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 the Access to Public Premises and Vehicle Act and other security-related legislation.

Knowledge of access control procedures. Knowledge of the 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 of 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.

DUTIES : Perform access control functions. Determine whether visitors have appointments/or the service that the 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 a walk-through metal detector for the effectiveness of access control. Ensure that unauthorised persons and dangerous objects do not enter the building/premises. Report all the identified security breaches and non-compliance to the Supervisor. Ensure that equipment, documents, and stored items 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 the 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 with security policy and procedures to improve office security. Ensure safety in the building and premises. Undertake building/ and the prime 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 the 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 the supervisor to verify the 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 80

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