SECURITY MANAGEMENT REFERENCE NUMBER: 2026/20
SALARY: R163 680 per year
CENTRE: Cape Town Regional Office
CLOSING DATE: 30 January 2026 by 4:00 PM
REQUIREMENTS: ABET qualification with Grades E, D, and C (PSIRA).
No work experience is needed. Knowledge of:
– Access control procedures
– Methods for controlling and moving equipment and supplies
– Required security procedures (such as MIS, NISA, Protection of Information Act, etc.)
– The authority of security officers under these documents
– Willingness to go through the security clearance process
– Willingness to work on shifts
DUTIES:
– Manage access control: Screen all people entering and leaving the building using an X–ray machine and metal detector
– Check if visitors have appointments or need a specific service
– Contact the appropriate employee to confirm the appointment or direct the visitor to the correct service area
– Complete or make sure the admission control register is filled out and issue admission documents/cards as needed
– Escort visitors or employees to the right place if required
– Lock and unlock building entrances
– Spot any suspicious behavior
– Follow up on any incidents
– Issue access cards to employees and check if they are valid
– Manage parking and protect both government and private vehicles
– Watch CCTV in the security control room to look for suspicious activities
– Handle key management
– Ensure safety and security throughout the buildings, premises, and land areas
– Conduct patrols of the building and premises
– Check that doors are locked or unlocked as needed
– Look for water leaks and make sure taps are closed
– Inspect for fire hazards, exposed electrical wiring, and other dangers, especially from chemicals
– Check lights and turn them on or off as needed
– Check for any suspicious objects or packages
– Follow emergency procedures in cases like bomb threats or riots
– Alert emergency services and departmental management
– Protect vacant land from being taken over illegally
ENQUIRIES: Ms. S Segale – Tel No: (021) 402 2327
APPLICATIONS: Cape Town Regional Office
Applications can be sent to:
– The Regional Manager, Department of Public Works, Private Bag X9027, Cape Town, 8000
– Hand–delivered to the Ground floor, Customs House Building, Lower Heerengracht Street, Cape Town
– Or emailed to: RecruitCPT26-17@dpw.gov.za