements for the SMS position is the Pre-entry
Certificate.

No appointment will occur without successfully completing the preentry certificate and submission thereof. For more details on the pre-entry
course visit: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entryprogramme/. The candidate(s) will be required to sign an annual performance
agreement, disclose his/her financial interests, and be subjected to security
clearance. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing
date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was
unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability
checks (criminal record check, citizenship verification, qualification/study
verification, and previous employment verification).

Applications received after
the closing date will not be considered. “DHET is committed to providing equal
opportunities and practising affirmative action. The appointment will be done in
line with the approved Employment Equity Plan. Persons with disability are
encouraged to apply. It is our intention to promote representativity in terms of
(race, gender, and disability) in the organisation.

MANAGEMENT ECHELON

POST 20/189 : SECURITY OFFICER REF NO: DHET187/05/2023 (X3 POSTS)
Branch: Technical and Vocational Education and Training
Component: Gauteng and Free State Regional Office
SALARY : R147 036 per annum (Level 03)
CENTRE : Bloemfontein

REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate national senior certificate/grade 12 certificate (Vocational)
(NCV) Level 4 certificate. The candidate must have a PSIRA. Certificate Grade
C and a valid driver’s license. A minimum of one (1) to two (2) years of
experience as a Security Officer. Knowledge of Departmental Policies. Good
knowledge of MISS and MPSS. Good knowledge of administration and report
writing skills. Good knowledge of the control of the Access to Public Premises
and Vehicle Act. Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Report
writing, planning, organising, verbal and written communication skills, and
problem-solving skills. Administrative skills.

DUTIES : Conduct effective access control at the premises. Control of keys handed to
security and register book for proper control. Registering visitors and
candidates entering the premises. Conduct effective patrols of all buildings on
the premises on an hourly basis, conduct fire equipment checks around the
premises and report all faulty equipment. Conduct investigations and produce
a preliminary report on all incidents.

ENQUIRIES : Mr R Kgare Tel No: (012) 312 5442 / Ms N Liwane Tel No: (012) 312 6365 / Mr
D Moyane Tel No: (012) 943 3105