About SAPS

SAPS: Security Guard(Western-Cape): The SAPS offers careers in various fields. If you join the SAPS you can either become a police official or a civilian employee.The other Police officials and civilian personnel carry out support functions.

Job Details

POST: Security Guard(Western-Cape)
LOCATION: Corporate Support Services, Bellville, Western Cape
LEVEL OF REMUNERATION: R155 148 per annum
REFERENCES: DPCI/WC/87/2024 (2 posts)

Generic Requirements

• Applicant must display competency in the post-specific functions of the post;
• Be in possession of a Senior Certificate (Grade 12) Excluding Salary level 2 (PSA);
• Be proficient in at least two (2) official languages, of which one (1) must be English.
• Must be a South African citizen.
• Must have no previous criminal/departmental convictions or criminal or departmental cases pending;
• Applicants will be subjected to a vetting process which will include security screening;
• Relevant courses in the field of the post may be an advantage.

Additional requirement: SAPS: Security Guard(Western-Cape)

• Be in possession of a Senior Certificate (Grade 12) or National Certificate (Vocational) recorded on the National Learner Record Database on NQF level 4. Registration with the
• Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA).
• Be in possession of at least a Grade C security certificate.
• Not declared unfit to possess a fire-arm. Diploma/Degree in the field of security may be an advantage.
• Relevant courses in the field of the post as well as valid driver’s license for at least a light motor vehicle will serve as an advantage;
• Be willing to work shifts and extended hours.

Core Functions

• Execute Access Control in terms of the Control of Access to Public Premises and Vehicles Act (Act No 53/1985);
• Positive identification of officers, employees, visitors and maintenance personnel before they are allowed to enter the premises;
• Issue admission control cards to visitors and receive them back;
• Keep the necessary visitors register;
• Check suppliers, articles and objects where necessary before they are allowed to be brought into the premises to ensure that the safety of the premises will not be threatened;
• Control the admission of vehicles and equipment in the field;
• Supervise cleaners and maintenance personnel – only from a security point of view;
• Check all security equipment and facilities and take action, when necessary;
• Bring any deficiencies or problems with regard to security matters to the attention of senior security personnel;
• Render assistance to security offices in the performance of duties;
• Be willing to work shift and irregular hours

General: SAPS: Security Guard(Western-Cape)

• Only the official application form will be accepted. The Z83 previously utilized will no longer be accepted. All instructions on the application form must be adhered to. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of the application. The SAPS application forms can also be obtained from any SAPS Recruitment Office within the South African Police Service.
• The post particulars and reference number of the post must be correctly specified on the application form
• A comprehensive Curriculum Vitae as well as uncertified copies of an applicant’s ID, Senior Certificate and all educational qualifications obtained, service certificates of previous employers stating the occupation, proof of relevant experience in the field of the post and motor vehicle driver’s license must be submitted together with the application form.
• Original documentations of short-listed candidates must be produced during the selection process as requested. Qualifications and driver’s licences submitted will be subjected to verification checking with the relevant institutions. Late applications will not be accepted or considered.
• If a candidate is short-listed, it can be expected of him/her to undergo a personal interview as well as a practical assessment. Reference checking will be conducted on all short-listed candidates.

Application forms must be forwarded to the following address:

Hand delivered or couriered to:
4th Floor AJ West Street, Old SARS Building, Bellville

Email applications to:
SibelekwanaS@saps.gov.za

Enquiries can be directed to:
Captain Xhego and HRCS Matlou
Cell phone number: (071) 481 3252 / (082) 411 2104