Security Officers X3

Closing date yi 10 ka July 2026

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.

General Education and Training Certificate (GETC)/Grade 9 (Std 7).
Appropriate experience as a Security Officer.
Candidates must be registered as a Security Officer Grade C or higher with the Security Board in terms of the Security Industry Regulatory Authority Act PSIRA.
A valid driver’s licence.

Knowledge of security related prescripts, regulations and procedures.
Basic knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety Act.
Ability to work in a team as well as independently and change to any shift when required.
Be responsible and diligent and ability to work under pressure.
Good Communication skills (verbal and written).
Willingness to work shifts, change shifts when required and be available on a 24-hour basis.
Must be physically fit.

Ensure access/egress control, patrolling buildings, parking areas and perimeter fencing.
Investigation of crimes, incidents, security breaches and writing of statements and reports.
Controlling of all hospital keys. Supervise outsource security officers.

Candidates must comply with the advertised appointment requirements of the post by the closing date and time of the advert.
Candidates may be subjected to a competency test.
No payment 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.
All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments.
One will be a practical exercise to determine the candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements, and the other will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
It will be expected of candidates to be conversant in at least two of the official languages (English/Afrikaans/Xhosa) of the Western Cape.
It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:
- available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and
- bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body etc. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.

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).