Purpose

• The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity.
• Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated.
• Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.

Requirements

• General Education and Training Certificate (GETC)/Grade 9 (Std 7).
• Appropriate experience as a Security Officer in a Psychiatric environment.

Skills & Competencies

• A genuine interest to work in Psychiatric and Forensic units.
• A strong sense of responsibility and the ability to function independently in challenging situations.
• Knowledge of Management of aggression and violence.
• Self-discipline, self-motivated and the ability to work under pressure.
• Good listening, writing reports, conflict and group handling skills.
• Willingness to work shifts, public holidays, weekends, and to be rotated.
• Willingness to perform delegated duties in all units on a rotation basis.

Responsibilities

• Access/Egress control also escorting of patients on/off hospital premises.
• Assistance to personnel with the handling of aggressive/violent and uncontrolled patients.
• Delivery of a supportive security service to allocated areas with the aim to prevent injuries, abscondment of patients, litigation and adverse incidents.
• Effective application of service delivery and efficient support to the Operational Manager in the ward.
• Control/monitor surveillance cameras to identify and prevent any unlawful entry, suspicious, dangerous objects and adverse incidents.
• Reporting and recording of all incidents/patient movements/ patient related activities.

Additional Information

• Candidates may be subjected to a competency test.
• No payments of any kind is required when applying for this post.
• As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification, verification, criminal records and previous employment.

Note

• A competency test will form part of the interview process.
• The person appointed to this position will be subjected to security clearance and the signing of a performance agreement and an employment contract.

Ref No

• MHS288/2026

Remuneration

• R170 226 per annum - R200 523 per annum plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).

Enquiries

• Ms S Govender, tel. no. (021) 370 1344

Centre

• Lentegeur Hospital