OFFICE OF THE CHIEF JUSTICE: SECURITY OFFICER

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF JUSTICE: SECURITY OFFICER

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF JUSTICE
The Office of the Chief Justice is an equal opportunity employer. In the filling of vacant posts, the
objectives of section 195 (1)(i) of the Constitution of South Africa, 1996, the Employment Equity
imperatives as defined by the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act55) of 1998) and the relevant Human
Resources policies of the Department will be taken into consideration and preference will be given to
Women, Persons with Disabilities and youth.

APPLICATIONS :
KwaZulu-Natal/Durban High Court: Quoting the relevant reference number,
direct your application to: The Provincial Head: Office of the Chief Justice,
Private Bag X54314, Durban, 4000 or hand deliver applications to Office of the
Chief Justice Durban High Court, Human Resource Office, Ground Floor,
Corner Somsteu Road and Stalwart Simelane Street, Durban, 4000

CLOSING DATE : 28 September 2026

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,
including the SMS, 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 must be an integrity (ethical
conduct) assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as
an additional criterion in the interview process.

Applicants could be required to
provide consent for access to their social media accounts. Prior to appointment
for SMS, a candidate would be required to complete the Nyukela Programme:
Pre-entry Certificate to Senior Management Services as endorsed by DPSA
which is an online course, endorsed by the National School of Government
(NSG). The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry
into the SMS and the full details can be sourced by the following link:
https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/. 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 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 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, social media, 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.
OTHER POSTS

POST 33/76 : SECURITY OFFICER REF NO: 2026/137/OCJ 2026/135/OCJ
SALARY : R170 226 – R200 523.per annum (Level 03) The successful candidate will be
required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Kwazulu-Natal Local Division of The High Court: Durban

REQUIREMENTS : An applicant should be in possession of a grade 10 or equivalent qualification
as recognised by SAQA. Basic Security Officer’s course, at least Grade C with
a valid PSIRA certificate. A minimum of one (1) year experience in security
industry and a valid driver’s license will serve as an added advantage.
Knowledge and skills: Knowledge of Access to Public Premises and Vehicle
Act and other security related legislations, access control procedures, control
and movement of equipment and stores, 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 and Batho Pele Principles. Skilled in interpersonal, client service,
listening skills, problem solving, decision making, communication, computer
and facilitating.

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, ensure that the admission control register is completed and
issue admission control documents/ cards as required, utilise walk-through
metal detector for the effectiveness of access control, ensure that unauthorised
persons and dangerous object do not enter the building/premises, report all the
identified security breaches and non-compliance to the supervisor, ensure that
equipment, document and store do not leave or enter the building or premises
unauthorised, 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. 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, operate control room security
equipment’s, monitor all movements, events, and activities within the
department’s premises using CCTV equipment’s, ensure that security system
is in good working condition, report all incidents monitored, report to the
supervisor, monitor all access points for effective access control, report all
identified non-compliance to security policy and procedures to improve office
security, 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, ensure that recorded
information is correct, update the information on the occurrence book/register
as and when required, liaise with supervisor to verify information recorded and
perform any other duties assigned to you by the supervisor/ Court Manager.

ENQUIRIES : Technical: Ms K Marias Tel No: (031) 492 5502
HR related enquiries: Ms SZ Mvuyana Tel No: (031) 493 1723
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be sent via email to: 2026/135/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
NOTE : The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the
Employment Equity goals.