Security Officer

Department of Health; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 229 000; Full time

Job summary

A public health organization is seeking an Access Control Officer in Johannesburg. The role entails performing access control and ensuring safety by conducting premises patrols and searches. Candidates must possess a Grade 12 certificate, with no experience required, though a security certificate is advantageous. The position demands good communication and interpersonal skills. Applications must be submitted online, and women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• No experience needed, but security certificate will be an advantage.
• Knowledge of access control procedures and emergency procedures.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Perform access control and confirm visitor appointments.
• Conduct searches to detect unauthorized equipment.
• Patrol premises and report security breaches.
• Manage the control room and ensure security equipment is functional.

Skills

Good communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Client relationship management skills

Problem-solving

Education

Grade 12 Certificate

Job description

• Package : R 228 321.00 per annum (plus benefits)

Requirements

• Grade 12. No experience needed. The following will be added advantages: Security certificate (A minimum of 1 year of study) Grade B PSIRA Certificate. 3 years security experience. Knowledge: of the Access Control procedures, knowledge of the measures for the control and movement of equipment and stores. Knowledge of prescribed security procedures e.g. (Access Control Act, Criminal Procedure Act, Protection of Information Act, MISS) and the authority of security officers under these documents. Knowledge of emergency procedures. Skills: Good communication skills, statements and report writing, interpersonal skills, client relationship management skills, problem solving, ability to keep sensitive matters confidential, professionalism, No criminal record.

Duties

• Perform access control which include the following; determine whether visitors have appointments for the services that the visitor require, confirm the appointment and refer the visitor to the relevant service delivery point, complete all security registers, escort the visitors to the relevant employee/venue where required, conduct searching to detect unauthorized and dangerous equipment, ensure that unauthorised and dangerous objects do not enter the building, perform proper lockup for all offices and access points, identify suspicious conduct, perform crowd control, report all identified security breaches and non-compliance to the Supervisor. Ensure safety in the building by doing the following: do premises patrol to identify and check that doors are locked as required, that water leaks are reported, identify fire hazards, check that lights switch on and off, identify suspicious objects and packages, provide support in case of emergency, assist medical personnel with restraining of psychiatric and violet patients, wear uniform at all times while on duty. Ensure that equipment, documents and stores do not enter leave the building unauthorized. Perform control room duties by ensuring that all security equipment is in good working condition, attend all phone calls coming into the control room, update all registers in the control room, inform the supervisor of all incidents, ensure that the control room is never left unattended.

Notes

• Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. No hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted. For assistance with online applications please email your query to [e-mail]. NB: Where Driver’s Licence is mandatory, exception will be granted for people with disabilities. Application should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 application form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents plus a recently updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV). Applications without proof of a new Z83 application form and detailed CV will be disqualified. (Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview). It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). All foreign qualification must be accompanied by evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification). Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. The recommended candidate may be subjected to Medical Surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993. It is Department’s intention to promote representivity (race, gender, and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. The Department reserves the right not to appoint/fill this post. WOMEN AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital

Closing Date : 24-12-2025

Criteria Questions

Do you have a Grade 12 Certificate?

Please Notes

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If youdo not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.