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SAPS Security Officer Vacancies (X75 Posts) – Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI)

Apply for SAPS Security Officer vacancies (X75 posts) at DPCI offices nationwide. Salary R163 680 p.a. Grade 10 required. Closing 6 Feb 2026. Apply now.

The South African Police Service (SAPS) invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for SAPS Security Officer (Level 03) posts within the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI / Hawks) at Head Office and Provincial Offices. The appointment process supports SAPS’ commitment to employment equity and representivity.

Centres / Locations

Head Office – Gauteng

  • Risk and Integrity Management (Head Office)
    Ref No: DPCI/HO/91/2025 – 50 Posts

Provincial Posts

Eastern Cape

  • Komani – Ref No: DPCI/EC/117/2025 (X3)

Free State

  • Bloemfontein – Ref No: DPCI/FS/118/2025 (X2)
  • Bethlehem – Ref No: DPCI/FS/119/2025 (X1)

Gauteng

  • Germiston – Ref No: DPCI/GP/120/2025 (X3)

KwaZulu-Natal

  • Port Shepstone – Ref No: DPCI/KZN/121/2025 (X2)
  • Newcastle – Ref No: DPCI/KZN/122/2025 (X2)

Limpopo

  • Phalaborwa – Ref No: DPCI/LIM/123/2025 (X3)

Mpumalanga

  • Nelspruit – Ref No: DPCI/MP/124/2025 (X3)

Northern Cape

  • Kimberley – Ref No: DPCI/NC/125/2025 (X3)

Western Cape

  • Bellville – Ref No: DPCI/WC/126/2025 (X3)

Job Purpose (SAPS Security Officer)

To provide effective access control, guarding and protection services at SAPS and DPCI premises in order to safeguard employees, visitors, assets and information in line with legislative and departmental security requirements.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Successful candidates will be responsible for:

  • Executing access control in terms of the Control of Access to Public Premises and Vehicles Act (Act 53 of 1985)
  • Conducting positive identification of employees, visitors and contractors
  • Registering all visitors, employees and maintenance personnel
  • Issuing and collecting visitor admission control cards
  • Performing electronic and physical searches where required
  • Authorising entry only after confirmation with host officials
  • Ensuring visitors are properly escorted at all times
  • Inspecting suppliers, goods, articles and objects entering premises
  • Controlling admission of vehicles and equipment
  • Guarding vehicles, equipment and buildings
  • Patrolling buildings and fenced-off areas
  • Monitoring and reporting defects in security equipment and facilities
  • Supervising cleaners and maintenance staff from a security perspective only
  • Rendering assistance to senior security personnel
  • Reporting security risks, incidents and deficiencies promptly

Requirements

Applicants for SAPS Security Officer, must meet the following minimum requirements:

  • Grade 10 (Standard 8) or Basic Education and Training (NQF Level 3)
  • Proficiency in at least two official languages, one of which must be English
  • South African citizen
  • No criminal record or pending cases
  • Successfully registered with PSIRA
  • Possession of 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
  • Applicants will undergo security vetting, fingerprint verification and screening

Advantageous:

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

Selection Process

Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to:

  • Vetting and security screening
  • Fingerprint verification
  • Reference and background checks
  • Integrity (ethical conduct) assessment
  • Practical assessment where applicable

Employment Equity

SAPS is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Preference will be given to candidates whose appointment promotes representivity in line with the SAPS Employment Equity Plan.

How to Apply for SAPS Security Officer

Applications must include:

Important Notes:

  • Quote the correct reference number on the application
  • Submit one application per post
  • Applications sent to the wrong address will be disqualified
  • Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit original supporting documents during interviews

Application Submission

Applications may be hand delivered, couriered or emailed (use one method only):

Head Office

Provincial Offices

Applications must be submitted to the relevant provincial DPCI office as listed in the advert (Eastern Cape, Free State, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, Northern Cape, North West, Western Cape).

Enquiries

Enquiries may be directed to the relevant DPCI Head Office or Provincial contact persons as provided in the advert.

Disclaimer

If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful. SAPS reserves the right not to fill the advertised posts.

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