South African Police Service (SAPS) invites unemployed individuals who meet all the necessary criteria to apply for their security vacancies 2025
SAPS Security Officer Vacancies 2025 (X45 Posts) – Apply Now
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has officially announced 45 Security Officer vacancies for 2025 across multiple provinces. These opportunities provide an excellent entry point into the law-enforcement environment for disciplined, motivated, and security-focused individuals.
If you are looking for a stable government job with long-term growth, this SAPS Security Officer recruitment is one of the best opportunities in South Africa for 2025.
About the South African Police Service (SAPS)
SAPS is a national law-enforcement institution mandated to:
- Prevent and combat crime
- Maintain public safety and order
- Protect citizens, infrastructure, and state assets
As one of the country’s largest government employers, SAPS offers:
- Structured career development
- Skills training and professional growth
- Stable employment and pension benefits
The Security Officer position plays a crucial role in protecting SAPS buildings, vehicles, equipment, uniforms, employees, and visitors through strict access control and safety procedures.
SAPS Security Officer Vacancies 2025 – Post Distribution (X45 Posts)
Western Cape – SAPS Academy Philippi (X16 Posts)
Ref No: HRD1/11/2025
Private Bag X3, Parrow, Cape Town
Gauteng – Pretoria & Benoni
Corporate Support Services – Silverton, Pretoria
- Ref No: SCM 1/2025 (X5 Posts)
SCM Head Office – Pretoria West Auction Centre
- Ref No: SCM 2/2025 (X7 Posts)
SCM Head Office – Silverton Auction Centre
- Ref No: SCM 3/2025 (X7 Posts)
Transport Management – New Vehicle Store, Benoni
- Ref No: SCM 4/2025 (X2 Posts)
Limpopo – Lebowakgomo
Uniform Shop – Limpopo Province
- Ref No: SCM 5/2025 (X1 Post)
Eastern Cape – Bisho
Uniform Shop – Eastern Cape Province
- Ref No: SCM 6/2025 (X2 Posts)
Free State – Thaba-Nchu
Uniform Shop – Free State Province
- Ref No: SCM 7/2025 (X1 Post)
Northern Cape – Kimberley
Uniform Shop – Northern Cape Province
- Ref No: SCM 8/2025 (X1 Post)
KwaZulu-Natal – Pinetown
Provisioning Warehouse – KZN Province
- Ref No: SCM 9/2025 (X2 Posts)
Western Cape – Epping
Provisioning Warehouse – Western Cape Province
- Ref No: SCM 10/2025 (X1 Post)
SAPS Security Officer Requirements 2025
To be considered for these vacancies, applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:
General Requirements
- South African citizen
- No criminal record and no pending cases
- Fluent in at least two official languages (English required)
- Willing to undergo security vetting and fingerprint screening
- Prepared to work shifts, weekends, and irregular hours
Education & Skills
- Grade 10 (Standard 8) / NQF Level 3 or higher
- PSIRA Registration
- Grade C Security Certificate or higher
- Not declared unfit to possess a firearm
- Willing to obtain and maintain firearm competency
Added Advantages (Optional)
These are not compulsory, but they improve your chances:
- Diploma or Degree in Security Management
- Additional security training courses
- Valid driver’s licence (light motor vehicle)
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Successful applicants will perform essential security duties including:
- Access Control
- Enforcing Access to Public Premises & Vehicles Act
- Verifying IDs, appointments and visitor information
- Issuing/collecting visitor cards
- Registering employees, visitors and contractors
- Screening & Searching
- Conducting electronic and physical searches
- Preventing unauthorised items from entering SAPS premises
- Screening packages, equipment, and suppliers
- Patrolling & Surveillance
- Patrolling buildings, fences, restricted zones
- Detecting and reporting suspicious behaviour
- Guarding SAPS vehicles, uniforms, and equipment
- Security Reporting
- Reporting faulty security equipment
- Escalating incidents to senior officials
- Maintaining accurate security logs
This role is ideal for individuals who are observant, disciplined, and committed to maintaining safety and order.
How to Apply for SAPS Security Officer Vacancies 2025
Applicants may submit their applications via POST, HAND DELIVERY, or EMAIL, depending on the location.
1. SAPS Academy Philippi – Western Cape (X16 Posts)
Postal Address:
SAPS Academy Philippi
Private Bag X3
Parrow
Cape Town
7499
Physical Delivery:
SAPS Academy Philippi
New Eisleben Road
Philippi
- Email Submission:
2. SAPS Supply Chain Management – All Other Provinces
Postal Address:
The Divisional Commissioner: Supply Chain Management
Human Resource Management
Private Bag X254
Pretoria
0001
(Attention: Lt Col MPP Moleko)
Physical Delivery:
117 Cresswell Road
Corner Cresswell & Pretoria Road
Silverton, Pretoria
(Main Entrance – Wooden Box)
Email Submission: