SAPS Security Officer Vacancies 2026: 75 Posts Available Nationwide
The South African Police Service (SAPS), through the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI), invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for 75 Security Officer posts available at Head Office and various provincial offices across South Africa. This recruitment drive offers a stable government salary and an opportunity to serve within a critical national security environment.
Closing date for applications: 06 February 2026
Job Title: Security Officer Vacancies (X75 Posts)
Salary: R163 680 per annum (Level 03)
Employer: South African Police Service (SAPS)
Directorate: Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI)
Component: Executive Support Services
Section: Risk and Integrity Management
Centres, Reference Numbers and Number of Posts
Head Office
- Centre: DPCI Head Office
- Reference Number: DPCI/HO/91/2025
- Number of Posts: 50
Provincial Posts
Eastern Cape
- Komani
- Reference: DPCI/EC/117/2025
- Posts: 3
Free State
- Bloemfontein – Ref: DPCI/FS/118/2025 (2 Posts)
- Bethlehem – Ref: DPCI/FS/119/2025 (1 Post)
Gauteng
- Germiston
- Reference: DPCI/GP/120/2025
- Posts: 3
KwaZulu-Natal
- Port Shepstone – Ref: DPCI/KZN/121/2025 (2 Posts)
- Newcastle – Ref: DPCI/KZN/122/2025 (2 Posts)
Limpopo
- Phalaborwa
- Reference: DPCI/LIM/123/2025
- Posts: 3
Mpumalanga
- Nelspruit
- Reference: DPCI/MP/124/2025
- Posts: 3
Northern Cape
- Kimberley
- Reference: DPCI/NC/125/2025
- Posts: 3
Western Cape
- Bellville
- Reference: DPCI/WC/126/2025
- Posts: 3
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet all the following requirements:
- Must be a South African citizen
- Must be proficient in at least two official languages, one of which must be English
- Must have no previous criminal convictions and no pending criminal cases
- Must be willing to undergo security vetting, including security screening and fingerprint verification
- Must have successfully completed Grade 10 (Standard 8) or Basic Education and Training (NQF Level 3) with documentary proof
- Must have a valid PSIRA registration certificate
- Must be in possession of a Grade C Security Certificate or higher
- Must not be declared unfit to possess a firearm
- Must be willing to undergo firearm competency training and continuously maintain firearm competency
- Must be willing to work shifts, overtime, and extended hours
Added Advantages
- Degree or Diploma in Security Management or Security Services
- Relevant security-related courses
- Valid driver’s licence for at least a light motor vehicle
Key Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidates will be required to:
- Execute access control in accordance with the Control of Access to Public Premises and Vehicles Act (Act No. 53 of 1985)
- Perform positive identification of employees, visitors, suppliers, and maintenance personnel
- Register employees, visitors, and contractors and conduct electronic searches where required
- Issue visitor admission control cards and ensure their return
- Maintain accurate visitor registers
- Authorise entry only after compliance with legislative and security requirements
- Confirm visits with hosts and ensure visitor escorting as prescribed
- Inspect suppliers, articles, and objects before entry to ensure premises safety
- Control the admission of vehicles and equipment
- Guard state vehicles and equipment in the field
- Supervise cleaners and maintenance personnel strictly from a security perspective
- Conduct regular patrols of buildings, offices, and fenced-off areas
- Monitor security equipment and facilities and take corrective action where required
- Render assistance to security officers during operations
- Report all security risks, deficiencies, or incidents to senior security personnel
Enquiries
Head Office Enquiries
Brigadier Mogoma Monyela
Colonel A. Wessels
Lieutenant Colonel B.K. Mhlahlo
Tel: (012) 846 4067 / 4110
Provincial Enquiries
Eastern Cape
Lieutenant Colonel Batyi / Captain Poswa
Tel: (043) 709 0524 / 0525 / 0527
Free State
Lieutenant Colonel Vethezo / Warrant Officer Mkumla
Tel: (051) 503 2753
Cell: 071 481 2464 / 071 481 3136
Gauteng
Colonel Mashakane / Captain Rasekganya
Cell: 071 481 3763 / 082 335 0409
KwaZulu-Natal
Lieutenant Colonel Phungula / Captain Moodley
Tel: (031) 325 4913
Limpopo
Lieutenant Colonel Seabi / Captain Machete
Cell: 071 481 3316 / 082 580 4681
Mpumalanga
Lieutenant Colonel Shongwe / Captain Maseko
Tel: (013) 759 1366 / 1365 / 1377
Northern Cape
Colonel Mkwane / Captain Damons
Cell: 082 779 8553 / 071 481 3000
North West
Lieutenant Colonel Mbulawa / Warrant Officer Mokoena
Tel: (018) 464 5316 / 5332
Western Cape
Captain Xhego / HRCS Matlou
Tel: (021) 918 3309 / 3322
How to Apply
Applications must be hand delivered, couriered, posted, or emailed.
Applicants must use only ONE method of submission.
Head Office Applications
- Hand Delivery:
Main Security Gate,
1 Cresswell Road,
Promat Building, Silverton - Email: dpcivacancies@saps.gov.za
Provincial Applications
Eastern Cape
- Address: Cnr Buxton & Oxford Street, Old Allied Building, East London
- Email: PoswaN@saps.gov.za / SobutyuN@saps.gov.za
Free State
- Address: Charlotte Maxeke Street / Maitland Street, 46 ABSA Building, Bloemfontein
- Email: VethezoX@saps.gov.za / MkumlaU@saps.gov.za
Gauteng
- Address: 165 Meyer Street, Benmare Building, Germiston
- Email: RasekganyaCS@saps.gov.za
KwaZulu-Natal
- Address: 15 Bram Fischer Road, Servamus Building, Durban
- Email: MoodleyP4@saps.gov.za
Limpopo
- Address: 106 Hans van Rensburg Street, Suite 02, 106 Empire Place, Polokwane
- Email: SeabiMJ2@saps.gov.za
Mpumalanga
- Address: 17 Henshall Street, Stats House, Nelspruit
- Email: NgwenyaTP@saps.gov.za
Northern Cape
- Address: 36 Stockdale Street, De Beers Building (Cheapside), Kimberley
- Email: DamonsM@saps.gov.za
North West
- Address: 51 Leask Street, 3rd Floor, Westend Building, Klerksdorp
- Email: MokoenaN7@saps.gov.za
Western Cape
- Address: 3 AJ West Street, Old SARS Building, Bellville
- Email: Sibelekwanas@saps.gov.za
Important Information
- Late applications will not be considered
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
- Applicants may be required to undergo interviews, assessments, and security clearance
