Job Advertisement: SAPS Security Officers (x75 Posts)
Employer: South African Police Service (SAPS)
Division: Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI)
Total Positions: 75 (Nationwide)
Salary Level: Level 3 (R163,680 per annum)
Closing Date: 6 February 2026 at 16:00
Location Distribution
The posts are distributed across various provinces and the national head office:
Head Office: 50 posts
Gauteng: Germiston (3 posts)
Eastern Cape: Komani (3 posts)
Free State: Bloemfontein (2), Bethlehem (1)
KwaZulu-Natal: Port Shepstone (2), Newcastle (2)
Limpopo: Phalaborwa (3)
Mpumalanga: Nelspruit (3)
Northern Cape: Kimberley (3)
Western Cape: Bellville (3)
Key Responsibilities
Access Control: Controlling entry of people and vehicles into police premises; conducting searches and identity verification.
Patrol & Guarding: Conducting patrols of buildings and secured areas; guarding state property and equipment.
Monitoring: Observing security equipment and reporting faults; registering visitors and monitoring access cards.
Minimum Requirements
Citizenship: Must be a South African citizen.
Education: Grade 10 (Standard 8) or equivalent NQF Level 3 qualification.
Registration: Registered with the Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA).
Certification: Hold at least a Grade C Security Certificate or higher.
Legal: No previous criminal convictions or pending cases; not declared unfit to possess a firearm.
Skills: Proficient in at least two official languages (English must be one).
Physical/Flexibility: Willing to undergo firearm competency training and work shifts/extended hours.
Application Process
Required Form: Use the New Z83 Form (2021 version).
Documentation: Attach a comprehensive CV.
Submission Methods: dpcivacancies@saps.gov.za
Reference Number: Ensure the correct reference number for the specific post/province is clearly indicated.
Screening and Vetting
Shortlisted candidates will undergo:
Fingerprint screening and security vetting.
Verification of qualifications and driver’s licenses.
Reference and address verification.
Potential buccal DNA sampling (in line with the Criminal Law Amendment Act).
Important Notes
Affirmative Action: SAPS is an equal opportunity employer; representivity will be considered during selection.
Eligibility Exclusion: Candidates who previously exited the public service via severance packages, early retirement, or medical boarding are not eligible.
Feedback: If you do not hear from SAPS within three months of the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.
Note: This is a time-sensitive opportunity. Candidates in Gauteng (Germiston) and other regions should apply immediately to meet the February 6th deadline.
