Government Security Officers 2026

Nature of Appointment: Permanent
Salary: R163 680 per annum (plus benefits)

Security Officer

Labour

Not specified

Minimum Requirements

Educational Qualification: General Education and Training Certificate (GETC) / Grade 9 (Standard 7).
Professional Registration: Must be registered with the Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA) as a Security Officer – Grade C or higher in accordance with the Security Industry Regulatory Authority Act.
Experience: Relevant experience as a Security Officer in a psychiatric environment.
Inherent Job Requirements:
Willingness to work shifts, weekends, public holidays, and rotate between units as required.
Willingness to perform delegated duties across different areas.
Competencies (Knowledge/Skills):
Genuine interest in working within psychiatric and forensic units.
Strong sense of responsibility, independence, and emotional control under pressure.
Knowledge of managing aggression and violence.
Good communication, conflict-handling, and group interaction skills.
Strong writing skills for reporting and incident documentation.
Self-motivated, disciplined, and capable of working efficiently under challenging conditions.

Control access and egress to labour premises; escort patients on and off the property as required.
Assist staff in handling aggressive, violent, or uncontrolled patients in psychiatric units.
Deliver professional security support to ensure the prevention of injuries, abscondments, litigation, and adverse incidents.
Provide effective and reliable security assistance to the Operational Manager and other staff.
Monitor and control surveillance camera systems to identify and prevent unlawful entries, suspicious objects, or adverse events.
Record and report all security incidents, patient movements, and related activities accurately and promptly.
Promote a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, and personnel in line with institutional policies.

Number of Posts: 103
Closing Date: 28 September 2026
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.
Shortlisted candidates will undergo a written, practical, and oral assessment.
A pool of applications may be considered for similar vacancies within the Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services for three months after the advert date.

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