About South African Police Service (SAPS)

The South African Police Service (SAPS) is the national law enforcement agency of South Africa, established in 1994 through the amalgamation of several pre-democratic policing agencies. As of January 2026, it operates under the authority of the Ministry of Police and is headquartered in the Wachthuis Building, Pretoria.

Job Details

The Security Officer posts are located at DPCI Head Office and Provincial Offices across South Africa under the Component: Executive Support Services – Risk and Integrity Management. Successful candidates will be responsible for safeguarding SAPS premises, personnel, visitors, and assets in line with applicable legislation.

Minimum Requirements

• Be a South African citizen
• Be proficient in at least two official languages, one of which must be English
• Have no criminal record or pending cases
• Successfully complete vetting, security screening, and fingerprint verification
• Have completed Grade 10 (Standard 8) / NQF Level 3
• Be registered with PSIRA
• Possess a Grade C Security Certificate or higher
• Not be declared unfit to possess a firearm
• Be willing to undergo and maintain firearm competency training
• Be willing to work shifts and extended hours

Added advantages:

• Degree or Diploma in Security Services
• Relevant security-related courses
• Valid driver’s licence (light motor vehicle)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Access control in line with the Control of Access to Public Premises and Vehicles Act (Act 53 of 1985)
• Positive identification of employees, visitors, and contractors
• Registering and electronically searching all persons entering premises
• Issuing and controlling visitor access cards
• Vehicle and equipment access control
• Guarding vehicles and equipment
• Conducting patrols of buildings and fenced areas
• Monitoring security equipment and reporting defects
• Supervising cleaners and maintenance staff (security aspects only)
• Reporting security risks and incidents to senior personnel

Submission Addresses

Head Office (Pretoria):

• Hand delivery: Main Security Gate, 1 Cresswell Road, Promat Building, Silverton
• Email: [email protected]

Provincial Offices:

• Eastern Cape (East London): [email protected] | [email protected]
• Free State (Bloemfontein): [email protected] | [email protected]
• Gauteng (Germiston): [email protected]
• KwaZulu-Natal (Durban): [email protected]
• Limpopo (Polokwane): [email protected]
• Mpumalanga (Nelspruit): [email protected]
• Northern Cape (Kimberley): [email protected]
• North West (Klerksdorp): [email protected]
• Western Cape (Bellville): [email protected]

📄 Full circular:
https://www.dpsa.gov.za/dpsa2g/documents/vacancies/2026/02/o.pdf