Security Officer Vacancies at SAPS DPCI (75 Posts)

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Security Officer – SAPS DPCI

Salary: R163 680 per annum (Level 03)

Centre: DPCI Head Office and Provincial Level

About the Role

The South African Police Service (SAPS) – Directorate of Police Crime Investigation (DPCI) is inviting applications for qualified Security Officers. The role involves safeguarding government premises, assets and personnel across multiple locations in South Africa.

Locations & Reference Numbers

  • Head Office (DPCI/HO/91/2025) – 50 posts
  • Eastern Cape – Komani (DPCI/EC/117/2025) – 3 posts
  • Free State – Bloemfontein (DPCI/FS/118/2025) – 2 posts
  • Free State – Bethlehem (DPCI/FS/119/2025) – 1 post
  • Gauteng – Germiston (DPCI/GP/120/2025) – 3 posts
  • KwaZulu‑Natal – Port Shepstone (DPCI/KZN/121/2025) – 2 posts
  • KwaZulu‑Natal – Newcastle (DPCI/KZN/122/2025) – 2 posts
  • Limpopo – Phalaborwa (DPCI/LIM/123/2025) – 3 posts
  • Mpumalanga – Nelspruit (DPCI/MP/124/2025) – 3 posts
  • Northern Cape – Kimberley (DPCI/NC/125/2025) – 3 posts
  • Western Cape – Bellville (DPCI/WC/126/2025) – 3 posts

Requirements

  • Demonstrated competency in the specific duties of the role.
  • Proficiency in at least two official languages, including English.
  • South African citizenship.
  • No criminal convictions or pending cases.
  • Subject to vetting, security screening and fingerprint verification.
  • Completed Grade 10 (Standard 8) / Basic Education (NQF level 3).
  • Valid registration certificate with PSIRA (Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority).
  • Possession of at least a Grade C security certificate or higher.
  • Not declared unfit to possess a firearm.
  • Willingness to undergo and maintain firearm competency training.
  • Willingness to work shifts and extended hours.
  • Degree/Diploma in security services, relevant courses and a valid driver’s licence are advantageous.

Duties

  • Execute access control in accordance with the Control of Access to Public Premises and Vehicles Act.
  • Identify and register employees, visitors and maintenance personnel.
  • Issue admission control cards and maintain visitor registers.
  • Authorize entry after confirming legislative compliance and host verification.
  • Check suppliers, articles and objects entering the premises.
  • Control admission of vehicles and equipment in the field.
  • Guard vehicles and equipment; supervise cleaners/maintenance from a security viewpoint.
  • Check security equipment and facilities; patrol buildings and fenced areas.
  • Provide assistance to other security officers and report deficiencies.

Enquiries

Brigadier Mogoma Monyela, Colonel A Wessels, Lt Col BK Mhlahlo – Tel: (012) 846 4067 / 4110

Applications

Hand delivery: Main Security gate, 1 Cresswell Road, Promat Building, Silverton.

Email: dpci@saps.gov.za

Equal Opportunity

The South African Police Service is an equal‑opportunity, affirmative action employer. We aim to promote representivity in the public service through the filling of these posts.

Closing date: 06 February 2026 at 16:00. Applications will be accepted until the posts are filled.