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Security Guards x30 at Eastern Cape Education for unskilled candidates with basic security course and training

VACANT NON-TEACHING SUPPORT STAFF POSITIONS

Closing Date: 11 July 2025

Eastern Cape Department of Education is an equal opportunity, representative employer. It is the intention to promote representivity (race, gender and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of positions. Candidates whose appointment/transfer/promotion will promote representativeness will therefore receive preference. Persons with disability and learner disability are especially encouraged to apply. An indication of representativeness profile by applicants will expedite the processing of applications. In addition, these vacancies give preference to former special school learners and applicants with disabilities, learner disability and learners from school of skills provided they meet the minimum requirements and are able to perform all the duties required. Successful candidates will be required to work shift system.


SECURITY GUARD (shift working system applicable)

(Candidates who applied previously for this position are advised to re-apply)

SALARY NOTCH: R 163 680.00 - R 192 810.00 per annum (Salary level 03)

CENTRE DISTRICT - REFERENCE NO:

Lucwaba JSS Alfred Nzo East  - REFERENCE NO: DOE-SG75/06/2025

AD Tshayingca SSS Alfred Nzo East - REFERENCE NO: DOE-SG76/06/2025

Ndakeni PS Afred Nzo West - REFERENCE NO: DOE-SG77/06/2025

Ncapayi JSS Amathole East - REFERENCE NO: DOE-SG78/06/2025

Bythswood Institution Amathole East - REFERENCE NO: DOE-SG79/06/2025

Zamukukhanya PS Amathole West - REFERENCE NO: DOE-SG80/06/2025

Auckland PS Amathole West - REFERENCE NO: DOE-SG81/06/2025

Zanolwazi SSS Amathole West - REFERENCE NO: DOE-SG82/06/2025

Jongilanga HS Buffalo City Metro - REFERENCE NO: DOE-SG83/06/2025

Ezpondo JPS Buffalo City Metro - REFERENCE NO: DOE-SG84/06/2025

Bethelsdorp Comprehensive Nelson Mandela Bay - REFERENCE NO: DOE-SG85/06/2025

Arcadia Secondary Nelson Mandela Bay - REFERENCE NO: DOE-SG86/06/2025

Northen Lights Nelson Mandela Bay - REFERENCE NO: DOE-SG87/06/2025

Hillside Technical High Nelson Mandela Bay - REFERENCE NO: DOE-SG88/06/2025

Ndzondelelo High Nelson Mandela Bay - REFERENCE NO: DOE-SG89/06/2025

Alpha Primary Nelson Mandela Bay  - REFERENCE NO: DOE-SG90/06/2025

Emsengeni Primary Nelson Mandela Bay - REFERENCE NO: DOE-SG91/06/2025

De Vos Malan Primary Nelson Mandela Bay - REFERENCE NO: DOE-SG92/06/2025

Zanolwazi Secondary Nelson Mandela Bay - REFERENCE NO: DOE-SG93/06/2025

Nosipho Primary Nelson Mandela Bay - REFERENCE NO: DOE-SG94/06/2025

St Thomas SSS Nelson Mandela Bay - REFERENCE NO: DOE-SG95/06/2025

Darabe PS OR Tambo Inland - REFERENCE NO: DOE-SG96/06/2025

Masibambisane PS OR Tambo Inland - REFERENCE NO: DOE-SG97/06/2025

Seaview SSS OR Tambo Inland - REFERENCE NO: DOE-SG98/06/2025

Mpeko SPS OR Tambo Inland - REFERENCE NO: DOE-SG99/06/2025

Dalibaso SSS OR Tambo Inland  - REFERENCE NO: DOE -SG100/06/2025

Zamukulungisa OR Tambo Inland - REFERENCE NO: DOE-SG101/06/2025

Humansdorp SS Sarah Baartman - REFERENCE NO: DOE-SG102/06/2025

REQUIREMENTS: Basic Security course (Grade E) and basic education and training. Good communication skills, good customer care. An understanding of Public Service principles. Knowledge of the access control procedures, Knowledge of measures for the control and movement of equipment stores. Knowledge of prescribed security procedures and the authority of security officers under these documents, Acknowledge and accept of responsibility. Knowledge of prescribed access control procedures and the authority of security officers under these documents . Promote welfare of learners and motivate learners to build self-esteem. Good communication skills (written and verbal skills) and a good command of English language.

DUTIES: Has a responsibility to identify officers /employees, learners and visitors. Draw up menu under the guidance of the School Management Team. Patrol school grounds, buildings and fenced off areas. Escort visitors to the premises where necessary. Ensure that facilities, premises vehicles learners and staff are safe. Assist in the implementation of school safety policy. Apply basic communication skills in interacting with the children. Keep the necessary visitors register. Issue admission control cards to visitors and receive them back. Good communication skills and Good Customer Care. Open gates on arrival and departure of visitors at the Institution. Check supplies, articles and objects where necessary before allowing visitors in. Have patience and willingness to support learners unconditionally Promote and uphold the rights of children Report on breakages, theft and damages to school property to the Principal /School Management Team (SMT).


NB: PLEASE NOTE THAT FIRST PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO FORMER LEARNERS OF SPECIAL SCHOOLS WITH THEIR SCHOOL LEAVING QUALIFICATIONS.


DIRECTION TO APPLICANTS: Applications are to be hand delivered to relevant district offices as tabulated below, stating the relevant reference number to the school as indicated; applications must be submitted on a new Z83 Form, and should be accompanied by a recently updated, comprehensive CV including at least three contactable referees, as well as copies of all qualification(s) and ID-document and Driver’s license [where applicable]:


Alfred Nzo East

District Director: Tel: 039 - 2510975

Address: P/B X 504 Bizana 4800


Alfred Nzo West

District Director: Tel: 039 - 2560111

Address: P/B X 9003 Matatiele 4730


Amathole East

District Director: Tel: 047- 4910647 / 48 / 49

Address: P/B X 3019 Butterworth 4960


Amathole West

District Director Tel: 046- 6451179

Address: P/B X 2041 Fort Beaufort 5720


Buffalo City Metro:

District Director Tel: 043-7086229

Address: P/B X 9007 E.L 5200


Chris Hani East

District Director Tel: 047-5481097 / 99

Address: P/B X 214 Engcobo 5050


Chris Hani West

District Director Tel: 045 – 8588900

Address: P/B X 7053 Queenstown 5320


Joe Gqabi

District Director Tel: 051- 6110052 / 6342009

Address: P/B X 5026 Sterkspruit 9762


Nelson Mandela Bay

District Director Tel: 041- 4034402 / 434

Address: P/B X 3915 North End Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) 6056


OR Tambo Inland

District Director Tel: 047- 5024268 / 200

Address: P/B X 5003 Mthatha 5100


OR Tambo Coastal

District Director Tel: 039 - 2536620

Address: Old Military Camp P.O. Box 5899, Port St Johns 5120


Sarah Baartman

District Director Tel: 049- 8072202

Address: P/B X 726 Graaff-Reinet 6280


APPLICATIONS: Hand in your application at the district office, stating the relevant reference number to the School as indicated below; Applications must be submitted on a new Z83 Form, obtainable from any Public Service department or on the internet at http://www.info.gov.za/documents/forms/employ.pdf which must be signed (an unsigned Z83 form will disqualify an application) and should be accompanied by a recently updated, comprehensive CV including at least two contactable referees, as well as certified copies of all qualification(s) and ID-document and Driver’s license [where applicable]. Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit Holders must attach a copy of his/her Permanent Residence Permit to his/her application. Should you be in possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record check, citizenship verification, financial/asset record check, qualification/study verification and previous employment verification). Successful candidates will also be subjected to security clearance processes. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant elements of the job. All shortlisted candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment screening. New applicants who are appointment for the first time in Public Service will be appointed on a probation period of twelve (12) months. All appointed candidates will be required to sign a contract working shifts as per the approved norms and standards of the department.


PLEASE NOTE: Applications from all racial groups are welcome. However, in making appointments to the posts the department will give preference to some employment equity target groups based on the Employment Equity Plan of the Department.


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