The Gauteng Department of Health has officially opened applications for a permanent Security Guard position stationed at Sebokeng Hospital within the Support Services Directorate. This critical public health service role is aimed at experienced, vigilant security professionals who possess the specialized background required to manage access control, protect high-value clinical assets, and maintain safety inside a bustling hospital environment.
Vacancy Portfolio Overview
Application Closing Window: The ultimate deadline for all digital applications is 19 June 2026. Because the department uses an automated digital system via the Gauteng Professional Job Centre, the portal will auto-close at midnight on the closing date. Late or hand-delivered application folders will not be accepted.
| Administrative Field | Official Provincial Government Vacancy Details |
| Hiring Department | Gauteng Department of Health |
| Institutional Location | Sebokeng Hospital |
| Designated Post Title | Security Guard |
| Reference Number | refs/049978 |
| Directorate | Support Services |
| Number of Openings | 1 Post (Permanent) |
| Basic Remuneration Package | R170 226.00 per annum (Plus standard civil service benefits) |
| Employment Equity Target | Guided by Employment Equity principles; People with Disabilities are highly encouraged to apply |
| Final Closing Date | 19 June 2026 |
Core Responsibilities & Clinical Security Duties
The appointed officer will oversee perimeter defense, asset security, and patient-staff safety matrices:
- Asset & Facility Protection: Safeguarding state medical infrastructure, hospital assets, specialized vehicles, staff members, patients, contractors, and public visitors.
- Movement Control: Monitoring, filtering, and actively controlling the incoming and outgoing flow of patients, visitors, and delivery teams throughout the hospital grids.
- Escort & Tactical Services: Providing safe physical escort solutions to medical staff, vulnerable patients, or visitors across high-risk zones when requested.
- Incident Logging: Documenting real-time security events, access discrepancies, and physical breaches comprehensively in the official hospital Occurrence Book (OB).
- Search Protocols: Executing physical and vehicle searches at access control points in compliance with public facility regulations.
- Crisis & Nursing Support: Enforcing hospital safety policies and assisting clinical nursing teams with handling or calming aggressive or psychiatric patients when necessary.
- Surveillance Operations: Managing hospital security aids and checking localized CCTV surveillance feeds (for candidates with control room training).
Mandatory Entry & Minimum Requirements
To clear the strict HR compliance checks, applicants must upload profile details matching these filters exactly:
- Educational Threshold: Grade 10 (Standard 8) or higher school qualification.
- Professional Field Experience: Minimum of five (5) years or more of verifiable, relevant security experience.
- PSIRA Accreditation: Active registration with the Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA) with a minimum of a Grade C certificate and a valid, current PSIRA card.
- Regulatory Knowledge Base: Operational understanding of the Access to Public Premises and Vehicles Act (Act No. 53 of 1985), the PSIRA Act (Act 56 of 2001), and the Minimum Information Security Standards (MISS) protocol.
- Operational Readiness: Full physical readiness to work rotational day/night shifts, holidays, and perform efficiently under immense high-pressure emergencies.
- Added Advantages: Practical computer literacy and dedicated control room CCTV camera monitoring experience.
How to Apply: Official Gauteng Online Protocol
Critical Verification Rules: You are NOT required to upload copies of your qualifications or certificates during this initial phase. However, your uploaded CV MUST list all previous positions in strict chronological order with exact dates format (DD/MM/YYYY) so HR can accurately compute your 5 years of experience. The details on your new Z83 form must match your CV exactly.
Follow this scannable operational guide to submit your application securely to the provincial portal:
1.Obtain and Complete the New Z83 Form:Step 1.
Download the New Z83 application form from www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. Fully complete Sections A, B, C, and D, initial every page, and sign the declaration. Under “Department,” specify Department of Health.
2.Access the Gauteng Recruitment Portal:Step 2.
Launch your browser and log into the Gauteng portal at [https://professionaljobcentre.gpg.gov.za](https://professionaljobcentre.gpg.gov.za) or visit www.gautengonline.gov.za. If you don’t have an account, register your profile first.
3.Search Reference Number & Upload:Step 3.
Search for reference number refs/049978. Attach your fully completed and signed New Z83 form along with your chronological CV as a combined digital upload, answer the system screening criteria questions, and submit.
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