Security Officer Vacancies At The South African Police Service (SAPS) 2026. The South African Police Service (SAPS) invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for their Security Officer Vacancies 2026.
Join SAPS as a security officer
Requirements:
- Applicants must display competency in the post-specific functions of the post
- Be proficient in at least two official languages, of which one must be English
- Must be a South African citizen
- Must have no previous convictions or cases pending
- Applicants will be subjected to a vetting process, which will include security screening and fingerprint verification
- Must have completed Grade 10 (Standard 8)/ Basic Education and Training (NQF level 3), for which documentary proof can be produced when required.
- Have a valid certificate of registration with the Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA). Have at least a Grade C security certificate or higher. Not declared unfit to possess a firearm.
- Be willing to undergo firearm competency training and maintain firearm competency training.
- Be willing to work shifts and extended hours.
- Degree/Diploma in the field of security services, relevant courses in the field of the post, and a valid driver’s license for at least a light motor vehicle will serve as an advantage.
Core Functions:
- Execute Access Control in terms of the Control of Access to Public Premises and Vehicles Act (Act No 53 of 1985);
- Identification of employees, visitors, and maintenance personnel before they are allowed to enter the premises;
- Registering employees, visitors, and maintenance personnel, and electronic searching of employees, visitors, and maintenance personnel;
- Issue admission control cards to visitors and receive them back;
- Keep the necessary visitors register.
- Authorise entry into the premises to the employees, visitors, and maintenance personnel after complying with all the legislative requirements, confirm visits with the hosts, and ensure escort in line with all the prescripts;
- Check suppliers, articles,s 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;
- Control the admission of vehicles and equipment in the field.
- Guard vehicles and equipment in the field,
- Supervise cleaners and maintenance personnel – ONLY from a security point of view;
- Check all security equipment and facilities and take action when necessary.
- Patrol buildings and fenced-off areas;
- Help security officers in the performance of their duties;
- Bring any deficiencies or problems about security matters to the attention of the senior
- security personnel.
General Instructions:
- Applications must be submitted on a Z83 Form, which must be accompanied by a
Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae. - It is the responsibility of the applicant to submit applications timeously to the correct physical address as provided below (Please note that applications that are submitted to an incorrect physical address will not be considered)
- Late applications will not be accepted or considered.
- The post particulars and reference number of the post must be correctly specified on the application form.
- Qualifications and driver’s licences submitted will be subjected to verification with the relevant institutions.
- Correspondence will be conducted with successful 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 SAPS is under no obligation to fill a post after the advertisement thereof.
How To Apply
Apply for the Security Officer Vacancies At The South African Police Service (SAPS) 2026
Application forms should be delivered as follows (Please utilise one (1) mode
of delivery, which is convenient for you:
NATIONAL OFFICE: HEAD OFFICE, PRETORIA
Hand delivered or couriered to:
Main Security gate at 1 Cresswell Road, Promat Building, SILVERTON
Email address: dpcivacancies@saps.gov.za
Security Officer Vacancies At The South African Police Service (SAPS) 2026