POST: SECURITY OFFICER (X26 POSTS)

REF NO: 060526/08 (Nandoni Dam) | 060526/09 (Mokolo Pump Station) SALARY: R193 359 per annum (Level 04) LOCATION: Limpopo (Nandoni Dam & Mokolo Pump Station) TYPE: Permanent Government Position The Department of Water and Sanitation is hiring 26 Security Officers in Limpopo to help protect critical national infrastructure! This is your chance to secure a stable, permanent government job with formal PSIRA requirements. You will be responsible for safeguarding National Key Points (NKPs), monitoring access control, responding to incidents, and ensuring safety compliance at key water infrastructure sites. If you have your PSIRA Grade A, firearm competency, and want to build real experience in a high-security government environment – this is for you. 🎯 REQUIREMENTS Education NQF Level 4 (Matric / Grade 12 or equivalent) Certification PSIRA Grade A registration (mandatory) Training National Key Point Training Certificate Competency Firearm Competency Certificate Knowledge National Key Point Act, security operations, risk assessment Skills Conflict handling, incident response, good communication (written & verbal) Added Advantage Knowledge of financial management, project management, or policy development ✅ Persons with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply. ✅ Shortlisted candidates must be willing to undergo vetting and a competency assessment. 🛠️ KEY DUTIES As a Security Officer, you will: 🚪 Control movement of people, vehicles, and goods in and out of the premises 🆔 Allow or deny access to authorised personnel only 🚨 Respond to security incidents and take appropriate action 👀 Monitor premises and security perimeters (surveillance) 📦 Prevent unauthorised removal of equipment or documents 📝 Record all incidents in occurrence books and registers 📍 LOCATIONS & REFERENCE NUMBERS Location Reference Number Number of Posts Nandoni Dam (Limpopo) 060526/08 16 Posts Mokolo Pump Station (Limpopo) 060526/09 10 Posts ⚠️ Use the correct reference number for your preferred location when applying! 💼 JOB BENEFITS ✅ Permanent government position – job security ✅ Annual salary with stable income (R193 359 p.a.) ✅ Hands-on experience in national infrastructure security ✅ Exposure to public sector operations ✅ Opportunity to gain skills in: Access control & enforcement Surveillance & monitoring systems Incident response & reporting Risk assessment & threat management 📩 HOW TO APPLY Step 1: Prepare your documents Updated CV Certified copy of ID PSIRA Grade A certificate Firearm Competency Certificate National Key Point Training Certificate NQF Level 4 / Matric certificate Step 2: Complete the online application 🔗 https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/ Step 3: Use the correct reference number for your chosen location: 060526/08 – Nandoni Dam 060526/09 – Mokolo Pump Station Step 4: Submit before the closing date – 06 May 2026 at 16:30 ⚠️ IMPORTANT NOTES 📅 Closing Date: 06 May 2026 (16:30) – late applications will NOT be accepted. 📄 Applications must be submitted on the new Z83 form (online). 📧 Correspondence is limited to shortlisted candidates only. ⏳ If you do not hear from the Department within six weeks of the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful. ♿ Persons with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply. 🔍 Shortlisted candidates will undergo vetting, verification, and a competency assessment. ❓ ENQUIRIES For enquiries, please contact the Department of Water and Sanitation directly via their official website or the online recruitment portal. 🌐 https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/