The National Department of Employment and Labour has officially opened applications for a permanent Security Officer position to be stationed at the Durban Labour Centre in KwaZulu-Natal. This highly stable public service role is designed for security-minded South African citizens who hold a National Senior Certificate and want to advance into state-level asset protection and client-facing risk operations.
The department is offering a competitive basic salary entry scale alongside standard state allowances and medical aid/pension fund options.
Vacancy Portfolio Overview
Application Closing Window: Applications must be submitted no later than 22 June 2026. Walk-in hand deliveries close strictly at 16:00, while digital email submissions will remain open until 23:59 on the cutoff date. Late or incomplete packages will be filtered out automatically.
| Administrative Field | Official National Government Vacancy Details |
| Hiring Department | Department of Employment and Labour (DEL), South Africa |
| Designated Post Title | Security Officer |
| Reference Number | HR4/4/5/08 |
| Work Station / Centre | Durban Labour Centre, KwaZulu-Natal |
| Remuneration Scale | R201 093 per annum (Plus standard civil service benefits) |
| Employment Type | Permanent Civil Service Appointment |
| Employment Equity Target | African Males and White Males are highly encouraged to apply |
Core Responsibilities & Daily Operational Duties
The appointed Security Officer will enforce access regulation and spatial monitoring protocols inside the state facility:
- Access Control Management: Monitoring all foot traffic, visitor logs, and staff identification validation at the primary building entry points.
- Surveillance Operations: Monitoring the facility’s localized control room monitors and security screens to instantly detect unlawful movements in and around the property perimeters.
- Front-Line Client Service: Rendering professional, patient reception and front-line safety assistance to internal department staff and external public clients using the facility.
- Preventative Patrols: Conducting physical interior and exterior sweeps of the office corridors, parking facilities, and restricted storage layouts to verify fire safety and secure locks.
- Logistics Delivery Control: Supervising, logging, and physically checking all corporate deliveries, supplier trucks, and vehicle manifests arriving at the Durban Labour Centre grid.
Mandatory Entry & Minimum Requirements
To clear the foundational public service filtering metrics, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Educational Foundation: Matriculation / Grade 12 Senior Certificate pass (Essential).
- Regulatory Knowledge Base: Basic structural comprehension of the Batho Pele Principles, DEL internal security policies, the Access to Public Premises and Vehicles Act, emergency evacuation procedures, the Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA), and the Criminal Procedure Act.
- Core Technical Skills: Proficient verbal and written communication in English, strong interpersonal relationship skills, conflict resolution capabilities, and active computer literacy.
- Vetting Protocol: Candidates must be completely clear of any illicit histories. Shortlisted individuals will face comprehensive background checks, including criminal records, credit status, citizenship verification, and educational validation.
How to Apply: Official DEL Submission Protocol
Critical Digital Instruction: Email attachments must consist of ONLY two documents—the new signed Z83 form and your comprehensive CV—combined together into a single PDF file. Separate files, zipped folders, or image formats (JPEG/PNG) will trigger an instant automated system disqualification.
Follow these layout paths to register your profile cleanly into the KwaZulu-Natal regional human resources pipeline:
1.Submit via the Dedicated Email Route:Option A.
Ensure your new Z83 application form (obtainable from www.gov.za/documents) is fully filled out, hand-signed, and merged with your CV into one PDF file. Email this file directly to: Jobs-KZN16@Labour.gov.za.
2.Format Your Email Subject Line Carefully:Email Setup.
You must format your email subject line using the exact job title and code to avoid filtering errors. Write it exactly like this: Security Officer - Reference Number: HR4/4/5/08.
3.Submit via Postal or Physical Hand Delivery:Option B.
If applying offline, package your physical forms into an envelope clearly marked with the reference number and address it to: Private Bag X10074, Marine Parade, Durban, 4056 or hand-deliver it directly to the Government Building, Masonic Grove, Durban.
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