Department of Health Security Guard Level 3 Vacancy 2026
The Gauteng Department of Health is inviting suitably qualified candidates to apply for Security Guard Level 3 positions at Tambo Memorial Hospital. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with security experience who are passionate about protecting people, property, and healthcare facilities while contributing to quality public healthcare services.
Successful candidates will be responsible for maintaining safety and security throughout the hospital, ensuring access control, monitoring surveillance systems, and assisting staff, patients, and visitors. The positions require individuals who are physically fit, reliable, professional, and willing to work shifts, including weekends, public holidays, and night duty.
Position Details
- Employer: Gauteng Department of Health
- Position: Security Guard Level 3
- Reference Number: refs/050301
- Location: Tambo Memorial Hospital, Gauteng
- Directorate: Security
- Number of Posts: 2
- Salary: R170,226 per annum plus benefits
- Closing Date: 05 August 2026
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
- Grade 10 or an equivalent qualification.
- Basic Security Course (Grade C).
- A valid and renewed PSIRA Grade C certificate.
- At least one year of appropriate security industry experience.
- No criminal record or pending criminal cases.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Willingness to work shifts, weekends, public holidays, and night shifts.
- Ability to work with different categories of patients, including mental health patients.
Previous experience within the Public Service will be an added advantage.
Knowledge Required
Applicants should have knowledge of:
- Access to Public Premises and Vehicles Act (Act 53 of 1985).
- Trespass Act (Act 6 of 1959).
- Minimum Information Security Standards (MISS).
- Minimum Physical Security Standards (MPSS).
- Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA).
- Mental Health Act.
- Criminal Procedure Act.
- PSIRA Act.
- Public Finance Management Act (PFMA).
- Batho Pele Principles.
- Ministerial Quality Priorities for Health.
Key Responsibilities
Successful candidates will be responsible for:
- Monitoring CCTV systems and ensuring the control room is never left unattended.
- Providing access control to hospital premises.
- Conducting regular patrols of hospital wards and high-risk areas.
- Safeguarding patients, staff, visitors, and hospital assets.
- Assisting with restraining violent patients where necessary.
- Tracing missing patients in accordance with departmental procedures.
- Preventing unauthorised persons and dangerous objects from entering the hospital.
- Reporting security incidents and breaches to supervisors.
- Escorting patients, visitors, staff, and contractors.
- Updating security registers and incident reports.
- Assisting during emergencies.
- Clamping illegally parked vehicles according to hospital policy.
- Ensuring hospital doors are secured.
- Reporting water leaks, damaged electrical cables, and other hazards.
- Ensuring government vehicles leave the premises only with proper authorisation.
- Assisting with the safe handling and storage of firearms brought into the hospital.
Application Requirements
Applicants must submit:
- A fully completed and signed new Z83 Application Form.
- An updated and detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV).
Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and supporting documents before the interview. Applications must be submitted online through the Gauteng Government recruitment portal before the closing date.
Why You Should Apply
This is a great opportunity to secure permanent employment within the Gauteng Department of Health while contributing to the safety and security of patients, healthcare workers, and visitors. The position offers a competitive government salary, employee benefits, and valuable experience within the public healthcare sector.
Closing Date: 05 August 2026
Interested candidates who meet the minimum requirements are encouraged to submit their applications before the closing date. The Gauteng Department of Health is committed to Employment Equity, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.