Security · Circular 24 of 2026

Senior Safety Officer

Department of Agriculture (DOA)

Overview

Senior Safety Officer position in Middelburg within the Department of Agriculture, requiring a Safety Management diploma and two years' relevant experience.

Requirements

  • Applicants must be in possession of a National Diploma in Safety Management (NQF level 6).
  • Minimum of two (2) years’ relevant experience in safety management.
  • Job Related Knowledge: Knowledge of access control procedures.
  • Knowledge of measures for the control and movement of equipment and stores.
  • Knowledge of prescribed security procedures (e.g MIS, NISA, Protection of Information Act, etc.) and the authority of security officers under these documents.
  • Knowledge of the relevant emergency procedures.
  • Job Related Skills: Computer Literate.
  • Communication skills.
  • Facilitation skills.
  • Report writing skills.
  • Presentation skills.
  • Liaison skills.
  • Interpersonal relations.

Duties

  • Manage operations to achieve planned outcomes: Conduct frequently safety and security risk assessment.
  • Identify potential hazards.
  • Implement control measures.
  • Proactively prevent hazardous conditions.
  • Implement OHS policies and programs.
  • Identify and record all security risk and breaches to inform decision making.
  • Identify and classify security breaches: Consider all possible security risk.
  • Maintenance of the database of all security breaches.
  • Provide regular reports pertaining risk and security breaches.
  • Provide regular reports pertaining risk and security breaches.
  • Provide advice and guidance on safety and security measures: Attend to all safety related enquiries.
  • Advise management about safety measures and potential security risks.
  • Provide awareness campaign on safety, risks and security matters.
  • Manage the deployment of security personnel on the premises: Determine security needs of the college.
  • Developing work schedules and task allocation.
  • Ensure that all entry points are guarded.
  • Facilitate the safekeeping and issuance of keys to all facilities: Ensure the proper storage of keys.
  • Attend to Lost or Stolen Key incidents.
  • Ordering repairs for damaged locks and lost keys.
  • Oversee installations and maintenance of new locks.
  • Record and investigate incidents to determine causes of lost keys.
  • Respond to routine and emergency calls lock and unlock offices.

How to apply

Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email SSOrecruit50@nda.gov.za

Enquiries: Mr Themba Cebani Tel No: (049) 802 6604

Notes

EE Target: Africans and Persons with disability. To apply, submit a completed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae (PDF document to a maximum of 10 megabytes) via e-mail or hand delivery. The Department will not be held responsible for server delays. Late applications due to technical issues will not be considered. Shortlisted candidates must provide certified copies of required documents (Identity Document, qualifications, etc) where necessary and service certificates to support senior management experience to Human Resources before the interviews, including South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) evaluation reports for foreign qualifications. Failure to comply will result in disqualification. To be appointed at Senior Management Service (SMS) level, you must complete the SMS Pre- entry programme offered by the National School of Government (NSG). Find course details here: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry- programme/ appointment is subject to successful completion of the Nyukela Programme: Pre-entry Certificate to SMS and submission of proof. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. NB: Please note that false or fraudulent qualifications submitted by applicants will be reported to the South African Police Services (SAPS), and a criminal case shall be opened. Applications: Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered. Do not submit duplicate applications. If applying for multiple posts, submit separate applications for each post. Due to high volumes, the Department will not acknowledge receipt of applications. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not heard from us within 3 months, please consider your application to be unsuccessful. Should, during any stage of the recruitment process, a moratorium be placed on the filling of posts or the Department is affected by any process such as, but not limited to, restructuring or reorganisation of posts, the Department reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process and re- advertise the post at any time in the future. Important: DOA is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting representivity and affirmative action. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates. The Department reserves the right not to fill vacancies. By applying you consent to the collection and processing of your personal information for recruitment purposes. Shortlisted candidates will be required to be available for assessments and interviews at a date and time as determined by the Department. Shortlisted candidates will undergo personnel suitability checks, security vetting and reference checks (including social media profiles). Applications must declare any pending criminal, disciplinary or any other allegations or investigations. Successful candidates must pass security clearance, sign an employment contract, sign an annual performance agreement and disclose financial interests. All applicants are required to declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest, to disclose memberships of Boards and directorships that they may be associated with. Failure to disclose relevant information may result in disqualification or termination. OTHER POSTS

Post 24/02, sourced from the DPSA Circular 24 of 2026. Apply directly to Department of Agriculture (DOA) by 24 July 2026 at 16:00, quoting reference 3/3/1/50/2026. This is an unofficial index; the advert in the circular is authoritative.

Location
Middelburg
Salary
R413 001 p/a · Level 8
Closing date
24 July 2026 at 16:00
Reference
3/3/1/50/2026
How to apply →

Apply directly to the department, by the closing date, quoting the reference.