The Free State Department of Social Development is inviting applications for 50 Security Officer positions at its district offices, sub-offices, welfare centres and secure care facilities.
Applicants need Basic Education and Training at NQF Level 3, a Basic Security Officer course and PSIRA Grade C registration. Previous security experience will be an added advantage. Applications close on 13 November 2026.
About the Opportunity
The department is recruiting Security Officers to help protect its buildings, employees, service users, equipment, documents and other departmental property.
Successful candidates will perform access control, monitor security within departmental premises, operate control room equipment and record security incidents.
The vacancies are spread across 12 centres in the Free State, with the number of posts ranging from one to seven at each location.
Position: Security Officer
Number of posts: 50
Salary: R170,226 per annum
Salary level: Level 03
Province: Free State
Closing date: 13 November 2026
About the Department
The Free State Department of Social Development provides social welfare services and support to vulnerable individuals, families and communities.
Its facilities include welfare centres, old age homes, halfway houses and secure care centres. Security Officers help maintain safe and secure environments at these facilities.
Who Should Apply?
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Basic Security Officer course.
- Basic Education and Training at NQF Level 3.
- Registration with PSIRA Grade C.
- Knowledge of access control procedures.
- Knowledge of procedures for controlling the movement of equipment and stores.
- Understanding of prescribed security procedures, including MISS, NISA and the Protection of Information Act.
- Knowledge of relevant emergency procedures.
- Ability to perform security duties and maintain security records.
Added advantage: Previous experience in a security environment.
Successful candidates will be expected to undergo security clearance.
Job Benefits
- Annual salary of R170,226.
- Opportunity to work in the public service.
- Experience in access control and departmental security operations.
- Exposure to security procedures at government offices and social development facilities.
What You Will Gain
This opportunity can help you gain experience in:
- Access control and visitor management.
- Government facility security.
- Monitoring and operating control room equipment.
- Recording and reporting security incidents.
- Protecting departmental equipment, documents and stores.
- Applying security procedures and emergency protocols.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Successful candidates will be responsible for:
- Performing access control functions at departmental premises.
- Ensuring the safety and security of buildings and their occupants.
- Preventing unauthorised entry or removal of equipment, documents and stores.
- Recording all security breaches and incidents in occurrence books or registers.
- Operating security equipment in the control room.
- Following prescribed security procedures and relevant departmental requirements.
Locations and Reference Numbers
The 50 Security Officer positions are distributed as follows:
| Centre | Reference number | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Thabo Mofutsanyana District Office | DSDFS 103/26 | 6 |
| Vrede Sub-Office | DSDFS 104/26 | 6 |
| Senekal Office | DSDFS 105/26 | 1 |
| Bethlehem Office | DSDFS 106/26 | 2 |
| Leratong Child & Youth Care Centre | DSDFS 107/26 | 6 |
| Thekolohelong Welfare Centre | DSDFS 108/26 | 5 |
| Dr Beyers Naude Halfway House | DSDFS 109/26 | 7 |
| Trompsburg Office | DSDFS 110/26 | 1 |
| Matete Matches Secure Care Centre | DSDFS 111/26 | 5 |
| Kroonstad Office KGI | DSDFS 112/26 | 2 |
| Botshabelo Haven Old Age Home | DSDFS 113/26 | 6 |
| Winkie Direko Secure Care Centre | DSDFS 114/26 | 3 |
| Total | 50 |
Salary Details
The Security Officer position offers:
- Salary: R170,226 per annum.
- Salary level: Level 03.
How to Apply
The Free State Department of Social Development uses an online eRecruitment system. Applications must be submitted through the official portal.
Online application link: https://systems.fshealth.gov.za/e-Recruitment/
Follow these steps:
- Open the official eRecruitment website.
- Register for an account or log in if you already have a profile.
- Find the Security Officer vacancy.
- Select the centre where you want to apply.
- Enter the correct reference number for that location.
- Complete all sections of your online application profile.
- Upload your CV in PDF format, ensuring that it does not exceed 3MB.
- Upload the relevant supporting documents requested by the system.
- Review your information and submit your application before the closing date.
Documents to upload:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- National Senior Certificate or relevant qualification.
- Identity document.
- PSIRA registration documentation.
- Basic Security Officer course certificate.
- Driver’s licence, if applicable or requested by the system.
The advert states that supporting documents do not need to be certified when applying. Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide certified copies before or on the interview date.
Your CV should clearly indicate previous positions held, including the starting and ending dates of each position.
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Important Notes
- Closing date: 13 November 2026.
- All applications must be submitted online.
- Applicants must register or log in to the eRecruitment system before applying.
- Your completed online profile serves as the newly approved Z83 application form.
- Ensure that all sections of your profile are completed. Incomplete profiles may not be considered.
- Upload your CV in PDF format, with a maximum file size of 3MB.
- The highest relevant qualification must be listed first on your eRecruitment profile.
- Supporting documents do not need to be certified at the application stage. Certified copies will be requested from shortlisted candidates.
- Foreign qualifications and short-course certificates must be evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
- Shortlisted candidates, including SMS applicants, must complete a practical assessment and an integrity assessment.
- Successful candidates will undergo security clearance.
- Suitable candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks, including criminal record, citizenship, financial asset, qualification and reference checks.
- Applicants must disclose any pending criminal, disciplinary or other allegations, investigations or records.
- Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates.
- If you do not receive notification of appointment within four months after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.
- The department reserves the right not to make appointments.
- The department is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. Employment decisions will take the Department’s Employment Equity Plan into consideration.
Enquiries: Mr MW Molahloe – 083 291 5468.
Final Word
The Free State Department of Social Development is offering 50 Security Officer vacancies across various government offices and care facilities. If you have the required NQF Level 3 qualification, Basic Security Officer course and PSIRA Grade C registration, choose your preferred centre and submit your online application before 13 November 2026.
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