Security Officers x7 posts at Dept of Agriculture for candiates with PSIRA Grade C
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (DOA)
CLOSING DATE : 28 November 2025 at 16:00
POST 42/05 : SECURITY OFFICER REF NO: 3/3/1/03/2025 (X2 POSTS)
Directorate: Vetting, Screening and Special Investigations
SALARY : R163 980 per annum (Level 03)
CENTRE : Gauteng (Pretoria)
REQUIREMENTS : Applicants must be in possession of Basic Education and Training (NQF level
3) or higher. Registered as Security Officer with Private Security Industry
Regulatory Authority (PSIRA) Grade C certificate. Job related knowledge:
Knowledge of access control procedures. Knowledge of measures for the
control and movement of equipment and stores. Knowledge of prescribed
security procedures (e.g. (Minimum Information Security Standard (MISS),
Criminal Procedure Act, Minimum Physical Security Standard (MPSS),
Protection of Information Act, etc) and the authority of security officers under
these documents. Knowledge on the relevant emergency procedures.
Willingness to work 12 hours shifts, travel and work irregular hours (afterhours,
weekends and public holidays).
DUTIES : Perform access control functions. Determine whether visitors have
appointments/or the service that the visitor requires. Contact the relevant
employee to confirm the appointment or refer the visitor to the relevant service
delivery point. Complete or ensure that the admission control register is
completed and issue admission control documents / cards as required. Escort
visitors to relevant employees / venue where required. Operate X-ray machines
where applicable. Lock and unlock entrances. Identify suspicious conduct.
Ensure that unauthorised persons and dangerous objects do not enter the
building / premises. Follow-up on incidents. Ensure safety in the building and
the premises. Undertake building / premises patrols to identify and check the
doors are locked or unlocked as required, water leaks and that taps are closed,
fire hazards, exposed electrical contacts and other fire hazards emanating from
instance chemicals, lights are switched on and off as required, and suspicious
objects and packages. Apply emergency procedures (in situations like bomb
scares, riots etc) and alter emergency services and departmental
management. Ensure that equipment, documents and stores do not leave or
enter the building or premises unauthorised. Complete or ensure that the
register to control the movement of equipment, stores and documents are
completed. Ensure that no equipment, stores and assets of the department
leave the building/premises unauthorised. Inspect vehicles entering and
leaving the premises. Gather information and report on missing and stolen
equipment and stores. Handle documents at points of entry according to
classification and prescripts. Ensure all incidents are recorded in the
occurrence books / registers.
ENQUIRIES : Mr TK Maila Tel No: (012) 312 8627 & Cell: 060 461 4811
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 20 Steve
Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email
NOTE : African, Indian Males and Coloured, Indian, White Females and Persons with
disability are encouraged to apply.
POST 42/06 : SECURITY OFFICER REF NO: 3/3/1/04/2025 (X4 POSTS)
Directorate: Vetting, Screening and Special Investigations: Grootfontein
Agricultural Development Institute (GADI)
SALARY : R163 980 per annum (Level 03)
CENTRE : Eastern Cape (Middleburg)
REQUIREMENTS : Applicants must be in possession of Basic Education and Training (NQF level
3) or higher. Registered as Security Officer with Private Security Industry
Regulatory Authority (PSIRA) Grade C certificate. Job related knowledge:
Knowledge of access control procedures. Knowledge of measures for the
control and movement of equipment and stores. Knowledge of prescribed
security procedures (e.g. (Minimum Information Security Standard (MISS),
Criminal Procedure Act, Minimum Physical Security Standard (MPSS),
Protection of Information Act, etc) and the authority of security officers under
these documents. Knowledge on the relevant emergency procedures.
Willingness to work 12 hours shifts, travel and work irregular hours (afterhours,
weekends and public holidays).
DUTIES : Perform access control functions. Determine whether visitors have
appointments/or the service that the visitor requires. Contact the relevant
employee to confirm the appointment or refer the visitor to the relevant service
delivery point. Complete or ensure that the admission control register is
completed and issue admission control documents / cards as required. Escort
visitors to relevant employees / venue where required. Operate X-ray machines
where applicable. Lock and unlock entrances. Identify suspicious conduct.
Ensure that unauthorised persons and dangerous objects do not enter the
building / premises. Follow-up on incidents. Ensure safety in the building and
the premises. Undertake building / premises patrols to identify and check the
doors are locked or unlocked as required, water leaks and that taps are closed,
fire hazards, exposed electrical contacts and other fire hazards emanating from
instance chemicals, lights are switched on and off as required, and suspicious
objects and packages. Apply emergency procedures (in situations like bomb
scares, riots etc) and alter emergency services and departmental
management. Ensure that equipment, documents and stores do not leave or
enter the building or premises unauthorised. Complete or ensure that the
register to control the movement of equipment, stores and documents are
completed. Ensure that no equipment, stores and assets of the department
leave the building/premises unauthorised. Inspect vehicles entering and
leaving the premises. Gather information and report on missing and stolen
equipment and stores. Handle documents at points of entry according to
classification and prescripts. Ensure all incidents are recorded in the
occurrence books / registers.
ENQUIRIES : Mr TK Maila Tel No: (012) 312 8627 & Cell: 060 461 4811
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 20 Steve
Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email
NOTE : African, Indian Males and Coloured, Indian, White Females and Persons with
disability are encouraged to apply
POST 42/04 : SENIOR SECURITY OFFICER REF NO: 3/3/1/05/2025
Directorate: Vetting, Screening and Special Investigations: Grootfontein
Agricultural Development Institute (GADI)
SALARY : R228 321 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE : Eastern Cape (Middleburg)
REQUIREMENTS : Applicants must be in possession of grade 12 certificate. Registered as
Security Officer with Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA)
Grade B certificate. Must have a minimum of three (3) years security
experience Job related knowledge: Knowledge of access control procedures.
Knowledge of measures for the control and movement of equipment and
stores. Knowledge of prescribed security procedures (e.g. Minimum
Information Security Standard (MISS), Criminal Procedure Act, Minimum
Physical Security Standard (MPSS), Protection of Information Act, etc) and the
authority of security officers under these documents. Knowledge on the
relevant emergency procedures. Willingness to work 12 hours shifts, travel and
work irregular hours (afterhours, weekends and public holidays).
DUTIES : Supervise the security functions performed by the security officers/service
providers, ensuring adherence to department security policies. Allocate duties
to security officers/service providers, monitor outcomes and institute the
necessary corrective measure to address deviations from norms and
standards. Monitor access control to prevent unauthorised entry in building and
other premises. Authorisation of the equipment, documents and stores into or
out of the building or premises. Inspect and report all none functioning of
security measures (e.g. X-machines, Walk-through metal detectors, security
lights and etc.) Check incidents / occurrence books / registers. Monitor and
provide support in cases of emergencies. Ensure that unauthorised persons
and dangerous objects do not enter the buildings / premises. Perform proper
lockups for all officers and access points. Identify suspicious conduct. Follow
up on incidents. Report all the identified security breaches and non-compliance
to the supervisor. Administrative and related functions. Determining rosters,
shift schedules and overtime. Monitor performance of employees and
determine training needs. Control leave and related personnel matters in line
with HR procedures and prescripts. Provide security related services.
Administer key control system. Identify risks and threat to the security of the
department. Provide information regarding incidents to investigating officers.
Monitor and respond to alarm system. Report faulty equipment/systems.
Ensure systems are functioning optimally through scheduled services. Conduct
preliminary incidents investigations and submit reports. Administer all control
room operations to safeguard the department’s assets. Supervise all control
room activities. Report all incidents and any identified non-compliance relating
to security prescripts. Review of footages upon request through proper
procedures. Update all registers for the incidents observed.
ENQUIRIES : Mr TK Maila Tel No: (012) 312 8627 & Cell: 060 461 4811
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 20 Steve
Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email
NOTE : Coloured, Indian Males and Africa, Coloured, Indian Females and Persons with
disability are encouraged to apply.
NOTE : To apply, submit a completed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae (PDF document to a maximum of 10 megabytes) via e-mail or hand delivery. The Department will not be held responsible for server delays. Late applications due to technical issues will not be considered. Shortlisted candidates must provide certified copies of required documents (Identity Document, qualifications, etc) where necessary and service certificates to support senior management experience to Human Resources before the interviews, including South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) evaluation reports for foreign qualifications. Failure to comply will result in disqualification. To be appointed at Senior Management Service (SMS) level, you must complete the SMS Preentry programme offered by the National School of Government (NSG). Find course details here: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entryprogramme/ appointment is subject to successful competition of the Nyukela Programme: Pre-entry Certificate to SMS and submission of proof. Shortlisted applicants for the advertised vacancies will undergo two pre-entry assessments: a practical assessment and an integrity assessment, both of which form part of the selection criteria after the interview, the selection committee will recommend candidates for a generic management competency assessment, as per the Department of public Service and Administration (DPSA) directives. The assessment will evaluate candidates’ managerial competencies using standardised tools. NB: Please note that false or fraudulent qualifications submitted by applicants will be reported to the South African Police Services (SAPS), and a criminal case shall be opened. Applications: Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered. Do not submit duplicate applications. If applying for multiple posts, submit separate applications for each post. Due to high volumes, the Department will not acknowledge receipt of applications. If you have not heard from us within 3 months, please consider your application to be unsuccessful. Should, during any stage of the recruitment process, a moratorium be placed on the filling of posts or the Department is affected by any process such as, but not limited to, restructuring or reorganisation of posts, the Department reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process and readvertise the post at any time in the future. Important: DOA is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting representivity and affirmative action. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates. The Department reserves the right not to fill vacancies. By applying you consent to the collection and processing of your personal information for recruitment purposes. Shortlisted candidates will be required to be available for assessments and interviews at a date and time as determined by the Department. Shortlisted candidates will undergo personnel suitability checks, security vetting and reference checks (including social media profiles). Applications must declare any pending criminal, disciplinary or any other allegations or investigations. Successful candidates must pass security clearance, sign an employment contract, sign an annual performance agreement and disclose financial interests. All applicants are required to declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest, to disclose memberships of Boards and directorships that they may be associated with. Failure to disclose relevant information may result in disqualification or termination
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