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Chief Security Officer: Physical Protection
Closes Monday 19 October 2026
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Chief Security Officer to coordinate physical security operations and access control at Western Cape Government institutions. Requires National Diploma/degree, PSIRA Grade B registration, 3 years rele
- Coordinate physical security operations across Western Cape Government institutions and facilities.
- Implement and manage access control procedures to reduce security risks.
- Report and investigate security incidents and breaches; monitor outsourced security service providers.
- Required: 3-year National Diploma or B-Degree or higher; PSIRA minimum Grade B; 3 years relevant experience; valid code B driving licence.
- Required skills: Computer literacy (MS Office); people management; project management; communication (written and verbal); numeracy; literacy.
- Submit application before closing date. Shortlisted candidates must attend interview and submit vetting documentation. Two pre-entry assessments required: practical exercise and integrity assessment.
- Contact Mr D Samuels at Denzil.samuels@westerncape.gov.za for enquiries.
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Requirements
- An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification);
- PSIRA registration minimum Grade B;
- A minimum of 3 years relevant experience;
- A valid code B (or higher) driving license.
- NB:
- People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.
- Competencies:
- Proven knowledge and working experience of the following:
- Legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions;
- Information systems that aid in the management of knowledge and information pertaining to the line function;
- Project management;
- Operational management practices;
- Policy development, and operational management, monitoring and review processes;
- Modern systems of governance and administration;
- Public service procedures, processes and systems;
- Regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape;
- Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South African public sector;
- Public finance, human resources and discourse management processes;
- Public Finance Management Act, National and Provincial Treasury Regulations, other financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements;
- Functioning of the Province and the activities of sister departments/related functional areas;
- Policies of the government of the day;
- Labour Relations legislation and regulations;
- Control of access to public premises and vehicles Act, Act 53 of 1985;
- Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 85 of 1993;
- Understanding of PSIRA;
- Criminal Procedure Act;
- Weapons and Ammunition Act;
- Explosives;
- Electronic security system;
- Security officials Act, Act 92 of 1997.
- Skills in the following:
- Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint);
- People Management;
- Project Management;
- Communication skills (written and verbal);
- Numeracy;
- Literacy.
Duties
- Coordinate physical security operations within Western Cape Government institutions and facilities;
- Coordinate the implementation of access control procedures to mitigate risk;
- Report and investigate security incidents and breaches;
- Monitor and manage outsourced security service providers;
- Managerial/Supervisory functions.
How to apply
Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co
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Enquiries
Mr D Samuels at Denzil.samuels@westerncape.gov.za
Notes from the department
- Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and will be required to submit duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the timeframe communicated by the WCG and prior to the interview date.
- Failure to provide the required duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the prescribed timeframe, without reasonable justification, may result in the shortlisted candidate not being considered further in the current recruitment and selection process.
- All shortlisted candidates shall undertake two pre-entry assessments.
- One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
- The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.
- By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference.
- Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.
- Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00.
- Contact the helpline at 086 137 0214.
- For all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert.
- Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.
As printed in Circular 35 of 2026 · page 218 · open the PDF
POST 35/335: CHIEF SECURITY OFFICER: PHYSICAL PROTECTION REF NO: POCS 09/2026 (X4 POSTS) SALARY: R413 001 - R486 501 per annum (Level 08) CENTRE: Police Oversight and Community Safety, Western Cape Government REQUIREMENTS: An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); PSIRA registration minimum Grade B; A minimum of 3 years relevant experience; A valid code B (or higher) driving license. NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply. Competencies: Proven knowledge and working experience of the following: Legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions; Information systems that aid in the management of knowledge and information pertaining to the line function; Project management; Operational management practices; Policy development, and operational management, monitoring and review processes; Modern systems of governance and administration; Public service procedures, processes and systems; Regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape; Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South African public sector; Public finance, human resources and discourse management processes; Public Finance Management Act, National and Provincial Treasury Regulations, other financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements; Functioning of the Province and the activities of sister departments/related functional areas; Policies of the government of the day; Labour Relations legislation and regulations; Control of access to public premises and vehicles Act, Act 53 of 1985; Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 85 of 1993; Understanding of PSIRA; Criminal Procedure Act; Weapons and Ammunition Act; Explosives; Electronic security system; Security officials Act, Act 92 of 1997. Skills in the following: Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); People Management; Project Management; Communication skills (written and verbal); Numeracy; Literacy. DUTIES: Coordinate physical security operations within Western Cape Government institutions and facilities; Coordinate the implementation of access control procedures to mitigate risk; Report and investigate security incidents and breaches; Monitor and manage outsourced security service providers; Managerial/Supervisory functions. ENQUIRIES: Mr D Samuels at Denzil.samuels@westerncape.gov.za NOTE: Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and will be required to submit duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the timeframe communicated by the WCG and prior to the interview date. Failure to provide the required duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the prescribed timeframe, without reasonable justification, may result in the shortlisted candidate not being considered further in the current recruitment and selection process. All shortlisted candidates shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving. Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. Contact the helpline at 086 137 0214. For all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.