x4 Security Officer Jobs at the Department of Agriculture | Government Jobs
| Job Title: | x4 Security Officer Jobs at the Department of Agriculture | Government Jobs |
| Company: | Department of Agriculture |
| Job Reference: | 3/3/1/04/2025 |
| Category: | Government Jobs |
| Location: | East London, ZA |
| Employment Type: | Full Time |
| Date Posted: | 2025-11-15 |
| Closing Date: | 2025-12-15 |
| Salary: | ZAR 0 - 168000 per year |
x4 Security Officer Jobs at the Department of Agriculture | Government Jobs - Job Description
Introduction
The Department of Agriculture invites qualifying candidates to apply for x4 Security Officer Jobs.
About the Company
x4 Security Officer Jobs at the Department of Agriculture SECURITY OFFICER REF NO: 3/3/1/04/2025 (X4 POSTS) Directorate: Vetting, Screening and Special Investigations: Grootfontein, Agricultural Development Institute (GADI) SALARY: R163 980 per annum (Level 03) CENTRE: Eastern Cape (Middleburg)
Responsibilities
Perform access control functions. Determine whether visitors have appointments/or the service that the visitor requires. Contact the relevant employee to confirm the appointment or refer the visitor to the relevant service delivery point. Complete or ensure that the admission control register is completed and issue admission control documents / cards as required. Escort visitors to relevant employees / venue where required. Operate X-ray machines where applicable. Lock and unlock entrances. Identify suspicious conduct. Ensure that unauthorised persons and dangerous objects do not enter the building / premises. Follow-up on incidents. Ensure safety in the building and the premises. Undertake building / premises patrols to identify and check the doors are locked or unlocked as required, water leaks and that taps are closed, fire hazards, exposed electrical contacts and other fire hazards emanating from instance chemicals, lights are switched on and off as required, and suspicious objects and packages. Apply emergency procedures (in situations like bomb scares, riots etc) and alter emergency services and departmental management. Ensure that equipment, documents and stores do not leave or enter the building or premises unauthorised. Complete or ensure that the register to control the movement of equipment, stores and documents are completed. Ensure that no equipment, stores and 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 prescripts. Ensure all incidents are recorded in the occurrence books / registers.
Required Qualifications
Applicants must be in possession of Basic Education and Training (NQF level 3) or higher. Registered as Security Officer with Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA) Grade C certificate.
Job Benefits & Perks
Knowledge of access control procedures. Knowledge of measures for the control and movement of equipment and stores. Knowledge of prescribed security procedures (e.g. (Minimum Information Security Standard (MISS), Criminal Procedure Act, Minimum Physical Security Standard (MPSS), Protection of Information Act, etc) and the authority of security officers under these documents. Knowledge on the relevant emergency procedures. Willingness to work 12 hours shifts, travel and work irregular hours (afterhours, weekends and public holidays).
How to Apply
APPLICATIONS: Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email SOrecruit042025@nda.agric.za
