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Security Officer Supervisor
Branch: Infrastructure Management: Central Operations CD: Water Resource Infrastructure Operations and Maintenance Dir: Operations Central
Closes Friday 13 November 2026
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Supervise security staff and control room operations at three water pump sites, for someone with three years of security experience and a Grade B PSIRA certificate.
- Supervise security work done by contracted security firms and in-house security staff, making sure department security policies are followed.
- Run control room operations, give security support, and carry out preliminary investigations and unannounced inspections.
- Must have an NQF Level 4 Grade 12 certificate or relevant qualification, and three years of experience in a security environment.
- Must hold a valid Grade B PSIRA certificate, a valid unexpired driver's licence, and a SAPS firearm competency certificate for handguns. Rifle and shotgun competency is an advantage.
- Based at Boshkop, Tutuka or Rietfontein pump stations (Ref Nos 131126/35, 131126/36, 131126/37). Four posts are advertised.
- Candidates may be asked to complete a practical and theoretical test. No closing date is stated in the text.
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Requirements
- An NQF Level 4 (Senior/Grade) 12 certificate or relevant qualification.
- Three (3) years working experience in security environment.
- Grade B PSIRA certificate.
- The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license.
- SAPS Firearm competency certificate handgun.
- 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 skills and interpersonal skills.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
Duties
Supervise the security functions performed by contracted security (PSSP) and in house security on level 4, ensuring adherence to Department security policies. Administrative and Related functions, provide security-related support and administer all control room operations to safeguard the department assets, conducts preliminary investigation. perform unannounced visits or inspections.
How to apply
All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/
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Enquiries
JC Smit, Cell No: (079) 400 4563 Ms 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 150 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 39/182: SECURITY OFFICER SUPERVISOR (X4 POSTS) Branch: Infrastructure Management: Central Operations CD: Water Resource Infrastructure Operations and Maintenance Dir: Operations Central SALARY: R237 453 per annum (Level 05) CENTRE: Boshkop Pump Ref No: 131126/35 Tutuka Pump Ref No: 131126/36 Rietfontein Pump Ref No: 131126/37 (X2 Posts) REQUIREMENTS: An NQF Level 4 (Senior/Grade) 12 certificate or relevant qualification. Three (3) years working experience in security environment. Grade B PSIRA certificate. The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license. SAPS Firearm competency certificate handgun. 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 skills and interpersonal skills. Good verbal and written communication skills. DUTIES: Supervise the security functions performed by contracted security (PSSP) and in house security on level 4, ensuring adherence to Department security policies. Administrative and Related functions, provide security-related support and administer all control room operations to safeguard the department assets, conducts preliminary investigation. perform unannounced visits or inspections. ENQUIRIES: JC Smit, Cell No: (079) 400 4563 Ms 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.