Looking for government security jobs in Limpopo? The Department of Water and Sanitation is inviting qualified applicants to apply for 26 Security Officer posts under Infrastructure Management: Northern Operations. These posts are based at Nandoni Dam and Mokolo Pump Station, offering an opportunity to work in essential infrastructure protection and site security.
Job Overview
| Employer | Department of Water and Sanitation |
| Closing Date | 06 May 2026 |
| Location | Limpopo, South Africa |
| Post Title | Security Officer (X26 Posts) |
| Salary | R193 359 per annum (Level 04) |
| Branch | Infrastructure Management: Northern Operations |
Available Posts
Security Officer – Nandoni Dam
Reference Number: 060526/08
Number of Posts: 16
Security Officer – Mokolo Pump Station
Reference Number: 060526/09
Number of Posts: 10
These two references appear on the Department of Water and Sanitation eRecruitment portal, and both close on 06 May 2026 at 16:30. (Government of South Africa)
Requirements
Applicants must have:
- NQF Level 4 Certificate
- PSIRA Grade A professional registration
- National Key Point Training Certificate
- Firearm Competency Certificate
Applicants should also have knowledge of:
- National Key Point Act 102 of 1980
- Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995
- Criminal Procedure Act 51 of 1997
- South African Constitution
- Strategic Intelligence Act
- Physical security shift operations
- Minimum Information Security Standards (MISS)
The department also requires skills in threat and risk assessment, investigation, interviewing, communication, report writing, networking, accountability, ethical conduct, conflict management, programme understanding, and security planning.
Duties
Successful candidates will be responsible for:
- Controlling movement of people, vehicles, and goods into and out of the National Key Point
- Permitting or denying entry where necessary
- Responding to security incidents
- Arresting unauthorized individuals where required
- Monitoring premises and security perimeters
- Preventing unauthorized removal or entry of equipment, documents, and stores
- Recording incidents in occurrence books and registers
These duties are listed in the official vacancy circular for Post 13/211. (Government of South Africa)
How to Apply
To apply and view more details, visit the Department of Water and Sanitation eRecruitment portal. Applications for these posts must be submitted online. The vacancy circular states that copies of qualifications, ID, and other supporting documents do not need to be submitted at the application stage and will only be required from shortlisted candidates during interviews.
Enquiries
For enquiries about these posts, applicants can contact:
- Mr KS Thantsha: (015) 307 8600
- Mr P Monkwe (Mokolo): (066) 111 0012
These enquiry details are listed in the official vacancy circular.