Department of Employment and Labour Security Officer Vacancies 2026, R201,093/Year

The Department of Employment and Labour is recruiting 103 Security Officers on one-year contracts across its labour centres in the North West Province. The posts pay R201,093 per annum plus a 37 percent allowance in lieu of benefits, and the entry requirements are a Grade 12 certificate, a PSIRA Grade C registration and 12 months of security experience. Applications close on 18 September 2026, so registered security guards in North West need to move quickly.

About the Department of Employment and Labour

The Department of Employment and Labour is the national department responsible for labour law, workplace safety, the Unemployment Insurance Fund, the Compensation Fund and public employment services. It runs a network of labour centres in every province where workers register for UIF, lodge complaints and access the Employment Services of South Africa (ESSA) database. In North West alone the department operates centres in Brits, Mafikeng, Rustenburg, Lichtenburg, Klerksdorp, Taung, Mogwase and Potchefstroom, plus a provincial office in Mmabatho.

This recruitment drive fills 103 Security Officer posts at those sites. The job is to control access into and out of labour centres, protect information and assets, patrol buildings, keep staff and clients safe, conduct internal investigations and enforce security regulations. Posts are spread as follows: Provincial Office 13, Brits 13, Mafikeng 13, Rustenburg 13, Lichtenburg 11, Klerksdorp 10, Taung 10, Mogwase 10 and Potchefstroom 10.

For young security professionals, a government post is a step up from private guarding: a public service salary scale, formal working conditions and a track record that opens doors to permanent posts across the state.

What the Post Offers

• Salary of R201,093 per annum
• An additional 37 percent of salary paid in lieu of benefits
• A 12-month contract with the national Department of Employment and Labour
• Placement at a labour centre or the provincial office in North West
• Experience in access control, patrols, asset protection and internal investigations in a public service environment
• Exposure to Public Service Regulations, Minimum Information Security Standards and Batho Pele principles

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Who Can Apply

• Grade 12 or Senior Certificate
• Grade C Security Certificate
• Valid PSIRA registration or certification
• At least 12 months of security experience
• Knowledge of the Access to Public Premises and Vehicles Act, evacuation procedures, Minimum Information Security Standards, PSIRA procedures and Public Service Regulations
• Verbal and written communication, problem solving, computer literacy, planning and organising skills
• South African citizens; the department applies its Employment Equity plan

Required Documents

• The new Z83 application form (old Z83 forms will not be considered)
• A comprehensive CV
• For online applications, the Z83 and CV must be combined into one attachment
• Sections A, B, C and D of the Z83 fully completed; Sections E, F and G may say “refer to CV”
• Certified copies of your ID, Grade 12 certificate, Grade C certificate and PSIRA registration will be requested from shortlisted candidates

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How to Apply

1. Choose the labour centre you want to apply to and note its reference number: Provincial Office HR4/4/08/1, Brits HR4/4/08/02, Mafikeng HR4/4/08/03, Rustenburg HR4/4/08/04, Lichtenburg HR4/4/08/05, Klerksdorp HR4/4/08/06, Taung HR4/4/08/07, Mogwase HR4/4/08/08, Potchefstroom HR4/4/08/09.
2. Download and complete the new Z83 form from the DPSA website. Quote the job title “Security Officer” and the correct reference number.
3. Merge your Z83 and CV into a single PDF.
4. Email it to the address for your chosen centre as listed in the official advert (for example Jobs-NW011@labour.gov.za for Rustenburg or Jobs-NW015@labour.gov.za for Klerksdorp).
5. Alternatively post to Chief Director: Provincial Operations, Private Bag X2040, Mmabatho, 2735, or hand deliver to Provident House, University Drive, Mmabatho, for attention Deputy Director: Human Resources Management.
6. Submit a separate application for every post you apply for.
7. Submit before 16h00 (walk-in) or 23h59 (online) on 18 September 2026. Enquiries: Mr A Viljoen on (018) 387 8195.

Apply at Department of Employment and Labour

Closing Date

The closing date for the Department of Employment and Labour Security Officer Vacancies 2026 is 18 September 2026 (16h00 for walk-in applications, 23h59 for online applications). No late applications will be accepted.

Why It Matters

Private security is one of the largest employers of young South Africans, but the work is often low paid, casual and insecure. A post in a national government department changes that equation. R201,093 a year plus a 37 percent allowance is a substantial step up for a Grade C officer, and a year inside the public service gives you the Z83 track record, references and system knowledge that future permanent government posts require.

With 103 posts across nine North West sites, this is also a rare volume of openings in one province. If you already hold your PSIRA Grade C and have a year of guarding experience, you meet the bar. The only thing standing between you and a government salary is a correctly completed Z83 submitted before the deadline.

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