Senior Inspector Security -Cape Town

Senior Inspector Security -Cape Town


Company
Eskom Communications
Location
Cape Town
Posted
3 days ago
Via
via MyJobMag

Job Description
Introduction
• Position/Task Grade: T06 Area of specialization: To protect Eskom’s assets, people and information by performing physical security duties. Department: Nuclear Services Business Unit: Koeberg Operating Unit Location: Western Cape

Job description

Key Responsibilities
• Perform access control duties
• Perform patrol duties
• Perform reaction/response team duties
• Perform emergency preparedness duties
• Perform guard duties
• Perform general security duties

Competencies Required:

Behavioural
• Integrity
• Honesty
• Professionalism
• Trustworthiness

Leadership
• Live the Eskom values and skills
• Grow people
• Ignite passion
• Promote teamwork
• Encourage the right behaviour
• Promote open and transparent communication
• Team player
• Employee relationship building

Knowledge
• Apply theoretical and business knowledge on the job
• Apply good knowledge of governance, security protocols and station monitoring
• Eskom security policies, systems, directives and standards
• K9 handling experience in security and law enforcement environment

Skills
• Effective customer care
• Communication
• Stakeholder management supervisors, colleagues, customers and management
• Computer literate
• Report writing

Minimum requirements

Qualifications:
• Grade 12/NCV4/NSC3 and languages/Diploma/Diploma/Certificate in the relevant function at NQF4 with 120 credits

Experience:
• 2 years related experience in security guarding, patrolling and access control
• National key point NKP training/registration and firearm competency
• Positive security clearance issued by the State Security Agency

Professional Registration :
• Professional Registration Body: PSIRA Grade C or higher

Deadline:8th May,2026

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Security Guard Jobs

Q What is the minimum wage for Security Guard Jobs in South Africa in 2026?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, the minimum wage for security guards in South Africa is R29.75 per hour as of 1 March 2026. Grade D and E officers receive this rate for the first 45 hours weekly with overtime at 1.5 times the hourly rate.
Q What are the eligibility criteria including education and experience for security guard jobs in South Africa?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, applicants must hold a Grade 10 certificate and complete PSIRA Grade E training of 30 hours minimum. No prior experience is required for entry-level Grade E positions but a clean criminal record is mandatory.
Q What documents are needed to apply for security guard jobs in South Africa?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, applicants must submit a certified ID copy, PSIRA registration certificate, proof of Grade 10 education and a SAPS police clearance certificate dated within six months. CVs must include contactable references from previous employers.
Q What are the standard working hours and leave entitlements for security guards in South Africa?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, security guards work a maximum of 45 hours per week with at least one rest day every seven days. Annual leave is 15 consecutive days after 12 months of service plus 10 public holidays.
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