Apply for Department of Employment and Labour Security Officers X103 – North West | Grade 12 + PSIRA Grade C | R201,093 + 37% Benefits Allowance | Apply by 18 September 2026
How to Apply
Applicants may submit applications by post, hand delivery, or email.
Postal Applications
Applications should be addressed to:
Chief Director: Provincial Operations
Private Bag X2040
Mmabatho
2735
Hand Delivery
Applications can be hand delivered to:
Provident House
University Drive
Mmabatho
Email Applications by Location
Applicants must use the correct email address for the centre they are applying to.
Provincial Office
Brits
Mafikeng
Rustenburg
Lichtenburg
Klerksdorp
Taung
Mogwase
Potchefstroom
Important Email Application Instructions
For online/email applications:
- Complete the new Z83 form
- Attach your updated comprehensive CV
- Combine the Z83 and CV into one attachment
- Use the correct job title
- Use the correct reference number
- Use the correct email address for the centre
Using the wrong email address may result in the application not being considered.
Z83 Application Requirements
Applications must be submitted on the new Z83 form.
The old Z83 form will not be accepted.
Applicants must ensure:
- Sections A, B, C and D are fully completed
- Sections E, F and G are completed or may refer to the CV where space is limited
- The question relating to conditions preventing re-appointment under Part F is answered
- The declaration is signed
- The form is initialled and signed where required
Only the:
- Completed Z83
- Updated comprehensive CV
are required at the initial application stage.
Shortlisted candidates will later be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents.
Applying for More Than One Centre
If you want to apply for more than one vacancy, you must submit a separate Z83 application for each post.
Each application should have:
- Its own Z83
- Correct reference number
- Correct job title
- Correct email address
Closing Date and Time
18 September 2026
Walk-in applications:
16:00
Online applications:
23:59
Late applications will not be considered.
Selection Process
Shortlisted candidates may be subjected to:
- Practical assessment
- Integrity / ethical conduct assessment
- Personnel suitability checks
- Criminal checks
- Qualification verification
- Citizenship verification
- Security vetting
- Social media profile checks
Successful candidates will be required to enter into:
- Employment contract
- Performance agreement
Enquiries
Mr A Viljoen
Tel: (018) 387 8195
CV Tips for Security Officer Applicants
Because the vacancy requires 12 months of security experience, your CV should clearly show your security employment history.
Put PSIRA Details Near the Top
For example:
PSIRA Registration: Grade C
Status: Valid
PSIRA Number: [Your number]
Show Your Security Experience Clearly
For each security job, include:
- Employer
- Position
- Dates
- Site/location
- Duties
Example:
Security Officer – ABC Security
01/06/2025 – 30/06/2026
Duties:
- Controlled access to premises
- Recorded visitors and vehicles
- Conducted routine patrols
- Monitored suspicious activity
- Protected staff and assets
- Responded to security incidents
- Maintained occurrence book entries
- Enforced site security procedures
Only include duties you genuinely performed.
Highlight Relevant Security Skills
Where truthful, include:
- Access control
- Patrols
- Incident reporting
- Visitor control
- Vehicle control
- Asset protection
- Emergency procedures
- Evacuation procedures
- Conflict management
- Occurrence book administration
- CCTV monitoring
- Customer service
- Computer literacy
- Security investigations
CV Profile Example
“PSIRA Grade C registered Security Officer with Grade 12 and more than 12 months of security experience. Experienced in access control, patrols, incident reporting, asset protection and enforcing security procedures. Reliable, vigilant and able to communicate professionally with employees, visitors and members of the public.”
Possible Security Officer Interview Questions
- Tell us about yourself.
- How much security experience do you have?
- Is your PSIRA Grade C registration valid?
- Why do you want to work for the Department of Employment and Labour?
- What does access control mean?
- How would you handle an unauthorised visitor?
- What would you do if someone refused to follow access procedures?
- How do you conduct a security patrol?
- What should you look for during a patrol?
- What would you do if you found an unlocked office after hours?
- How would you respond to suspicious activity?
- What is the purpose of an occurrence book?
- What is your understanding of evacuation procedures?
- What would you do during a fire evacuation?
- How would you protect confidential departmental information?
- What do you know about Minimum Information Security Standards?
- What do you understand about PSIRA procedures?
- What are the Batho Pele Principles?
- How would you deal with an angry member of the public?
- How do you resolve conflict professionally?
- What would you do if you suspected an employee of violating security rules?
- Why is integrity important in security work?
- How do you stay alert during long shifts?
- What would you do if you noticed damage to departmental property?
- How do you write a security incident report?
- What is the importance of confidentiality?
- Are you comfortable working under pressure?
- How do you communicate with supervisors during an incident?
- What computer skills do you have?
- Why should the Department appoint you?
Important Vacancy Summary
Position: Security Officer
Posts: 103
Province: North West
Contract: One year
Salary: R201,093 per annum + 37% in lieu of benefits
Qualification: Grade 12 / Senior Certificate
PSIRA: Grade C
Experience: 12 months security experience
Closing Date: 18 September 2026
Walk-in Closing Time: 16:00
Online Closing Time: 23:59