Assistant Director: Physical Security | Government Pensions Administration Agency | Pretoria Jobs
| Job Title | Assistant Director: Physical Security | Government Pensions Administration Agency | Pretoria |
| Company | DPSA |
| Job Reference | ASD/PS/2025/10-1P |
| Category | Government |
| Location | Pretoria, ZA |
| Employment Type | Full Time |
| Date Posted | 2026-06-25T20:12 |
| Closing Date | 2026-07-03T22:11 |
| Status | Open for Applications |
| Salary | ZAR 368147 - 487197 per year |
Assistant Director: Physical Security | Government Pensions Administration Agency | Pretoria - Job Description
Introduction
The Government Pensions Administration Agency is looking for an experienced physical security professional to manage and implement security measures across their facilities in Pretoria. This permanent Assistant Director post is ideal for a security management specialist who is ready to lead a team and safeguard a major government institution.
About the Company
Physical security in a government institution like the GPAA is a serious and multifaceted responsibility. You will be responsible for implementing physical security processes, managing security personnel schedules, conducting threat and risk assessments, overseeing electronic security systems, and ensuring that all GPAA facilities meet the required security standards at all times.
You will also manage the vetting process for employees, ensure compliance with the Minimum Information Security Standards (MISS), liaise with law enforcement and external security bodies, and provide security awareness training across the organisation. This is a role for someone who is disciplined, analytical, and able to handle sensitive information and high-pressure security incidents with professionalism and calm.
Responsibilities
• Ensure the implementation of physical security processes and attend to security incidents
• Assist in investigations into security breaches and maintain incident-tracking databases
• Implement physical security risk assessments including threat and risk assessments, appraisals and security audits
• Analyse risk factors for new and existing facilities and formulate remediation plans
• Manage security personnel schedules and track their attendance
• Render physical security services to contractors, provinces and agencies
• Review and report accidents and inspect all areas for safety and fire hazards
• Liaise with law enforcement and relevant external and internal organisations
• Monitor and maintain all security-related systems including DVR, alarm and access control
• Ensure vetting applications and security clearances for employees
• Implement the Minimum Information Security Standards (MISS)
• Provide physical security awareness and training programmes
• Manage and develop security staff including performance, coaching and work plans
Required Qualifications
• A relevant three-year tertiary qualification (N Dip, B Degree or B Tech, at least 360 credits) or relevant qualification in a related field
• Three to five years of experience in a physical security field
• Two years of supervisory or junior management experience
• Knowledge of: Investigations and security breaches, electronic security systems, policy formulation, OHS Act, fire regulations, National Information Security Policy, Security directives from NIA, SAPS and NPA, Minimum Information Security Standards
• Skills: Computer literacy, communication, report writing, interpersonal skills, conflict resolution, negotiation, operating and auditing skills, disaster and recovery, analytical and innovative thinking, problem solving
• Personal attributes: Honest and integrity-driven, non-aggressive, disciplined, assertive, precise, cooperative, flexible, self-driven, ability to work under pressure
How to Apply
1. Go to https://erecruitment.gpaa.gov.za/ and complete your full profile. Ensure all security-related experience is described in detail.
2. Upload your qualifications, ID and Matric certificate at application stage. Certified copies are required before interview.
3. Apply for reference number ASD/PS/2025/10-1P through the online system.
4. Submit before 12:00 midday on 03 July 2026.
5. For enquiries contact Alletah Mashiane at (012) 319 1218 or Enquiries.erecruitment@gpaa.gov.za.
TIPS TO STRENGTHEN YOUR APPLICATION
• MISS knowledge is specifically mentioned. If you have worked in an environment that implemented MISS or Minimum Physical Security Standards, describe this experience clearly.
• Electronic security systems experience — CCTV, access control, alarm systems and DVR systems — is directly relevant. Name the specific systems you have managed.
• Security clearance management and vetting processes are listed duties. If you have administered vetting or clearance processes in a previous government role, highlight this.
• Incident investigation experience should be described with specific examples — what types of security breaches you investigated, how you documented findings and what recommendations you made.
• This role requires working closely with NIA, SAPS and NPA. Any previous experience liaising with these bodies will significantly strengthen your application