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Security Officer National Key Point (X19)
Branch: Infrastructure Management: Central Operations CD: Water Resource Infrastructure Operations and Maintenance Dir: Operations Central
Closes Friday 13 November 2026
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Security officer for National Key Point water infrastructure sites. Controls entry and exit of people, vehicles and goods, and monitors the site perimeter. Suits holders of a Grade C PSIRA certificate
- Control who, which vehicles and which goods enter and leave the National Key Point, and allow or refuse entry.
- Respond to security incidents, including arresting unauthorised people where necessary.
- Watch and monitor the security perimeter of the premises.
- Make sure equipment, documents and stores do not leave or enter the premises without authorisation.
- Must have an NQF Level 4 Grade 12 certificate or a relevant qualification, and a Grade C PSIRA certificate.
- Must have a valid driver's licence and a SAPS firearm competency certificate for handguns. Two years' security experience is an advantage.
- Based at one of several listed pump sites. Candidates may be asked to complete a practical and theoretical test.
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Requirements
- An NQF Level 4 (Senior/Grade) 12 Certificate or relevant qualification.
- Two (2) years working experience in security environment will serve as an added advantage.
- Grade C PSIRA certificate.
- The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license.
- SAPS Firearm competency certificate handgun/Training.
- Self- loading rifle and Shotgun will serve as an added advantage.
- Knowledge of access control procedures.
- Knowledge of measures for the control movement of equipment in and out of the premises.
- Knowledge of prescribed security procedures (e.g., OHS Act, Access Control Act, MISS, MPSS, Protection of Information Act, and the authority of security officers under these documents.
- Good listening and interpersonal skills.
- Good communication skills both (verbal and written).
Duties
- Control the movement of people, vehicle, and goods into and out of NKP, and permit or deny entry as required.
- Security incident response including arrest unauthorised individuals were necessary.
- Surveillance and monitoring premises of security perimeter of the National Key Point.
- Ensure that equipment, documents and stores do not leave or enter the building premises unauthorized.
- Administer compliance records all incidents in the occurrence books/registers.
How to apply
All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/
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Enquiries
Mr. JC Smit, Cell No: (079) 400 4563 Mr. Thabethe, Cell No: (079) 402 9984
Notes from the department
Candidates may be required to complete a practical and theoretical test. Please be advised that the office will transition to an SANWRI agency.
As printed in Circular 39 of 2026 · page 151 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 39/183: SECURITY OFFICER NATIONAL KEY POINT (X19) Branch: Infrastructure Management: Central Operations CD: Water Resource Infrastructure Operations and Maintenance Dir: Operations Central SALARY: R201 093 per annum (Level 04) CENTRE: Boschkop Pump Ref No: 131126/38 (X4 Posts) Naauwpoort Pump Ref No: 131126/39 (X3 Posts) Zaaihoek Pump Ref No: 131126/40 (X4 Posts) Grootfontein Pump Ref No: 131126/41 Grootdraai Pump Ref No: 131126/42 (X3 Posts) Rietfointein Pump Ref No: 131126/43 (X4 Posts) REQUIREMENTS: An NQF Level 4 (Senior/Grade) 12 Certificate or relevant qualification. Two (2) years working experience in security environment will serve as an added advantage. Grade C PSIRA certificate. The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license. SAPS Firearm competency certificate handgun/Training. Self- loading rifle and Shotgun will serve as an added advantage. Knowledge of access control procedures. Knowledge of measures for the control movement of equipment in and out of the premises. Knowledge of prescribed security procedures (e.g., OHS Act, Access Control Act, MISS, MPSS, Protection of Information Act, and the authority of security officers under these documents. Good listening and interpersonal skills. Good communication skills both (verbal and written). DUTIES: Control the movement of people, vehicle, and goods into and out of NKP, and permit or deny entry as required. Security incident response including arrest unauthorised individuals were necessary. Surveillance and monitoring premises of security perimeter of the National Key Point. Ensure that equipment, documents and stores do not leave or enter the building premises unauthorized. Administer compliance records all incidents in the occurrence books/registers. ENQUIRIES: Mr. JC Smit, Cell No: (079) 400 4563 Mr. Thabethe, Cell No: (079) 402 9984 NOTE: Candidates may be required to complete a practical and theoretical test. Please be advised that the office will transition to an SANWRI agency.