Government Jobs

Security Guards

DEPARTMENT OF BASIC EDUCATION

Pretoria, Gauteng Posted 20 Sep 2026 Closes in 15 days

Overview

The successful candidate will be responsible for guarding and protecting of people, property and information. Conducting security patrols.

Requirements

  • The applicant must be in possession of a Senior Certificate or equivalent
  • Communication (written and verbal)
  • Valid PSIRA Registration
  • Security Training with accredited security training such as Grade “A, B, C or D”
  • Fire Fighting & First Aid certificate added advantage
  • Clean criminal record
  • Security and operational skills - access and egress control
  • Patrol and surveillance techniques
  • CCTV and alarm monitoring
  • Incident and emergency response
  • Visitor and vehicle management
  • key and access control management
  • Communication skills - effective verbal communication
  • Good written communication and report writing
  • active listening
  • professional interaction with officials, visitors and the public
  • Personal competencies - professionalism
  • discipline and adherenc e to procedures
  • Reliability and punctuality
  • Alertness and vigilance
  • Ability to remain calm under pressure
  • Integrity, Honesty and confidentiality
  • Problem solving and decision makingassess situations and take appropriate actions
  • Ability to identify potential risks
  • Respond effectively to emergencies
  • Escalate the incidents through correct reporting channels
  • Exercising sound judgment within delegated authority
  • Team -work and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work effectively as part of security team
  • C ooperation with management and other stakeholders
  • Conflict management skills
  • Respect for diversity and different backgrounds

Responsibilities

  • The successful candidate will be responsible for guarding and protecting of people, property and information
  • Conducting security patrols
  • Monitoring CCTV and alarm systems
  • Searching persons, vehicles or property where legally authorised
  • Responding to security incidents and emergencies
  • Maintaining OB and incident reports
  • Enforcing organizational security procedures
  • Reporting suspicious activities, security breaches and incidents
  • Managing security operations in the department

How to apply

Application instructions from the official source

Submitted via post to: Private Bag X895, Pretoria, 0001 or hand-deliver to: The Department of Basic Education, 222 Struben Street, Pretoria or you can email your application to [email protected]/ [email protected]/ [email protected]./Sko [email protected] Please visit the Department of Education’s website at www.education.gov.za FOR ATTENTION : Ms N Monyela/ Mr M Segowa

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Enquiries

Recruitment enquiries

Ms N Monyela Tel No: (012) 357 3294/ Mr M Segowa Tel No: (012) 357 4291

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