Security Guard Supervisor - Durban at KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government
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myjobmag
Location
Durban
Posted
9 days ago
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Job Description
REQUIREMENTS :
• Applicants must display competency in the core functions of the post. Be proficient in at least English and one other official language. Be a citizen of the Republic of South Africa of which documentary proof must be furnished on the day of the interview. Applicants must display competency in the post-specific core functions of the post. Be in possession of a Senior Certificate (Grade 12) or National Certificate (Vocational) recorded on the National Learner Record Database on NQF level 4. NQF level 5 qualification in Security (risk) Management, Policing, criminology or related field of study or higher will serve as an advantage. Registration with the Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA) with a minimum of at least Grade B security certificate. Minimum of 3 years’ experience in security. Not declared unfit to possess a firearm. Be willing to undergo firearm competency training.
DUTIES :
• Supervise the guarding of the Provincial Headquarters, personnel, vehicles and equipment. Supervise the legal and safe entry and exit of employees, visitors and motor vehicles. Inspection of and updating of all relevant security registers. Supervise the patrol of the premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensure security of all entry and exit points. Enforce security access measures and reporting of all security breaches. Handling of all administrative matters for all security reliefs. Managing all control rooms duties, including monitoring of CCTV cameras, registration and maintaining the Facial Recognition ANPR System.
• Applicants must display competency in the core functions of the post. Be proficient in at least English and one other official language. Be a citizen of the Republic of South Africa of which documentary proof must be furnished on the day of the interview. Applicants must display competency in the post-specific core functions of the post. Be in possession of a Senior Certificate (Grade 12) or National Certificate (Vocational) recorded on the National Learner Record Database on NQF level 4. NQF level 5 qualification in Security (risk) Management, Policing, criminology or related field of study or higher will serve as an advantage. Registration with the Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA) with a minimum of at least Grade B security certificate. Minimum of 3 years’ experience in security. Not declared unfit to possess a firearm. Be willing to undergo firearm competency training.
DUTIES :
• Supervise the guarding of the Provincial Headquarters, personnel, vehicles and equipment. Supervise the legal and safe entry and exit of employees, visitors and motor vehicles. Inspection of and updating of all relevant security registers. Supervise the patrol of the premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensure security of all entry and exit points. Enforce security access measures and reporting of all security breaches. Handling of all administrative matters for all security reliefs. Managing all control rooms duties, including monitoring of CCTV cameras, registration and maintaining the Facial Recognition ANPR System.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Security Guard Jobs
What is the minimum wage for Security Guard Jobs in South Africa?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, the minimum wage for security guards in South Africa is R30.50 per hour as of 1 March 2026. Security guards working more than 45 hours per week receive 1.5 times the hourly rate for overtime. This rate applies uniformly across all provinces under the National Minimum Wage Act.
What education and experience do I need for security guard jobs in South Africa?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, applicants for security guard roles must have completed Grade 10 and hold a valid Grade E PSIRA certificate obtained after 21 days of training. At least 6 months of prior experience in a registered security firm is required for Grade D or higher positions as of 2026.
How many hours per week can security guards work and what leave is provided in South Africa?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, security guards in South Africa are limited to 45 ordinary hours per week with a maximum of 10 hours overtime. Employees receive 15 days of paid annual leave after 12 months of service and 6 weeks of paid sick leave over a 3-year cycle starting 1 January 2026.
What documents are required to apply for security guard jobs in South Africa?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, applicants must submit a certified ID copy, PSIRA registration certificate, Grade 10 certificate, and a valid bank statement dated within 3 months as of 2026. A police clearance certificate issued no earlier than 6 months prior is also mandatory for all applications.
