{"id":1669,"date":"2026-04-27T14:00:07","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T14:00:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/studentcareer.co.za\/?p=1669"},"modified":"2026-04-27T12:56:27","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T12:56:27","slug":"department-of-water-and-sanitation-security-officer-vacancies-x26-posts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/studentcareer.co.za\/?p=1669","title":{"rendered":"Department of Water and Sanitation: Security Officer Vacancies (X26 Posts)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) is recruiting qualified Security Officers to join its Infrastructure Management Branch: Northern Operations. These positions are based at Nandoni Dam and Mokolo Pump Station, offering stable government employment and opportunities to contribute to safeguarding South Africa\u2019s critical water infrastructure.<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<h3>Post 13\/211: Security Officer (Ref No: 060526\/08 &amp; 060526\/09)<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Salary:<\/strong> R193,359 per annum (Level 04) <strong>Centres:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Nandoni Dam \u2013 Ref No: 060526\/08 (X16 Posts)<\/li>\n<li>Mokolo Pump Station \u2013 Ref No: 060526\/09 (X10 Posts)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>Duties<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Control the movement of people, vehicles, and goods into and out of National Key Points (NKPs).<\/li>\n<li>Respond to security incidents, including arresting unauthorized individuals when necessary.<\/li>\n<li>Conduct surveillance and monitor premises and perimeters.<\/li>\n<li>Prevent unauthorized removal or entry of equipment, documents, and stores.<\/li>\n<li>Record and administer compliance incidents in occurrence books\/registers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>\n<h4><strong>Requirements<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>NQF Level 4 Certificate.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Professional Membership:<\/strong>\u00a0PSIRA Grade A.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Certificates:<\/strong>\u00a0National Key Point Training Certificate and Firearm Competency Certificate.<\/li>\n<li>Knowledge of:\n<ul>\n<li>National Key Point Act 102 of 1980 and regulations.<\/li>\n<li>Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995.<\/li>\n<li>Criminal Procedure Act 51 of 1997.<\/li>\n<li>South African Constitution and Strategic Intelligence Act.<\/li>\n<li>Minimum Information Security Standards (MISS).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Skills: Threat and risk assessment, investigation, interviewing, surveillance, and incident response.<\/li>\n<li>Strong communication (verbal &amp; written), report writing, and conflict management skills.<\/li>\n<li>Understanding of legislative, policy, and safety frameworks governing the public sector.<\/li>\n<li>Ethical conduct, accountability, and ability to work under pressure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<h4>Enquiries<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Nandoni Dam:<\/strong> Mr. KS Thantsha \u2013 (015) 307 8600<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mokolo Pump Station:<\/strong> Mr. P Monkwe \u2013 (066) 111 0012<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div><\/div>\n<h3>How to Apply<\/h3>\n<p>All applications must be submitted <strong>online<\/strong> via the official DWS E\u2011Recruitment System: here: <a title=\"erecruitment.dws.gov.za\" href=\"https:\/\/erecruitment.dws.gov.za\/?utm_source=copilot.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/erecruitment.dws.gov.za, this will take you to erecruitment.dws.gov.za\">https:\/\/erecruitment.dws.gov.za<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Applicants must create a user profile, complete all required personal information, and upload supporting documents. Once registered, candidates can browse and apply for available positions.<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<h3>Closing Date<\/h3>\n<p>Applications must be submitted <strong>on or before 08 May 2026<\/strong>. Late applications will not be considered.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) is recruiting qualified Security Officers to join its Infrastructure Management Branch: Northern Operations. 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