SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE: SECURITY OFFICER (X43 POSTS)

SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE

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POST 32/53 : SECURITY OFFICER REF NO: AS/08/2024 (X43 POSTS)
Component: Auxiliary Services
Section: Security Services

SALARY : R155 148 per annum (Level 03)
CENTRE : SAPS Head Office (Pretoria)

REQUIREMENTS : Applicants must display competency in the post-specific core functions of the
post; Be fluent in at least two of the official languages, of which one must be
English; Be a South African Citizen; Must have no previous criminal /
departmental convictions or criminal / departmental cases pending; Applicants
will be subjected to a vetting process which will include security screening and
fingerprint verification; Be in possession of a Senior Certificate (Grade 12) or
National Certificate (Vocational) recorded on the National Learner Record
Database on NQF level 4; Registration with the Private Security Industry
Regulatory Authority (PSIRA); Be in possession of at least a Grade C security
certificate or higher; Not declared unfit to possess a fire-arm; Be willing to
undergo firearm competency training; Be willing to maintain firearm
competency; Must have no criminal record or pending criminal / departmental
cases; Degree / Diploma in the field of security will be an added advantage;
Relevant courses in the field of the post as well as valid driver’s license for at
least a light motor vehicle will serve as an advantage; Be willing to work shifts
and extended hours.

DUTIES : Execute Access Control in terms of the Control of Access to Public Premises
and Vehicles Act (Act No. 53 of 1985); Positive identification of employees,
visitors and contactors at the security access point; Registering of employees,
visitors and contractors, electronic searching of employees, visitors and
contractors; Authorize entry in to the premises to employees, visitors and
contractors after complying with all the legislative requirements, confirm visits
with the hosts and ensure escort in line with the prescripts; Issue admission
control cards to visitors and receive them back; Keep the necessary visitor’s
register; Check suppliers, articles and objects, where necessary, before they
are allowed to be brought into the premises to ensure that the safety of the
premises will not be threatened; Patrol buildings and fenced-off areas; Guard
vehicles and equipment in the field – Only from a security point of view; Check
all security equipment and facilities and take action, when necessary; Bring
any deficiencies or problems with regard to security matters to the attention of
senior security personnel.

ENQUIRIES : Mrs KA Sebetlele Tel No: (012) 393 1434
Mr MJ Mmako Tel No: (012) 393 1789

APPLICATIONS : Applications may be hand-delivered, as follows: SAPS Head Office, 231
Pretorius Street, Pretoria. Application must be deposited into the box available
at the reception area. Applications forwarded by post to be addressed to: The
Section Commander: Security Services, South African Police Service, Private
Bag X94, Pretoria, 0001. Email to NtoaneK@saps.gov.za Or
MmakoMJ3@saps.gov.za MashiloaneK@saps.gov.za

FOR ATTENTION : Mrs Kagiso Sebetlele or Mr MJ Mmako
NOTE : Only the official application form (available on the SAPS website
www.saps.gov.za/careers and at SAPS Stations will be accepted. The Z83
previously utilized will no longer be accepted. All instructions on the application
form must be adhered to. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of the
application. The post particulars and reference number of the post must be
correctly specified on the application form. A comprehensive Curriculum Vitae
must be submitted together with the application form. Only short listed
candidates will submit original documents. Qualifications and driver’s licences
submitted will be subjected to verification checking with the relevant
institutions. The South African Police Service will verify the residential address
of applicants and conduct reference checks. Appointments will be made in
terms of the Public Service Act, 1994 (ACT NO 103 OF 1994) as applicable to
the post environment. Applications must be mailed / submitted timeously. Late
applications will not be accepted or considered. If a candidate is short-listed, it
will be expected of him / her to undergo a personal interview as well as a
practical assessment. Short-listed candidates for appointment to certain
identified posts, will be vetted in terms of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences
and Related Matters) Amendment Act, 2007 (Act No 32 of 2007) and the
Children’s Act, 2005 (Act No 38 of 2005).

A candidate, whose particulars
appear in either the National Register for Sex Offenders or Part B of the Child
Protection Register, will be disqualified from the process. The Criminal Law
(Forensic Procedures) Amendment Act, Act 37 of 2013 requires that all new
appointments in the South African Police Service as from 31 January 2015
provide a buccal (inside cheek) sample in order to determine their forensic DNA
profile. The forensic DNA profile derived from the sample will be loaded to the
Elimination Index of the National Forensic DNA Database. All short-listed
candidates will be subjected to fingerprint screening and reference checking.
Persons who retired from the Public Service by taking a severance package,
early retirement or for medical reasons are excluded. Correspondence will be
conducted with successful candidates only. If you have not been contacted
within 3 months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that
your application was unsuccessful.

The South African Police Service is under
no obligation to fill a post after the advertisement thereof. The South African
Police Service is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and it is the
intention to promote representivity in the Public Service through the filling of
these posts. Persons whose transfer/appointment will promote representivity
will therefore receive preference.

CLOSING DATE : 20 September 2024