Security Officer x1
Job Details
Job Title: Security Officer
Post Number: POST 39/276
Reference Number: H/S/12/2026
Location: Thabo Mofutsanyana District Office, Free State
Salary: R170,226 – R200,523 per annum
Additional Benefits:
13th cheque
Housing allowance
Optional medical aid, subject to prescribed requirements
Experience: No experience required
Job Description
The Security Officer will provide security services at the district office by controlling access to the premises, assisting visitors, conducting routine patrols and protecting departmental property.
The role involves monitoring people and vehicles entering and leaving the premises, preventing unauthorised access, checking for potential safety hazards and ensuring the proper handling and safekeeping of departmental equipment, documents and stores.
Key Responsibilities
Perform access control functions at the district office.
Establish the purpose of visitors’ appointments or visits.
Contact relevant employees to confirm appointments or direct visitors to the appropriate service delivery points.
Ensure that visitors complete the admission control register.
Issue admission control documents or access cards where required.
Escort visitors to the relevant employees or venues.
Lock and unlock entrances as required.
Prevent unauthorised persons and dangerous objects from entering the building or premises.
Follow up on security incidents and report relevant findings.
Conduct regular patrols of the building and premises.
Check that doors are properly locked or unlocked as required.
Check for water leaks and ensure that taps are closed.
Identify fire hazards, exposed electrical contacts and other potential safety risks.
Monitor lighting and switch lights on or off when necessary.
Identify suspicious objects and packages and report them.
Apply the relevant emergency procedures.
Safeguard departmental equipment, documents and stores.
Maintain registers to monitor the movement of equipment, stores and documents.
Ensure that departmental assets do not leave the premises without authorisation.
Inspect vehicles entering and leaving the premises.
Gather information and report missing or stolen equipment and stores.
Handle documents at entry points according to their classification and prescribed procedures.
Requirements
Basic Education and Training qualification at NQF Level 3.
Basic Security Officer’s Course.
PSIRA Grade D registration.
No previous work experience is required.
Knowledge and Skills:
Knowledge of access control procedures.
Knowledge of procedures for controlling the movement of equipment and stores.
Understanding of prescribed security procedures, including:
Minimum Information Security standards (MIS).
NISA requirements.
Protection of Information Act.
Emergency procedures.
Good communication skills.
Ability to read and write.
Knowledge and understanding of Batho Pele Principles.
Enquiries
For further information regarding the position, contact:
Contact Person: Mr Motaung
Telephone: 083 348 9635