City of Ekurhuleni Vacancy is looking for Permanent Security Guards

The City of Ekurhuleni is officially recruiting for a permanent Security Guard position within its Community Safety Department. This structured institutional role is ideal for dedicated, professional security practitioners looking to establish a stable, long-term career within local government guarding services.

Successful candidates will be deployed across municipal premises, public facilities, and strategic infrastructure to protect state assets, personnel, and members of the public. If you hold a valid PSIRA registration and want to secure permanent employment with municipal benefits, this is your chance to apply.

Vacancy Portfolio Overview

📅 Strict Application Deadline: Applications must be fully submitted before the formal closing date on 09 June 2026. Late database entries will be locked out by the system automatically.

Administrative FieldOfficial Municipal Recruitment Details
Hiring InstitutionCity of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality
DepartmentCommunity Safety Department
Position TitleSecurity Guard: Guarding Services
Official Reference CodeEMPD24512
Employment TypePermanent
Closing Date09 June 2026
Remuneration PackageMarket-related basic salary plus standard municipal benefits

Mandatory Entry & Minimum Requirements

To clear the initial human resources pre-screening phase, applicants must satisfy the following structural benchmarks:

  • Schooling Foundation: Minimum of a Grade 10 qualification.
  • Competency Proviso: Applicants who do not currently possess a Matric/Grade 12 certificate will be contractually required to study for and obtain a Matric qualification within 18 months of appointment to satisfy permanent competency regulations.
  • Professional Registration: Must have completed a Basic Security Course and hold an active, valid registration as a Security Officer with the Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA).
  • Work Experience: At least 1 year of continuous experience working within a similar formal guarding or corporate security environment.
  • Vetting Status: Must have a completely clean background record with zero criminal records or illicit activities registered against your ID.
  • Operational Flexibility: Full willingness and physical capacity to work operational shifts, including nights, weekends, and public holidays as rostered.

Key Core Responsibilities

Selected security guards will maintain high-visibility control across designated municipal zones, executing the following everyday tasks:

  • Securing public premises, physical municipal assets, and state personnel.
  • Enforcing strict access control procedures for staff, contractors, and public visitors.
  • Monitoring site visitors and systematically logging vehicle and asset movements.
  • Completing formal security registers, incident logs, and administrative reporting tasks.
  • Providing front-line assistance during emergency incidents, evacuations, and crowd control.
  • Operating and monitoring on-site CCTV cameras, surveillance feeds, and associated communication equipment.

How to Apply: The Official Municipal Process

⚠️ Important Notice: The City of Ekurhuleni follows the principles of the Employment Equity Act. Candidates may be requested to submit proof of the NQF level of their school qualifications during selection.

Apply Here

Follow this sequential flow to register your application directly on the municipal hiring system:

1.Collate Your Certified Documents:Step 1.

Gather clear PDF copies of your Grade 10 report or higher qualifications, your valid PSIRA registration card, an updated CV, and your South African ID document.

2.Access the Ekurhuleni Career Portal:Step 2.

Navigate directly to the official City of Ekurhuleni e-Recruitment portal via their main corporate page or utilize the direct portal recruitment module. Search for Reference Code: EMPD24512.

3.Submit Before the Closing Window:Step 3.

Complete all electronic profile blocks honestly, upload your document attachments, and submit your profile. If you do not receive formal feedback within 6 weeks after the 09 June 2026 closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.

Official Enquiries Line

For direct technical portal issues or administrative queries regarding reference code EMPD24512, candidates can reach the central municipal human resources desk directly:

  • ☎️ Tel: 0860 54 3000 (Central Municipal Call Centre)

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