The South African Police Service invites suitably qualified South Africans to apply for Security Officer posts (X75) within the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI).
This is a national recruitment drive offering permanent public service employment for individuals with security qualifications and experience.
Closing Date: 06 February 2026 at 16:00
Salary: R163 680 per annum (Level 03)
Employer: SAPS – Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI)
Employment Type: Permanent
Reference: Various (see breakdown below)
About the Posts
The Security Officer posts are located at DPCI Head Office and Provincial Offices across South Africa under the Component: Executive Support Services – Risk and Integrity Management. Successful candidates will be responsible for safeguarding SAPS premises, personnel, visitors, and assets in line with applicable legislation.
Available Posts by Province
Head Office (Pretoria)
- Ref No: DPCI/HO/91/2025 – x50 Posts
Eastern Cape
- Komani: DPCI/EC/117/2025 – x3 Posts
Free State
- Bloemfontein: DPCI/FS/118/2025 – x2 Posts
- Bethlehem: DPCI/FS/119/2025 – x1 Post
Gauteng
- Germiston: DPCI/GP/120/2025 – x3 Posts
KwaZulu-Natal
- Port Shepstone: DPCI/KZN/121/2025 – x2 Posts
- Newcastle: DPCI/KZN/122/2025 – x2 Posts
Limpopo
- Phalaborwa: DPCI/LIM/123/2025 – x3 Posts
Mpumalanga
- Nelspruit: DPCI/MP/124/2025 – x3 Posts
Northern Cape
- Kimberley: DPCI/NC/125/2025 – x3 Posts
Western Cape
- Bellville: DPCI/WC/126/2025 – x3 Posts
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be a South African citizen
- Be proficient in at least two official languages, one of which must be English
- Have no criminal record or pending cases
- Successfully complete vetting, security screening, and fingerprint verification
- Have completed Grade 10 (Standard 8) / NQF Level 3
- Be registered with PSIRA
- Possess a Grade C Security Certificate or higher
- Not be declared unfit to possess a firearm
- Be willing to undergo and maintain firearm competency training
- Be willing to work shifts and extended hours
Added advantages:
- Degree or Diploma in Security Services
- Relevant security-related courses
- Valid driver’s licence (light motor vehicle)
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Security Officers will be responsible for:
- Access control in line with the Control of Access to Public Premises and Vehicles Act (Act 53 of 1985)
- Positive identification of employees, visitors, and contractors
- Registering and electronically searching all persons entering premises
- Issuing and controlling visitor access cards
- Vehicle and equipment access control
- Guarding vehicles and equipment
- Conducting patrols of buildings and fenced areas
- Monitoring security equipment and reporting defects
- Supervising cleaners and maintenance staff (security aspects only)
- Reporting security risks and incidents to senior personnel
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted on the Z83 Application Form (2021 version), obtainable from:
👉 http://www.dpsa.gov.za/dpsa2g/vacancies.asp
Each application must include:
- Completed Z83 form
- Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV)
⚠️ Important:
- Use only ONE method of submission (hand delivery, courier, or email)
- Late applications will not be considered
Submission Addresses
Head Office (Pretoria):
- Hand delivery: Main Security Gate, 1 Cresswell Road, Promat Building, Silverton
- Email: dpcivacancies@saps.gov.za
Provincial Offices:
- Eastern Cape (East London): PoswaN@saps.gov.za | SobutyuN@saps.gov.za
- Free State (Bloemfontein): VethezoX@saps.gov.za | MkumlaU@saps.gov.za
- Gauteng (Germiston): RasekganyaCS@saps.gov.za
- KwaZulu-Natal (Durban): MoodleyP4@saps.gov.za
- Limpopo (Polokwane): SeabiMJ2@saps.gov.za
- Mpumalanga (Nelspruit): NgwenyaTP@saps.gov.za
- Northern Cape (Kimberley): DamonsM@saps.gov.za
- North West (Klerksdorp): MokoenaN7@saps.gov.za
- Western Cape (Bellville): Sibelekwanas@saps.gov.za
📄 Full circular:
https://www.dpsa.gov.za/dpsa2g/documents/vacancies/2026/02/o.pdf
Enquiries
- Head Office: Brig. Mogoma Monyela, Col. A. Wessels, Lt Col. B.K. Mhlahlo
Tel: (012) 846 4067 / 4110 - Provincial enquiry contacts are available per province as listed in the circular.
Why This Opportunity Matters (Google Discover Angle)
With crime prevention and infrastructure protection remaining national priorities, these SAPS Security Officer posts offer stable government employment, competitive entry-level public service salaries, and a chance to contribute directly to national security. The large intake of 75 posts nationwide makes this one of the most significant SAPS recruitment drives for 2026.
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