SECURITY OFFICER

SECURITY OFFICER

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE
The Department of Public Works is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. The intention is to
promote representatively in the Public Service through the filling of these posts and with persons whose
appointment will promote representatively, will receive preference. An indication by candidates in this
regard will facilitate the processing of applications. If no suitable candidates from the unrepresented
groups can be recruited, candidates from the represented groups will be considered. People with
disabilities are encouraged to apply.

CLOSING DATE : 25 November 2022 at 16H00

NOTE : Kindly take note that with effect from 01 January 2021, DPSA approved the
new Z83 Application Form (obtainable from any Public Service department);
applicants are requested to use the new application form and the Z83 form
must be signed when submitted as failure to do so will result in their application
being disqualified. With regard to completion of new Z83 form, part A and B
must be fully filled, Part C on method of correspondence and contact details
must be fully filled, two questions relating to condition that prevent
reappointment under part F must be fully answered. Page 1 must be initialled,
failure to comply with the above, applicants will be disqualified. To streamline
the recruitment process to be more responsive to the public, as well as to
create more protective measures during the pandemic by avoiding overcrowding and curb the costs incurred by applicants such measures should
include the following regarding certification: Advertisement and accompanying
notes must clearly capture the requirements for the certification to reflect that
applicants, Please not note that applicants are not required to submit copies of
qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the
Z83 and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. The communication from HR of the
department regarding requirements of certified documents will be limited to
shortlisted candidates. Therefore only shortlisted candidates for a post will be
required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview
following communication from HR. The application for employment Form (Z83)
provides under the sectional “additional information” that candidates who are
selected for interviews will be requested to furnish additional certified
information that may be requested to make final decision. It must be borne in
mind that when a document is certified as a true copy of an original, the certifier
only confirms it being a true copy of the original presented. Therefore, the
certification process does not provide validation of the authenticity of the
original document. The validation occurs when the documents is verified for
authenticity. Regulation 67 (9) requires the executive authority to ensure that
he or she is fully satisfied of the claims being made and these read with
Regulations (57) (c) which requires the finalisation of Personnel Suitability
Checks in order to verify claims and check the candidate for purpose of being
fit and proper for employment. Applications not complying with the above will
be disqualified. Should you not have heard from us within the next months,
please regard your application as unsuccessful. Note: It is the responsibility of
all applicants to ensure that foreign and other qualifications are evaluated by
SAQA. Recognition of prior learning will only be considered on submission of
proof by candidates. Kindly note that appointment will be subject to verification
of qualifications and a security clearance. Faxed or late applications will NOT
be accepted. Shortlisted candidates must be willing to undergo normal vetting
and verification processes. Should you not have heard from us within the next
3 months, please regard your application as unsuccessful.
ERRATUM: Kindly note that the following posts was advertised in Public
Service Vacancy Circular 42 dated 04 November 2022. (1) Control Works
Manager: Electrical Ref No: 2022/437, Centre: Umtata regional Office. (2)
Chief Works Manager Mechanical: Facilities Management Ref No: 2022/442,
Centre: Umtata Regional Office, have all been withdrawn due to the advertised
within the previous Public Service Vacancy Circular 41 dated 28 October.
OTHER POSTS

SECURITY OFFICER

POST 43/89 : SECURITY OFFICER REF NO: 2022/451
SALARY : R124 434 per annum
CENTRE : Mmabatho Regional Office

REQUIREMENTS : Applicants must be in a possession of ABET plus Grade C (PSIRA). Grade B
or certificate in Controller will be added as an advantage. Must have relevant
working experience. Familiarity with prescribed security procedures e.g.;
MISS, Protection of Information Act, Access control Act and Tresspass Act.
Knowledge of access control procedures, measures for the control and
movement of equipments and stores. Relevant emergency procedures. Ability
to operate equipment and machines, Ability to work under stressful situations,
Good communication skills at all levels, Analytical thinking, problem solving,
organizing and planning skills.

DUTIES : Perform access control functions such as conducting screening of all people
entering and leaving the building through X-ray machine and metal detector,
determine whether visitors have appointment. Identify suspicious conduct,
manage parking and safeguard state and private vehicles. Monitor CCTV in
security control room. Safe guarding Department keys. Ensure safety and
security in the buildings, premises and land parcels by undertaking building
/premises patrols, checking that doors are locked or unlocked as required,
Checking water leaks and that taps are closed, checking fire hazards, exposed
electrical contacts and other fire hazards emanating from i.e. chemicals.
Applying emergency procedures and alert emergency services and
departmental management. Manage and control movement of movable assets,
ensuring that no equipment, stores and assets of the department leave the
building/premises/workshops unauthorized. Inspect vehicles entering and
leaving the premise. Gather information and report on missing and stolen
equipment and stores, verify functionality of evacuation emergency and exits,
verifying accessories, damages on GG and lease cars. Respond to alarms
system. Ensure effective record keeping.

ENQUIRIES : Mr. T.J Manyaapelo Tel No: (018) 386 5239
APPLICATIONS : Mmabatho Regional Office Applications: The Regional Manager, Department
of Public Works, Private Bag X120, Mmabatho 2735 or 810 Corner Albert
Luthuli Drive and Maisantwa Streets, Unit 3, Mmabatho, 2735.
FOR ATTENTION : Mr T. Oagile

SECURITY OFFICER