Senior Security Officer (X2 Posts)

Ref No: S014/2025
Division: Corporate Services (CS)
Location: Pretoria
Salary: R228 321 – R268 950 per annum (excluding benefits)

Purpose

To ensure the safeguarding and protection of lives, property, and information within the premises of the National Treasury by conducting access control, internal, and exit control.

Requirements

Minimum Grade 12 qualification.
Security Officers Board / PSIRA Grade A certification.
Valid driver’s license.
Minimum 2 years’ experience in a physical security environment.
Knowledge of Minimum Information Security Standards.
Knowledge of Firearms Control Act, Protection of Information Act, Control of Access to Premises and Vehicles Act, Trespass Act, and Occupational Health and Safety Act is an advantage.

Duties

1. Physical Security Functions

Compile, implement, and manage shift plans and posting sheets.
Supervise personnel of contracted private security companies.
Act as shift leader.
Implement access control policies and procedures.
Arrange escorts for employees and visitors between buildings.
Implement asset control systems and monitor removal permits.
Enforce key control procedures and maintain records.
Conduct building inspections and ensure proper access control in official parking areas.

2. Control Room Functions

Perform security surveillance and monitoring duties.
Assign access cards and generate access reports.
Identify access control breaches and report to management.
Liaise with National Treasury employees on behalf of Security Management.

3. Health and Safety

Identify and investigate health and safety deficiencies.
Act as Chief Contingency Officer during emergencies.
Inspect security and fire equipment.
Participate in emergency evacuations and drills.
Provide first aid assistance to NT employees.

4. General Operational Administration

Manage registers at access points.
Ensure accurate filing of removal permits.
Enforce Service Level Agreements with the contracted Private Security Company.
Conduct parades during shifts.

Enquiries

📧 Recruitment.Enquries@treasury.gov.za (enquiries only, not for applications)

How to Apply

Apply online via: National Treasury eRecruitment

Closing Date: 13 October 2025 at 12:00 PM (Midday)

National Treasury – Application Guidelines

Equal Opportunity:

National Treasury encourages applications from persons living with disabilities and promotes Employment Equity. Buildings are accessible.

Application Process:

Applications are submitted via the e-Recruitment system: https://www.treasury.gov.za
Hand-delivered or posted applications only allowed if e-Recruitment fails and ICT cannot assist.
The e-Recruitment profile acts as the Z83 form. Applicants must ensure their profile is fully completed.
Upload copies of qualifications, ID, National Senior Certificate; certification only required prior to interview.
Foreign qualifications must be evaluated by SAQA (at applicant’s expense).

Selection Process

Shortlisted candidates will undergo:
- Technical assessment (job-related skills)
- Integrity/ethical conduct assessment
- Criminal, qualification, and SA citizenship checks
- Psychometric assessments may apply for SMS positions
- Nyukela Public Service SMS Pre-entry Programme completion required for SMS positions
AI use in recruitment or assessments without acknowledgment is not permitted.

Appointment Notes

Performance agreement signed within 3 months of appointment.
Probation for 12 months for appointments exceeding 12 months.
Application status visible on e-Recruitment.
If no feedback within 3 months, application is unsuccessful.
The Treasury reserves the right not to fill, withdraw, or re-advertise posts.

Queries: Recruitment.Enquiries@treasury.gov.za
POPIA compliance: Personal information processed in line with the Act.