If you have Grade 10, a PSIRA Grade C certificate and dream of working in law enforcement support, the South African Police Service (SAPS) is offering a big opportunity.
SAPS has advertised Security Officer vacancies (Level 3) at SAPS Academy Philippi (Western Cape) and across Supply Chain Management (SCM) environments in multiple provinces. These posts are ideal for people who are disciplined, alert, and ready to help protect SAPS facilities, vehicles, staff, and visitors.
📅 Closing Date: 12 December 2025 at 16:00
Quick Overview of SAPS Security Officer Posts
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Employer | South African Police Service (SAPS) |
| Posts | Security Officers – Level 3 |
| Salary | R163 680 per annum (Level 03) |
| Centres | SAPS Academy Philippi (Cape Town) + SCM locations nationally |
| PSIRA | Registration required – at least Grade C |
| Min. Qualification | Grade 10 / NQF Level 3 |
| Closing Date | 12 December 2025 at 16:00 |
1. SAPS Academy Philippi – 16 Security Officer Posts
Post: Security Officers – Ref No: HRD1/11/2025 (X16 Posts)
📍 Centre: SAPS Academy, Philippi (Cape Town)
These posts are based at the SAPS Academy in Philippi, where you’ll help protect training facilities, visitors, students, and SAPS property.
Minimum Requirements
To apply for the Philippi Security Officer posts, you must:
- Be a South African citizen
- Have successfully completed Grade 10 / Standard 8 / NQF Level 3
- Be fluent in at least two official languages, one of which must be English
- Have no criminal record and no pending criminal or departmental cases
- Be registered with PSIRA and in possession of at least a Grade C security certificate or higher
- Be medically and mentally fit to perform security duties
- Be willing to undergo firearm competency training and maintain that competency
- Not be declared unfit to possess a firearm
- Be willing to work shifts and extended hours
- Be prepared to undergo vetting, security screening and fingerprint verification
Added Advantage (Nice to Have):
- A Degree or Diploma in Security Management or related field
- Relevant completed security-related courses
- A valid driver’s licence for at least a light motor vehicle
Key Duties at SAPS Academy Philippi
Your main responsibilities will include:
- Controlling access to the premises in line with legislation on access to public premises and vehicles
- Identifying and registering employees, visitors and contractors entering the premises
- Conducting electronic or physical searches where required
- Issuing and collecting visitor admission control cards
- Keeping visitor registers up to date
- Inspecting and checking suppliers, deliveries and packages before they enter SAPS premises
- Patrolling buildings, yards and fenced areas
- Guarding vehicles and equipment from a security risk perspective
- Checking security equipment and reporting defects or security risks to senior staff
How to Apply – SAPS Academy Philippi
📮 Postal Address:
The Head: SAPS Academy Philippi
Private Bag X3
Parrow
Cape Town
7499
🏢 Physical Delivery:
SAPS Academy Philippi
New Eisleben Road
Philippi
📧 Email Applications:
Application Instructions
- Use the new Z83 form (2021 version) – available on the DPSA website
- Attach a detailed CV with full career history
- Clearly indicate the post title and reference number on the Z83
- If shortlisted, you will need to bring originals of:
- ID
- Grade 10 / school qualification
- Security certificates (PSIRA)
- Driver’s licence (if applicable)
- Any additional qualifications and service certificates
Late or incorrectly addressed applications will not be considered.
2. SAPS Supply Chain Management (SCM) – 29 Security Officer Posts Nationwide
Post: Security Officers – Ref Various (X29 Posts)
Division: Supply Chain Management
These posts are based at different SCM, auction centres, vehicle stores, provisioning warehouses and uniform shops across several provinces.
Centres & Reference Numbers
- Corporate Support Services: Financial Services (Auxiliary Services)
- Silverton, Pretoria – Ref No: SCM 1/2025 (X5 Posts)
- SC Performance Management & Services – SCM Head Office
- Auction Centre, Pretoria West – Ref No: SCM 2/2025 (X7 Posts)
- Auction Centre, Silverton, Pretoria – Ref No: SCM 3/2025 (X7 Posts)
- Transport Management – New Vehicle Store
- Benoni, Gauteng – Ref No: SCM 4/2025 (X2 Posts)
- Clothing & Distribution: Uniform Shops & Warehouses
- Limpopo Uniform Shop (Lebowakgomo) – Ref No: SCM 5/2025 (X1)
- Eastern Cape Uniform Shop (Bisho) – Ref No: SCM 6/2025 (X2)
- Free State Uniform Shop (Thaba-Nchu) – Ref No: SCM 7/2025 (X1)
- Northern Cape Uniform Shop (Kimberley) – Ref No: SCM 8/2025 (X1)
- Provisioning Warehouse Pinetown – KZN – Ref No: SCM 9/2025 (X2)
- Provisioning Warehouse Epping – Western Cape – Ref No: SCM 10/2025 (X1)
Minimum Requirements – SCM Security Officer Posts
The requirements are similar to the Philippi posts. You must:
- Be a South African citizen
- Have Grade 10 / NQF Level 3
- Be fluent in at least two official languages (one must be English)
- Have no criminal / departmental record or pending cases
- Be PSIRA registered with at least Grade C
- Be willing and able to work shifts, weekends, extended hours
- Be prepared for security screening, vetting and fingerprint checks
- Be willing to undergo and maintain firearm competency
- Not be declared unfit to possess a firearm
Added Advantages:
- Security-related Diploma/Degree
- Additional security-related training courses
- A valid light motor vehicle driver’s licence
Duties – SCM Security Officers
You will perform similar security functions, but focused on warehouses, uniform shops, vehicle yards and auction centres:
- Access control – controlling entry and exit of:
- Vehicles
- SAPS staff
- Visitors
- Suppliers and contractors
- Registering and searching people and items entering the premises (as required)
- Protecting uniforms, assets, vehicles, and property from theft and damage
- Patrolling buildings, warehouses, yards and fenced areas
- Guarding vehicles and equipment (from a security perspective)
- Checking gates, doors, locks, alarms and other security equipment
- Reporting any suspicious activity, defects or security weaknesses to senior security staff
How to Apply – SAPS SCM Security Officer Posts
📮 Postal Address:
The Divisional Commissioner: Supply Chain Management
Human Resource Management
Private Bag X254
Pretoria
0001
(For attention: Lt Col MPP Moleko)
🏢 Physical Delivery:
No 117 Cresswell Road (corner Cresswell & Pretoria Road)
Silverton, Pretoria
Division: Supply Chain Management
(Main Entrance – Wooden Box)
📧 Email Applications:
Important: Posted applications must reach the office on or before 12 December 2025 at 16:00.
Important Application Notes (Both Posts)
- Use Z83 (2021 version) only
- Attach a comprehensive CV with full details
- Ensure the correct reference number and centre are on the form
- Only shortlisted candidates will:
- Provide certified copies of documents
- Be invited for interviews and possible practical assessments
- Undergo fingerprint checks, vetting, and register checks (Sex Offenders Register, Child Protection Register, etc.)
If you do not hear back within 3 months after the closing date, you can consider your application unsuccessful.
Who Should Apply?
These SAPS Security Officer vacancies are perfect if you:
- Have Grade 10 and PSIRA Grade C or higher
- Are reliable, disciplined and observant
- Are comfortable with shift work
- Want a stable job in the public sector
- Want to grow in the safety and security environment
Final Tip for Your Application
- Make sure your PSIRA registration is valid
- Double-check your reference number and centre
- Keep your CV clear, neat and up to date
- Apply well before 12 December 2025 at 16:00 to avoid last-minute issues