Safety & Security
Safety & Security

Department of Employment and Labour Security Officer Vacancy 2026

Department Of Employment And Labour

Safety & Security (SASSETA)

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Monthly stipend

Not stated

Opportunity
Permanent
Minimum education
Certificate (NQF 4–5)
Location
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
SETA
CETA
Posted
01 Jul 2026

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Opportunity Overview

The Department of Employment and Labour is seeking a dedicated Security Officer for its Durban Labour Centre. This role is crucial for maintaining safety and security within the department's premises and ensuring smooth operations for both staff and the public.

The Department aims to promote equity across race, gender, and disability. This specific opportunity is intended to contribute to the Department's employment equity plan, with African Males and White Males encouraged to apply.

Minimum Requirements

  • Matriculation / Grade 12 / Senior Certificate.
  • Knowledge of:
  • Batho Pele Principles
  • Department of Labour’s Policies and Procedures
  • Access to Public Premises and Vehicles Act
  • Evacuation procedures
  • Promotion of Access to Information Act
  • Criminal Procedure Act
  • Skills in:
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Interpersonal relations
  • Problem-solving
  • Conflict Management
  • Computer Literacy

Key Responsibilities

  • Monitor all activities at access control points.
  • Oversee the control room to detect any unlawful movement within or around the building.
  • Provide front-line services to internal and external clients.
  • Conduct patrols within the building to ensure safety measures are upheld.
  • Manage all deliveries at the Durban Labour Centre.

How to Apply

Applications must include a fully completed and signed new Z83 application form and an updated comprehensive CV. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents.

Application Form (Z83):

  • Download the new Z83 form from www.gov.za/documents or obtain it from any Public Service Department.
  • Ensure all fields in Sections A, B, C, and D of the Z83 form are completed in full.
  • Section F, related to conditions that prevent re-appointment, must be answered, and the declaration signed.
  • Failure to fully complete, initial, and sign the Z83 form will lead to disqualification.

Choose ONE of the following application methods:

1. Online Application

  • Email to: Jobs-KZN16@Labour.gov.za
  • Subject Line: Clearly indicate "SECURITY OFFICER" and the Reference Number: HR4/4/5/08.
  • Attachments: Combine your completed and signed new Z83 form and your CV into a single PDF document. Zipped, IMG, and JPEG documents will not be accepted.
  • Closing Date for Online Applications: 22 June 2026 at 23:59.

2. Hand Delivery

  • Address: Deputy Director: Labour Centre Operations, Government Building, Masonic Grove, Durban.
  • Documents: Submit your completed and signed new Z83 form and your CV.
  • Closing Date for Hand Delivery: 22 June 2026 at 16:00.

SetaJobs role guide

What a security officer actually does

SetaJobs’ guide to security officer posts in South Africa, written for someone applying for their first one.

Every security officer in South Africa must be registered with PSIRA, the Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority, and registration requires a clear criminal record — this single check decides most applications. Employers then look at your grade, your fingerprints, and whether you can write a clear, factual report, because an occurrence book entry can end up as evidence. Firearm, cash-in-transit and armed response posts each add their own checks.

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What you'll need to apply

Send only the Z83 and your CV. Attaching certified copies now is not required, and an incomplete Z83 is the single commonest reason applications are rejected.

  • A completed Z83 form
  • Your CV
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What this kind of post involves

A permanent post is ongoing employment with no end date, carrying full benefits and, in the public service, a defined salary level with annual notch progression. These are advertised competitively and the selection process is considerably more formal than for programme placements.

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About CETA & this sector

CETA is the SETA for construction and the built environment, funding artisan and trade programmes that lead to recognised, portable qualifications.

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