Basic Education Security Guards Vacancy 2026

Opportunity Overview

The Department of Basic Education is seeking dedicated and vigilant individuals to fill 8 Security Guard positions based in Pretoria. These roles fall under the Finance and Administration Branch, within the Chief Directorate: Finance Management Services and Directorate: Security and Asset Management.

This is a valuable opportunity for qualified South Africans to contribute to the safety and security of the department's people, property, and information. Successful candidates will be appointed on a 12-month renewable contract, providing a stable foundation in a critical public service role.

Minimum Requirements

To be considered for these positions, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Possession of a Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualification.
• Valid PSIRA Registration.
• Security Training with an accredited security training provider, holding a Grade A, B, C, or D certificate.
• A clean criminal record.
• Proficiency in both written and verbal communication.
• Demonstrated security and operational skills, including access and egress control, patrol and surveillance techniques, CCTV and alarm monitoring, incident and emergency response, visitor and vehicle management, and key and access control management.
• Effective verbal communication, good written communication and report writing abilities, active listening, and professional interaction with officials, visitors, and the public.
• Personal competencies such as professionalism, discipline, adherence to procedures, reliability, punctuality, alertness, vigilance, ability to remain calm under pressure, integrity, honesty, and confidentiality.
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills to assess situations, identify potential risks, respond effectively to emergencies, escalate incidents through correct channels, and exercise sound judgment within delegated authority.
• Teamwork and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively as part of a security team, cooperation with management and stakeholders, conflict management, and respect for diversity.
• Ability to work with SAPS and other security stakeholders where required.
• A Fire Fighting & First Aid certificate will be an added advantage.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidates will be responsible for a range of critical security functions, including:

• Guarding and protecting people, property, and information.
• Conducting regular security patrols.
• Monitoring CCTV and alarm systems.
• Searching persons, vehicles, or property where legally authorised.
• Responding promptly to security incidents and emergencies.
• Maintaining accurate occurrence book (OB) and incident reports.
• Enforcing organisational security procedures.
• Reporting suspicious activities, security breaches, and incidents.
• Managing overall security operations within the department.

What the Work Involves

Working as a Security Guard in the Department of Basic Education in Pretoria means being at the forefront of maintaining a safe and secure environment. On a day-to-day basis, you will be actively involved in patrolling designated areas, keeping a watchful eye on CCTV and alarm systems, and controlling access for all visitors and vehicles entering and exiting the premises.

You will be responsible for enforcing security protocols, ensuring that all procedures are followed diligently. Should any incidents or emergencies arise, you will be expected to respond swiftly, documenting every detail in incident reports. This role requires constant vigilance and the ability to interact professionally with staff, visitors, and the public while upholding the highest standards of integrity and discipline.