Security Officers X9 โ State Forest Vacancies | Grade 10 + PSiRA | No Experience Required | R170,226 Per Year | Apply by 14 September 2026
Applications are invited for 9 permanent Security Officer positions across several State Forests in KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape.
These opportunities fall under Woodlands and Indigenous Forest Management and offer a salary of R170,226 per annum at Level 3.
Applicants need a minimum Grade 10 (NQF Level 2) or equivalent qualification together with a valid Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSiRA) certificate. According to the supplied vacancy information, no previous work experience is required.
Job Overview
| Job Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Position | Security Officer |
| Total Vacancies | 9 Posts |
| Division | Woodlands and Indigenous Forest Management |
| Job Level | Level 3 |
| Salary | R170,226 per annum |
| Employment Type | Permanent |
| Minimum Qualification | Grade 10 / NQF Level 2 or equivalent |
| PSiRA Certificate | Required |
| Experience | No experience required |
| Closing Date | 14 September 2026 |
Security Officer Vacancies by Location
The nine positions are distributed as follows:
| State Forest / Location | Posts | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Sokhulu State Forest | 2 | BC09/2026 |
| Nkwezela State Forest | 2 | BC10/2026 |
| Weza State Forest | 2 | BC07/2026 |
| Umzimkhulu State Forest | 1 | BC08/2026 |
| Mthunzini State Forest | 1 | BC11/2026 |
| Eastern Cape | 1 | BC22/2026 |
| TOTAL | 9 |
All of the advertised positions are permanent and close on 14 September 2026.
Minimum Requirements
To be considered for one of these Security Officer positions, applicants must have:
- Grade 10 (NQF Level 2) or equivalent qualification
- PSiRA certificate
- No previous work experience is required
This makes the vacancies suitable for qualifying candidates looking for an opportunity to enter the security field, provided they already meet the educational and PSiRA requirements.
Duties and Responsibilities
Access Control
Security Officers will be responsible for controlling access to the premises.
Duties include:
- Performing access-control activities
- Identifying suspicious behaviour or conduct
- Preventing unauthorised persons from entering buildings or premises
- Preventing dangerous objects from being brought onto the premises
- Directing or escorting visitors to the relevant employee or venue when required
- Ensuring visitors entering forests have an approved licence as required by the NFA
Protection of Government Assets
Security Officers will help safeguard departmental property and equipment.
Responsibilities include:
- Ensuring departmental equipment and assets do not leave the premises without authorisation
- Monitoring the movement of equipment
- Reporting missing equipment
- Reporting stolen equipment and stores
- Following prescribed procedures relating to the movement and protection of assets
Building and Premises Security
Successful applicants will conduct security activities around assigned buildings and forest premises.
This includes:
- Conducting patrols
- Checking buildings and premises
- Locking and unlocking main doors as required
- Locking and unlocking security doors/trellidoors
- Identifying offices that have been left unlocked
- Securing unlocked offices
- Ensuring proper lock-up procedures are followed
Control Room and CCTV Duties
Security Officers may be required to:
- Operate security equipment
- Monitor control-room security equipment
- Monitor CCTV systems
- Identify suspicious activities
- Respond appropriately to security incidents
Fire and Emergency Safety
Candidates will help identify and respond to potential emergencies.
Responsibilities include identifying:
- Fire hazards
- Exposed electrical contacts
- Other potential fire risks
Security Officers may also be required to:
- Apply emergency procedures
- Alert emergency services
- Notify departmental management
- Assist with fire management in forests when required
Safety of Employees and Visitors
Security Officers must help maintain a safe environment for:
- Employees
- Visitors
- Contractors
- Other authorised persons on the premises
The successful candidate should remain observant and respond appropriately to potential safety and security threats.
Occurrence Book and Registers
Security Officers will also perform important record-keeping duties.
This includes:
- Recording incidents in the occurrence book/register
- Keeping the occurrence register updated
- Maintaining other required security registers
- Obtaining feedback from supervisors regarding reported incidents
Accuracy is important because these records may provide an official account of security incidents and activities.
Reception and Visitor Assistance
The role may also involve providing basic receptionist services.
Candidates should therefore be able to communicate professionally with visitors while still maintaining the required access-control procedures.
Knowledge Required
Candidates should have knowledge or understanding of:
- Access-control procedures
- Control and movement of equipment
- Security processes and procedures
- Relevant emergency procedures
- Departmental procedures
- Public Service prescripts
- CCTV operations
- Prescribed security procedures
- Protection of information requirements
The advert also refers to security frameworks and procedures such as MISS and NISA.
Skills and Competencies
Successful candidates should demonstrate:
- Written communication skills
- Verbal communication skills
- Organisational ability
- Planning skills
- Decision-making skills
- Conflict-management skills
- Conflict-resolution skills
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Ability to work under extreme pressure
- Willingness and ability to work long hours when required
Salary
Successful applicants will be appointed at:
Level 3 โ R170,226 per annum
The supplied advertisement describes this as an all-inclusive annual remuneration package.