Hospital Security Officer - Access & Control Room

Department of Health; Heidelberg; On-site; ZAR 214,000 - 261,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Health in South Africa seeks a Grade 10 security officer with PSIRA registration to perform access control and safeguard hospital facilities. The role includes monitoring security registers, escorting visitors, and maintaining safety protocols throughout the building.

You will conduct premises patrols, detect hazards, and support emergencies while ensuring strict confidentiality and professional conduct.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with PSIRA.
• Knowledge of access control procedures and security measures for equipment and stores.
• Familiarity with Emergency procedures and prescribed security procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform access control: verify appointments, escort visitors, log security registers, and refer to services.
• Ensure building safety: patrols, lockup checks, identify hazards, assist emergencies and restraining patients when needed.
• Manage control room duties: monitor equipment, respond to incidents, keep registers updated and report to Supervisor.

Skills

Communication skills

Report writing

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Confidentiality

Education

Grade 10 / NQF level 3

Basic Security Officers Course (Grade B)

Job description

Department of Health in South Africa seeks a Grade 10 security officer with PSIRA registration to perform access control and safeguard hospital facilities. The role includes monitoring security registers, escorting visitors, and maintaining safety protocols throughout the building.

You will conduct premises patrols, detect hazards, and support emergencies while ensuring strict confidentiality and professional conduct.