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Requirements :

• Grade 10.
• Grade C– Security (grades) training at PSIRA registered / recognized training centre.
• Valid PSIRA – Grade C.
• No experience required.
• Knowledge of general government sector, organizational structure. government regulations, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of the access control procedures.
• Knowledge of measures for the control and movement of equipment and stores.
• Knowledge of prescribed security procedures (e.g., MIS, NISA, Protection of Information Act, etc.) and the authority of security officers under these documents. Knowledge of the relevant emergency procedure.
• Customer Management.
• Problem Solving. Skills: Communications skills. Computer literacy. Interpersonal skills. Analytical. Report writing. Leadership, Strategic, Planning. Organization. Attributes: Be able to work under pressure.
• Should be decisive. Enable Diversity awareness. Inspire innovation within the organization. Encourage teamwork. Should be cost conscious. Inspire to be Quality Oriented.

Duties :

• Perform access control: Determine whether visitors have appointments/or the service that the visitors require.
• Contact the relevant employee to confirm the appointment or refer the visitor to the relevant service delivery point.
• Complete or ensure that the admission control register is controlled.
• Issue control documents/ cards as required.
• Escort visitors to the relevant employee/venues where required.
• Operate X-Ray machine in the performance of access control to detect unauthorized and dangerous equipment (e.g. firearms and knives) where required.
• Utilize walk-through metal detector for the effectiveness of access control.
• Ensure safety in the building and the premises: Undertake building/premises patrol to identify and check: that doors and locked and unlocked as required; that water leaks and taps are closed; fire hazards, exposed electrical contacts and other fire hazards emanating from for instance chemicals; lights, switch on and off as required, and suspicious objects and packages.
• Apply emergency procedures (in situations like bomb scares, riots etc.) and alert emergency and services department management.

• Monitor and respond to alarm system.
• Ensure that equipment, documents, and stores do not leave or enter the building or premises unauthorized: Complete or ensure that registers to control the movement of equipment, stores and documents are completed. Ensure that no equipment, stores and assets of the department leave the building/ premises unauthorized.
• Inspect vehicles entering and leaving the premises gather information and report on missing or stolen equipment and stores.
• Handle documents at point of entry according to classification and the prescripts.

• Operate control room security equipment’s: Monitor all movements, events, and activities within the department’s premises using CCTV equipment’s.
• Ensure that security system is in good working condition.
• Immediately report all incidents monitored, report to the supervisor.
• Monitor all access points for effective access control.

• Report all identified non-com. Ensure that all incidents are recorded in the occurrence book/registers: Perform proper lockups for all offices and access points.
• Identify suspicious conduct.
• Follow up on incidents.
• Report all the identified security breaches and non-compliance to the Supervisor.

Notes :

• It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of the positions with a candidate whose transfer / promotion / appointment will promote representivity in line with the numeric targets as contained in our Employment Equity plan.
• To facilitate this process successfully, an indication of race, gender, and disability status is required.
• Manual applications should be delivered to: Gauteng Department of e-Government, Imbumba House, 75 Fox Street, Marshalltown, or Applicants can apply online at: jobs.gauteng.gov.za.
• Applications must be submitted on the recent Z83 form (obtainable from any Public Service department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents).
• Only an updated comprehensive CV (with detailed personal information, duties, experience and references) and a completed and signed new Z83 application form is required for both online and manual applications.
• The Z83 form must be completed in full, and page 2 duly signed.
• An accurate position and reference number must be indicated on the Z83 form. All fields of Section A, B, C and D of the Z83 must be completed in full.
• Section E, F, G (Due to the limited space on the Z83 it is acceptable for applicants to indicate refer to CV or see attached.
• However, the question related to conditions that prevent re-appointment under Part “F” must be answered and declaration signed.
• Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents.
• Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit holders in possession of foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) (only when shortlisted).
• Failure to submit the requested information will result in the application not being considered and deemed a regret. Shortlisted candidates must be available for interviews at a date and time determined by the Gauteng Department of e-Government.
• The appointment is subject to positive outcomes on employment suitability checks, which include but are not limited to security clearance, security vetting, qualification/study verification, citizenship verification, financial/asset record check, previous employment verification, and criminal record.
• Successful candidates must obtain a positive security clearance.
• Applications received after the closing date as well as those who do not comply with the requirements will not be taken into consideration.
• All shortlisted candidates shall undertake a pre-entry practical exercise as part of the assessment method to determine the candidate’s suitability based on the posts technical and generic requirements.
• Please note that all applicants for Senior Management positions are required to complete the SMS Pre-Entry Programme administered by the National School of Government (NSG).
• No appointment will take place without the successful completion of the pre-entry certificate and submission of proof thereof.
• The Course is available at NSG under the name Certificate for entry into the SMS and the full details can be sourced by the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/trainingcourse/smspre-entry-programme/. For more information regarding the course please visit the NSG website: www.thensg.gov.za. Following the interview process, recommended candidate (s) will be required to attend to generic SMS competency assessment as mandated by DPSA.
• If you have not received a response from this institution within three months of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
• The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the below advertised post(s).

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Closing Date : 28-11-2025