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Security OfficerKwazulu-Natal Division of The High Court: Pietermaritzburg
Closes Friday 27 November 2026
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Security officer at the KwaZulu-Natal Division of the High Court in Pietermaritzburg, controlling access, patrolling and monitoring CCTV. Suits people with Grade 10 or ABET level 3 and security indust
- Control access to the court building: check visitors, complete admission registers and issue visitor cards.
- Operate CCTV and control room equipment, monitor alarms, and patrol the building and premises.
- Inspect vehicles and control the movement of equipment, stores and documents in and out of the building.
- Record all incidents in the occurrence books and report security breaches to the supervisor.
- Must have Grade 10 or ABET level 3, a Basic Security Officer's course, at least Grade C with a valid PSIRA certificate, and at least one year of security industry experience.
- Based in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal. Salary is R170 226 to R200 523 per year (Level 03), and a performance agreement must be signed.
- Applications are sent by email to the address given in the post, quoting ref 2026/179/OCJ. No closing date is stated in the text.
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Requirements
- Applicants should be in possession of Grade ten (10)/ ABET level three (3).
- Basic Security Officer’s course, at least Grade C with a valid PSIRA certificate.
- A minimum of one (1) year experience in security industry is required.
- A valid driver’s license will serve as an added advantage.
- Knowledge and skills:
- Knowledge of Access to Public Premises and Vehicle Act and other security related legislations, access control procedures, control and movement of equipment and stores, prescribed security procedures (e.g.
- MIS, NISA, Protection of Information Act, etc.) and the authority of security officers under these documents.
- Knowledge on the relevant emergency procedures and Batho Pele Principles.
- Skilled in interpersonal, client service, listening, problem solving, decision making, communication, computer and facilitating skills.
Duties
Perform access control functions, determine whether visitors have appointments/or the service that visitor requires, contact the relevant employees to confirm the appointment or refer the visitor to the relevant service delivery point, ensure that the admission control register is completed and issue admission control documents/ cards as required, utilise walk-through metal detector for the effectiveness of access control, ensure that unauthorised persons and dangerous object do not enter the building/premises, report all the identified security breaches and non-compliance to the Supervisor, ensure that equipment, document and store do not leave or enter the building or premises unauthorised, ensure that the registers control the movement of equipment, stores and documents are completed, ensure that no equipment, stores as assets of the department leave the building /premises unauthorised, inspect vehicles entering and leaving the premises, gather information and report on missing and stolen equipment and stores, handle documents at points of entry according to classification and the prescripts, operate control room security equipment’s, monitor all movements, events, and activities within the department's premises using CCTV equipment’s, ensure that security system is in good working condition, report all incidents monitored, report to the supervisor, monitor all access points for effective access control, report all identified non-compliance to security policy and procedures to improve office security, ensure safety in the building and premises, undertake building/ and the primes patrols to identify and check, apply emergency procedures (in situations like bomb scares, riots etc.) and alert emergency services and department management, monitor and respond to alarm system, ensure all incidents are recorded in the occurrence books/registers, ensure that recorded information is correct, update the information on the occurrence book/register as and when required, liaise with supervisor to verify information recorded and perform any other duties assigned to you by the supervisor/ Court Manager.
How to apply
Applications can be sent via email to 2026/179/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
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Enquiries
Technical Related Enquiries: Mr MN Zondi Tel No: (033) 345 8211 HR Related Enquiries: Ms SZ Mvuyana Tel No: (031) 493 1723
Notes from the department
The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the Employment Equity goals.
As printed in Circular 41 of 2026 · page 68 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 41/114: SECURITY OFFICER REF NO: 2026/179/OCJ SALARY: R170 226 – R200 523 per annum (Level 03). The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement. CENTRE: Kwazulu-Natal Division of The High Court: Pietermaritzburg REQUIREMENTS: Applicants should be in possession of Grade ten (10)/ ABET level three (3). Basic Security Officer’s course, at least Grade C with a valid PSIRA certificate. A minimum of one (1) year experience in security industry is required. A valid driver’s license will serve as an added advantage. Knowledge and skills: Knowledge of Access to Public Premises and Vehicle Act and other security related legislations, access control procedures, control and movement of equipment and stores, prescribed security procedures (e.g. MIS, NISA, Protection of Information Act, etc.) and the authority of security officers under these documents. Knowledge on the relevant emergency procedures and Batho Pele Principles. Skilled in interpersonal, client service, listening, problem solving, decision making, communication, computer and facilitating skills. DUTIES: Perform access control functions, determine whether visitors have appointments/or the service that visitor requires, contact the relevant employees to confirm the appointment or refer the visitor to the relevant service delivery point, ensure that the admission control register is completed and issue admission control documents/ cards as required, utilise walk-through metal detector for the effectiveness of access control, ensure that unauthorised persons and dangerous object do not enter the building/premises, report all the identified security breaches and non-compliance to the Supervisor, ensure that equipment, document and store do not leave or enter the building or premises unauthorised, ensure that the registers control the movement of equipment, stores and documents are completed, ensure that no equipment, stores as assets of the department leave the building /premises unauthorised, inspect vehicles entering and leaving the premises, gather information and report on missing and stolen equipment and stores, handle documents at points of entry according to classification and the prescripts, operate control room security equipment’s, monitor all movements, events, and activities within the department's premises using CCTV equipment’s, ensure that security system is in good working condition, report all incidents monitored, report to the supervisor, monitor all access points for effective access control, report all identified non-compliance to security policy and procedures to improve office security, ensure safety in the building and premises, undertake building/ and the primes patrols to identify and check, apply emergency procedures (in situations like bomb scares, riots etc.) and alert emergency services and department management, monitor and respond to alarm system, ensure all incidents are recorded in the occurrence books/registers, ensure that recorded information is correct, update the information on the occurrence book/register as and when required, liaise with supervisor to verify information recorded and perform any other duties assigned to you by the supervisor/ Court Manager. ENQUIRIES: Technical Related Enquiries: Mr MN Zondi Tel No: (033) 345 8211 HR Related Enquiries: Ms SZ Mvuyana Tel No: (031) 493 1723 APPLICATIONS: Applications can be sent via email to 2026/179/OCJ@judiciary.org.za NOTE: The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the Employment Equity goals.