Senior Security Officer

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape

The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated.

Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.

Senior Security Officer

Employment Type: Permanent

Reference No: GSH16/2026

Groote Schuur Hospital

Experience:

Appropriate Security experience within a Healthcare institution.

Competencies (Knowledge/Skills):

Be responsible, diligent and ability to work under pressure. Good communication skills (verbal and written). Knowledge of security related prescripts, regulations, procedures and the Occupational Health & Safety Act. Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team and independently.

Registration With A Professional Council:

Candidates must be registered as a Security Officer Grade B or higher with the Security Board in terms of the Security Industry Regulatory Authority Act (PSIRA).

Duties (Key Result Areas/Outputs):

Contract Management of private security and conduct crowd control. Monitor the patrol of buildings, parking areas and perimeter fencing and control keys and all security documents. Investigate crimes and incidents, writing reports and statements. Supervise in-house and outsource security officers and practice disciplinary processes to the subordinates. Monitor the CCTV control room's effectiveness and monitor the effectiveness of access and egress control.

Enquiries:

Mr S Ndzuzo, tel. no

Note:

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates can be subjected to a practical, written and oral assessment. The pool of applications will be considered for vacancies within Groote Schuur Hospital, for a period of three months from the date of the advert, provided that the job title, core functions, inherent requirements, and salary level are the same as those of the advertised post.

Minimum Educational Qualification:

Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification.

Inherent Requirements Of The Job:

Willingness to work shifts and be available on a 24-hour basis. Willing to rotate when required. Must be willing to be deployed in different sections of security department. A valid driver's license.

Remuneration:

R per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).

Starting Date:

1/23/2026 12:00:00 AM

NOTICE TO ALL

Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine the candidate's suitability based on the post'stechnical and generic requirements, and the other will be an integrity (ethical conduct)assessment.

• It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:
• available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and
• bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver's license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.

This advertisement may be utilized to create the pool of potential candidates for a period of not more than 3 calendar months from the date of the advertisement to fill any vacancy in the Department of Health and Wellness provided that the job title, core functions, inherent requirements, and salary level are the same as those of the advertised post.

Closing date: 2026/02/06 17:00:00