Security Officer

Requirements

An applicant should be in possession of a grade 10 or equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA. Basic Security Officer’s course, at least Grade C with a valid PSIRA certificate. A minimum of one (1) year experience in security industry and a valid driver’s license will serve as an added advantage. Knowledge and skills: Knowledge of Access to Public Premises and Vehicle Act and other security related legislations, access control procedures, control 70 and movement of equipment and stores, prescribed security procedures (e.g. MIS, NISA, Protection of Information Act, etc.) and the authority of security officers under these documents. Knowledge on the relevant emergency procedures and Batho Pele Principles. Skilled in interpersonal, client service, listening skills, problem solving, decision making, communication, computer and facilitating.

Key Responsibilities

Perform access control functions, determine whether visitors have appointments/or the service that visitor requires, contact the relevant employees to confirm the appointment or refer the visitor to the relevant service delivery point, ensure that the admission control register is completed and issue admission control documents/ cards as required, utilise walk-through metal detector for the effectiveness of access control, ensure that unauthorised persons and dangerous object do not enter the building/premises, report all the identified security breaches and non-compliance to the supervisor, ensure that equipment, document and store do not leave or enter the building or premises unauthorised, ensure that the registers control the movement of equipment, stores and documents are completed, ensure that no equipment, stores as 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 the prescripts, operate control room security equipment’s, monitor all movements, events, and activities within the department's premises using CCTV equipment’s, ensure that security system is in good working condition, report all incidents monitored, report to the supervisor, monitor all access points for effective access control, report all identified non-compliance to security policy and procedures to improve office security, ensure safety in the building and premises, undertake building/ and the primes patrols to identify and check, apply emergency procedures (in situations like bomb scares, riots etc.) and alert emergency services and department management, monitor and respond to alarm system. Ensure all incidents are recorded in the occurrence books/registers, ensure that recorded information is correct, update the information on the occurrence book/register as and when required, liaise with supervisor to verify information recorded and perform any other duties assigned to you by the supervisor/ Court Manager.

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Notes

The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the Employment Equity goals. GRADUATE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME FOR 01 APRIL 2027 TO 31 MARCH 2029 (24 MONTHS) The Office of the Chief Justice would like to invite qualifying graduates to apply to participate in an internship programme in the 2025/2027 financial year. Applicants must be unemployed graduates, should not have participated in an internship programme previously, must be a South African citizen. The Office of the Chief Justice is an equal opportunity employer. In the filling of these posts, the Employment Equity Plan of the Department will be taken into consideration and preference will be given to persons with disabilities. CLOSING DATE : 28 September 2026