SECURITY OFFICER: REF NO: 050925/03 (X4 POSTS)

Branch: Water And Sanitation Services Management: KZN
CD: Provincial Operations: KZN
SALARY: R163 680 per annum (Level 03)
CENTRE: Durban

REQUIREMENTS: A Grade 11 (NQF 3) certificate. Basic Security Officer’s course and training. A valid Grade C PSIRA certificate. Valid firearm competency certificate (Added Advantage). Knowledge of the security code of conduct. Applicant must have a good knowledge of access control procedures, measures for the movement of equipment and stores, knowledge of relevant emergency procedures, and relevant legislation. Must possess the following skills: report writing skills, investigation, riot control, effective communication, searching and evacuation, as well as a first aid and fire prevention competencies certificate. Participate in all OHS-related matters. Must be willing to work shifts, including weekends and public holidays. Must be clear of any pending criminal records.

DUTIES: Perform security services through protection, safeguarding, and access control with regard to Departmental premises and their contents. Ensure safety in the building and the premises through applying emergency procedures and alert emergency services and departmental management according to the prescribed security procedures, rules, and regulations. Perform perimeter patrols. Ensure the prohibition of unauthorized removal of equipment, documents, and stores from the building or premises. Ensure that all incidents are recorded in the occurrence books/registers and reported to the supervisor.

ENQUIRIES: Mr B Sishi at 071 886 9442

APPLICATIONS: Applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/ or post your application quoting the reference number to the Provincial Head: KwaZulu-Natal, Department of Water and Sanitation, Private Bag X54304, Durban, 4000 or hand deliver to 303 Dr Pixley KaSeme Street, Delta Towers, 26th floor, Durban.

CLOSING DATE: 05 September 2025

NOTE: Interested applicants must submit their applications via the online link https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/. Other related documentation, such as copies of qualifications, identity document, driver’s license etc, need not accompany the application when applying for a post, as such documentation must only be produced by shortlisted candidates during the interview date in line with DPSA circular 19 of 2022. With reference to applicants bearing professional or occupational registration, the fields provided in Part B on the online Z83 must be completed as these fields are regarded as compulsory. Failure to complete or disclose all required information will automatically disqualify the applicant. No late applications will be accepted