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Security Officer
Closes Friday 13 November 2026: 16:00 walk-in, 23:59 online
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Security officer post at the Compensation Fund in Pretoria. Suits people with a Grade 12 certificate and a PSIRA Grade C certificate who want to work in building and premises security. No experience n
- Duties: carry out security control following policy and procedure, protect equipment, buildings and premises, and follow patrolling procedures.
- Must have: a Grade 12 certificate (NQF level 4) recognised by SAQA.
- Must have: a Private Security Industry Authority (PSIRA) Grade C certificate.
- Experience: no experience is required.
- Knowledge needed includes security regulations and laws, customer service (Batho Pele principles), and security risk awareness.
- Based in Pretoria, at the Compensation Fund.
- Apply by email as directed in the advert, quoting reference HR5/1/2/3/48. The advert does not state a closing date.
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Requirements
- Grade 12 Certificate (NQF level 4) as recognised by SAQA.
- Private Security Industry Authority Grade C certificate is required.
- No Experience.
- Knowledge:
- Knowledge of relevant Regulations, Law and Legislation (PSR, PFMA, PSA, OHS, MISS Private Security Industry Regulatory Act, Firearm Control Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHS), Criminal Procedure Act.
- Data and Records Management.
- Physical investigations.
- Ethics and Governance.
- Risk & control.
- Policy and compliance.
- Compensation Fund objectives.
- Fund policies, procedures and processes.
- Customer Service (Batho pele principles).
- Security Risk Awareness.
- Security Operations.
- Legislative Requirements:
- Control of access to Public premises and vehicle Act (Act 53 of 1985).
- Minimum Information security standard.
- Minimum Physical security standard.
- Skills:
- Security operations.
- Investigation skills.
- Conflict Management.
- Communication.
- Quality Assurance.
- Risk Management.
- Service Delivery Innovation.
Duties
- Conduct security control in accordance to policy and procedure.
- Provide security for equipment, building and premises.
- Adhere to patrolling procedure.
How to apply
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Enquiries
Ms CF Mnguni Cell: 082 379 9348 Direct Your Applications to: Jobs-CF11@labour.gov.za
Notes from the department
EE target-Priority will be given to Persons with disability, Indians and Whites
As printed in Circular 39 of 2026 · page 20 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 39/23: SECURITY OFFICER REF NO: HR5/1/2/3/48 SALARY: R201 093 per annum CENTRE: Compensation Fund, Pretoria REQUIREMENTS: Grade 12 Certificate (NQF level 4) as recognised by SAQA. Private Security Industry Authority Grade C certificate is required. No Experience. Knowledge: Knowledge of relevant Regulations, Law and Legislation (PSR, PFMA, PSA, OHS, MISS Private Security Industry Regulatory Act, Firearm Control Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHS), Criminal Procedure Act. Data and Records Management. Physical investigations. Ethics and Governance. Risk & control. Policy and compliance. Compensation Fund objectives. Fund policies, procedures and processes. Customer Service (Batho pele principles). Security Risk Awareness. Security Operations. Legislative Requirements: Control of access to Public premises and vehicle Act (Act 53 of 1985). Minimum Information security standard. Minimum Physical security standard. Skills: Security operations. Investigation skills. Conflict Management. Communication. Quality Assurance. Risk Management. Service Delivery Innovation. DUTIES: Conduct security control in accordance to policy and procedure. Provide security for equipment, building and premises. Adhere to patrolling procedure. ENQUIRIES: Ms CF Mnguni Cell: 082 379 9348 Direct Your Applications to: Jobs-CF11@labour.gov.za NOTE: EE target-Priority will be given to Persons with disability, Indians and Whites