Office of Chief Justice X4 Security Officer 2026

Closing Date: Not specified
Location: Pretoria
Salary/Stipend: R170 226 – R200 523 per annum (Level 03)
Reference: 2026/10/OCJ

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Job Overview

The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement and will be responsible for ensuring effective and efficient security services within the Gauteng Division of the High Court: Pretoria.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

Grade 10 or equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA
Basic Security Officer’s course registered with PSIRA
Minimum of one-year experience in the security industry
Valid Driver’s license (added advantage)

Assessment

All shortlisted candidates shall undertake a pre-entry practical exercise to determine suitability based on technical and generic requirements

Knowledge and Skills

Good communication skills (verbal and written)
Good interpersonal and public relations skills

Duties

Ensure that outsourced security officers render efficient and effective service daily
Ensure all security and biometric systems function effectively
Meet outsourced security officials daily for performance reports
Report all incidents around Court premises immediately
Treat all clients, Court users, and colleagues equally and professionally
Capture biometrics data for new personnel and delete for those leaving
Attend meetings with South African Police Service, EMS, Fire Brigade, and TMPD during high-profile cases
Attend monthly meetings with outsourced security officials to evaluate performance
Ensure no liquor or video cameras enter the building without permission
Assist and monitor outsourced security officials during peak hours and high-profile cases
Review CCTV footage and save incidents
Monitor access points for effective access control
Monitor movements and activities using CCTV equipment
Conduct building inspections and patrols
Apply emergency procedures (e.g. bomb scares, riots) and alert emergency services
Monitor and respond to alarm systems
Update occurrence books/registers as required
Liaise with supervisors to verify recorded information
Perform crowd control and manage overcrowding
Ensure no Court property leaves without authorization
Control the number of visitors entering the premises
Accompany bomb squad during building sweeps before VIP visits or Court sessions
Ensure all entrants follow access control procedures