Department of Employment and Labour Security Officer โ Durban | Grade 12 + PSIRA Grade C | R201,093 Per Year | Apply by 5 October 2026
The Department of Employment and Labour is inviting applications for a Security Officer position at the Durban Labour Centre in KwaZulu-Natal.
This government vacancy offers a salary of R201,093 per annum and requires applicants to have Grade 12 / Senior Certificate, a Grade C Security Certificate registered with PSIRA, and 12 months of security experience.
The successful candidate will be responsible for controlling access to the Labour Centre and Provincial Office, conducting security patrols, protecting employees and clients, controlling the movement of information and assets, and enforcing security rules and regulations.
This vacancy is a re-advertisement, and applicants who applied previously must re-apply.
Applications close on 5 October 2026.
Job Overview
Department: Department of Employment and Labour
Position: Security Officer
Reference Number: HR4/4/8/07
Post Number: 34/32
Centre: Durban Labour Centre, KwaZulu-Natal
Salary: R201,093 per annum
Qualification: Grade 12 / Senior Certificate
Security Qualification: Grade C Security Certificate (PSIRA)
Experience: 12 months security experience
Closing Date: 5 October 2026
Walk-in Closing Time: 16:00
Online Application Closing Time: 23:59
Status: Re-advertisement
Important: Applicants who previously applied for this position must submit a new application.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
–Grade 12 / Senior Certificate
–Grade C Security Certificate
-Registration with the Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA)
–12 months of security experience
Applicants should make sure their CV clearly reflects their security experience.
Knowledge Required
Candidates should have knowledge of:
-Access to Public Premises and Vehicles Act.
-Evacuation procedures.
-Minimum Information Security Standards.
-Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority procedures.
-Batho Pele Principles.
-Public Service Regulations Act.
-Departmental policies and procedures.
Skills Required
Applicants should have the following skills:
- Verbal communication.
- Written communication.
- Interpersonal relations.
- Problem solving.
- Listening.
- Computer literacy.
- Planning and organising.
- Analytical skills.
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Control Access to Government Premises
The Security Officer will be responsible for controlling access into and out of the:
- Labour Centre.
- Provincial Office.
The successful candidate will help ensure that access to government premises is properly controlled.
2. Secure Information and Assets
The Security Officer will be responsible for securing the flow of information and assets within the Labour Centre and Provincial Office.
This requires applicants to understand the importance of:
- Confidentiality.
- Security procedures.
- Asset protection.
- Information security.
- Following departmental procedures.
3. Conduct Security Patrols
The successful candidate will conduct security patrols of the building and offices.
The purpose of these patrols is to help ensure the safety and security of:
- Employees.
- Clients.
- Government property.
- Offices.
- Other departmental assets.
4. Conduct Internal Investigations
The Security Officer may be required to conduct internal investigations relating to security matters.
Applicants should therefore have good:
- Observation skills.
- Communication skills.
- Analytical skills.
- Report-writing ability.
- Attention to detail.
5. Enforce Security Rules and Regulations
The successful candidate will be expected to enforce applicable security rules and regulations.
Employees must therefore be comfortable following established procedures and applying security requirements consistently.
Salary
The advertised salary for the Security Officer position is:
R201,093 per annum
The source advert provides the annual salary and does not provide a separate monthly salary figure.
Application Process:
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