SAPS Security Officer Vacancies 2026

The South African Police Service (SAPS) is inviting suitably qualified candidates to apply for Security Officer vacancies (Post 02/98) under the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI). A total of 75 Security Officer posts are available at Head Office and various provincial offices across South Africa.

These SAPS Security Officer jobs offer competitive government salaries and are ideal for individuals with PSIRA registration and experience in the security field.

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SAPS Security Officer Job Overview

• Job Title: Security Officer
• Post Number: 02/98
• Number of Posts: 75
• Salary: R163 680 per annum (Level 03)
• Employer: South African Police Service (SAPS)
• Department: Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI)
• Component: Executive Support Services

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SAPS Security Officer Vacancies: Locations & Reference Numbers

Head Office – Gauteng

• Office of the Section Head: Risk and Integrity Management
• Ref No: DPCI/HO/91/2025
• Posts: x50
• Location: Silverton, Pretoria

Provincial Vacancies

Eastern Cape

• Komani – Ref No: DPCI/EC/117/2025 (x3)

Free State

• Bloemfontein – DPCI/FS/118/2025 (x2)
• Bethlehem – DPCI/FS/119/2025 (x1)

Gauteng

• Germiston – DPCI/GP/120/2025 (x3)

KwaZulu-Natal

• Port Shepstone – DPCI/KZN/121/2025 (x2)
• Newcastle – DPCI/KZN/122/2025 (x2)

Limpopo

• Phalaborwa – DPCI/LIM/123/2025 (x3)

Mpumalanga

• Nelspruit – DPCI/MP/124/2025 (x3)

Northern Cape

• Kimberley – DPCI/NC/125/2025 (x3)

Western Cape

• Bellville – DPCI/WC/126/2025 (x3)

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SAPS Security Officer Duties and Responsibilities

Successful candidates will be responsible for safeguarding SAPS premises, staff, and assets. Key duties include:

• Executing 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 visitors and staff
• Issuing and retrieving visitor access cards
• Managing visitor registers and confirming visits with hosts
• Inspecting suppliers, goods, and equipment entering premises
• Controlling admission of vehicles and equipment
• Guarding vehicles and equipment in the field
• Supervising cleaners and maintenance staff from a security perspective
• Conducting patrols of buildings and restricted areas
• Inspecting security equipment and facilities
• Reporting security risks and incidents to senior security personnel
• Assisting other security officers when required

Requirements

Applicants applying for these SAPS Security Officer vacancies must meet the following requirements:

• Must be a South African citizen
• Proficient in at least two official languages, one of which must be English
• No criminal record or pending criminal cases
• Willing to undergo vetting, security screening, and fingerprint verification
• Successfully completed Grade 10 / Standard 8 / NQF Level 3
• Valid PSIRA registration certificate
• Minimum Grade C Security Certificate or higher
• Not declared unfit to possess a firearm
• Willing to undergo firearm competency training and maintain competency
• 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)

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SAPS Security Officer Enquiries

Head Office:

• Brigadier Mogoma Monyela

• Colonel A Wessels

• Lieutenant Colonel BK Mhlahlo

• Tel: (012) 846 4067 / 4110

Provincial Contacts:

• Eastern Cape: (043) 709 0524 / 0525 / 0527

• Free State: (051) 503 2753 / 071 481 2464 / 3136

• Gauteng: 071 481 3763 / 082 335 0409

• KwaZulu-Natal: (031) 325 4913

• Limpopo: 071 481 3316 / 082 580 4681

• Mpumalanga: (013) 759 1366 / 1365 / 1377

• Northern Cape: 082 779 8553 / 071 481 3000

• North West: (018) 464 5316 / 5332

• Western Cape: (021) 918 3309 / 3322

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How to Apply for SAPS Security Officer Vacancies 2026

Applicants must submit applications by hand delivery, courier, or email.
Important: Use only ONE method of submission. (Use Z83 Form ) Download Z83 Form here

Head Office Applications

• Hand Delivery: Main Security Gate, 1 Cresswell Road, Promat Building, Silverton

• Email: dpcivacancies@saps.gov.za

Provincial Applications

Eastern Cape:

• Cnr Buxton & Oxford Street, Old Allied Building, East London

• Email: PoswaN@saps.gov.za | SobutyuN@saps.gov.za

Free State:

• 46 ABSA Building, Bloemfontein

• Email: VethezoX@saps.gov.za | MkumlaU@saps.gov.za

Gauteng:

• 165 Meyer Street, Benmare Building, Germiston

• Email: RasekganyaCS@saps.gov.za

KwaZulu-Natal:

• 15 Bram Fischer Road, Servamus Building, Durban

• Email: MoodleyP4@saps.gov.za

Limpopo:

• 106 Hans van Rensburg Street, Empire Place, Polokwane

• Email: SeabiMJ2@saps.gov.za

Mpumalanga:

• 17 Henshall Street, Stats House, Nelspruit

• Email: NgwenyaTP@saps.gov.za

Northern Cape:

• 36 Stockdale Street, De Beers Building, Kimberley

• Email: DamonsM@saps.gov.za

North West:

• 51 Leask Street, Westend Building, Klerksdorp

• Email: MokoenaN7@saps.gov.za

Western Cape:

• 3 AJ West Street, Old SARS Building, Bellville

• Email: Sibelekwanas@saps.gov.za