Permanent Junior Security Officer vacancies at Office of the Chief Justice

Office of the Chief Justice is inviting suitable qualified applicants to apply for Permanent Junior Security Officer vacancies.

Closing date for applications: 28 November 2025

Permanent Junior Security Officer vacancies at Office of the Chief Justice

• SECURITY OFFICER (X2 POSTS)
• SALARY: R163 680 – R192 810 per annum (Level 03). The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
• CENTRE: Mpumalanga Division of The High Court: Mbombela Ref No: 2025/326/OCJ
  Mpumalanga Division of The High Court: Middleburg Ref No: 2025/327/OCJ

REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 10 (Abet level 2).
• Relevant experience required.
• Grade 12 Certificate will be an added advantage/a driver’s license will be an added advantage.
• Basic Security Officer’s course registered with PSIRA.
• All shortlisted candidates shall undertake a pre-entry practical exercise as part of the assessment method to determine the candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of Access to Public Premises and Vehicle Act and other security related legislations.
• Knowledge of access control procedures.
• Knowledge of control and movement of equipment and stores.
• Knowledge of prescribed security procedures (e.g. MIS, NISA, Protection of Information Act, etc.) and the authority of security officers under these documents.
• Knowledge on the relevant emergency procedures.
• Batho Pele Principles.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Client service skills.
• Listening skills.
• Problem solving skills.
• Decision making skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Computer skills.
• Facilitating skills.

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DUTIES:

• Perform access control functions.
• Determine whether visitors have appointments/or the service that visitor requires.
• Contact the relevant employees to confirm the appointment or refer the visitor to the relevant service delivery point.
• Ensure that the admission control register is completed and issue admission control documents/ cards as required.
• Utilise walk-through metal detector for the effectiveness of access control.
• Ensure that unauthorised persons and dangerous object do not enter the building/premises.
• Report all the identified security breaches and non-compliance to the Supervisor.
• Ensure that equipment, document and store do not leave or enter the building or premises unauthorised.
• Ensure that the registers control the movement of equipment, stores and documents are completed.
• Ensure that no equipment, stores as assets of the department leave the building /premises unauthorised.
• Inspect vehicles entering and leaving the premises.
• Gather information and report on missing and stolen equipment and stores.
• Handle documents at points of entry according to classification and the prescripts.
• Operate control room security equipment’s.
• Monitor all movements, events, and activities within the department’s premises using CCTV equipment’s.
• Ensure that security system is in good working condition.
• Report all incidents monitored, report to the supervisor.
• Monitor all access points for effective access control.
• Report all identified non-compliance to security policy and procedures to improve office security.
• Ensure safety in the building and premises.
• Undertake building/ and the primes patrols to identify and check.
• Apply emergency procedures (in situations like bomb scares, riots etc.) and alert emergency services and department management.
• Monitor and respond to alarm system.
• Ensure all incidents are recorded in the occurrence books/registers.
• Ensure that recorded information is correct.
• Update the information on the occurrence book/register as and when required.
• Liaise with supervisor to verify information recorded.
• Perform any other duties assigned to you by the supervisor/ Court Manager.

ENQUIRIES: Technical enquiries Ms E Smith Tel No: (013) 758 0000
HR enquiries: Mr SJ Zwane / Mr MV Maeko Tel No: (013) 758 0000

APPLICATIONS:

Applications can be via email to: Mpumalanga Division of The High Court: Mbombela Ref No: 2025/326/OCJ@judiciary.org.za

Mpumalanga Division of The High Court: Middleburg, Ref No: 2025/327/OCJ@judiciary.org.za

NOTE: OCJ will give preference to candidates in line with the departmental Employment Equity goals.

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