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A job opportunity

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape
The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated.

Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.
 
Security Officer
  Employment Type: Permanent
  Reference No: RXH58/2025
  Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital
 
Competencies (knowledge/skills)
Able to communicate in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape. A strong sense of responsibility and the ability to function independently in challenging situations. Knowledge of Management of aggression and violence. Self-discipline, self-motivated and the ability to work under pressure. Good listening, writing reports, conflict and group handling skills. A strong sense of responsibility and the ability to function independently in challenging situations. Knowledge of Management of aggression and violence. Self-discipline, self-motivated and the ability to work under pressure. Good listening, writing reports, conflict and group handling skills.
 
Experience:
Appropriate experience as a Security Officer in a Hospital environment.
 
Duties (Key result areas):
Ensure access/egress control to prevent the unlawful entry/removal of persons/vehicles/dangerous objects and illegal substances and the monitoring of surveillance cameras/fire alarm systems. Protect/guard buildings/key-points/patients/visitors/personnel as well as the patrolling of fence –off areas/buildings and the premises. Assistance to personnel with the handling of aggressive/violent and uncontrolled patients. Delivery of a supportive security service to allocated areas with the aim to prevent injuries, abscondment of patients, litigation, and adverse incidents. Effective application of service delivery and efficient support to the supervisor. Control/monitor surveillance cameras to identify and prevent any unlawful entry, suspicious, dangerous objects, and adverse incidents as well as vehicle thefts and forcible entry of departments/entrances of the hospital. Reporting and recording of all incidents, patient movements and patient related activities.
 
Minimum educational qualifications:
General Education and Training Certificate (GETC)/Grade 9 (Std 7).
 
Enquiries:
M. Michaels, tel. no. (021) 658-5573
 
Note:
No payment of any kind is required when applying for these posts. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a practical and oral assessment.
 
Registration with Professional council:
Registration with the Security Board of South Africa in terms of the Security Industry Regulations Act (Act 56 of 2001) PSIRA, at level of Grade ‘C’.
 
Inherent requirements of the job:
Willingness to work shifts, public holidays, weekends, and to be rotated. Perform delegated duties in all units on a rotation basis.
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
R 163 680 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).
 
Starting Date:
8/22/2025 12:00:00 AM
 
NOTICE TO ALL
Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment.
  • It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:
  • available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and
  • bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.
Closing date: 9/5/2025 12:00:00 AM
 
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