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FREE STATE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
APPLICATIONS : Free State Provincial Department of Social Development utilises an e-Recruitment System (applicants must submit their applications via the online link https://systems.fshealth.gov.za/e-Recruitment/
CLOSING DATE : 13 November 2026
NOTE : All applicants must login/ register to apply for positions. The applicant’s profile on the e-Recruitment is equivalent to the newly approved Z83, and it is the responsibility of applicant to ensure the profiles are fully completed or their applications will not be considered, as per the DPSA Practice Note. Applicants should upload their Curriculum Vitae (CV) on the e-Recruitment system. (Please ensure is in PDF format & maximum size 3MB). The Curriculum Vitae should be specific regarding previous positions occupied and the start date and the end date of the position(s) should be indicated. Accompanying relevant documentation required to be uploaded on the system such as copies of all qualifications including National Senior Certificate/ Matric Certificate, Drivers Licence, ID, etc., such documents need not be certified at point of application, however, certification will be required prior to attending the interview. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on, or before the day of the interview following an invitation from the Department to attend the interview, and such qualification(s) and other related documents should be in line with the requirements of the advertisement. Successful completion of the Senior Management Pre- Entry Programme (Nyukela) is required for being considered for the SMS post prior to appointment. Enrolment for this course should be made on the NSG website at https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. Applications received after the closing date and those that do not comply with these instructions will not be considered. The onus is on the applicants to ensure that their applications are submitted online timeously. Candidates who possess foreign qualifications and/or short courses certificates must take it upon themselves to have their qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). The highest relevant qualification should be captured/listed as the first qualifications on e-recruitment profile. Applications are respectfully informed that if no notification of appointment i.e., received within four months of the closing date, they must accept that their applications. Communication will be limited to the shortlisted candidates only. Suitable candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks (criminal record check, citizenship verification, financial asset check, qualification verification and reference checks). Applications must declare any pending criminal, disciplinary or any other allegations or investigations and/or record. The department reserves the right not to make appointments on the advertised post(s). Free Department of Social Development is compliant with the requirements of POPIA. The Department of Social Development is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. The employment decision shall be informed by the Employment Equity Plan of the Department. It is the departments to promote equity (race, gender, and disability) through the filling of this post(s) with a candidate whose transfer/-promotion/ appointment will promote representativity in line with numerical targets as contained in our Employment Equity Plan.
OTHER POST
SECURITY OFFICER (X50 POSTS)
SALARY : R170 226 per annum (Level 03)
CENTRE : Thabo Mofutsanyana District Office Ref No: DSDFS 103/26 (X6 Posts)
Vrede Sub-Office Ref No: DSDFS 104/26 (X6 Posts)
Senekal Office Ref No: DSDFS 105/26 (X1 Post)
Bethlehem Office Ref No: DSDFS 106/26 (X2 Posts)
Leratong Child & Youth Care Centre Ref No: DSDFS 107/26 (X6 Posts)
Thekolohelong Welfare Centre Ref No: DSDFS 108/26 (X5 Posts)
Dr Beyers Naude Halfway House Ref No: DSDFS 109/26 (X7 Posts)
Trompsburg Office Ref No: DSDFS 110/26 (X1 Post)
Matete Matches Secure Care Centre Ref No: DSDFS 111/26 (X5 Posts)
Kroonstad Office KGI Ref No: DSDFS 112/26 (X2 Posts)
Botshabelo Haven Old Age Home Ref No: DSDFS 113/26 (X6 Posts)
Winkie Direko Secure Care Centre Ref No: DSDFS 114/26 (X3 Posts)
REQUIREMENTS : Basic Security Officer’s course. Basic Education and Training (NQF level 3). Registration with PSIRA Grade C. Knowledge of access control procedures. Knowledge of measures for the control and movement of equipment and store. Knowledge of prescribed security procedures (e.g. MISS, NISA, Protection of Information Act, etc) and the authority on security officers under these documents. Knowledge on the relevant emergency procedures. Successful candidate will be expected to undergo a security clearance. Experience in security will be an added advantage
DUTIES : Perform access control functions. Ensure safety within the premises. Ensure that equipment, documents and stores do not leave or enter the building or premises unauthorized. Ensure that all incidents regarding security breaches are recorded in the occurrence book/registers. Operate control room security equipment.
ENQUIRIES : Mr. MW Molahloe at 083 2915468
