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Sol Plaatje University (SPU) Latest Vacancies – October 2025

ByJoeme

We are pleased to present to you an updated list of Sol Plaatje University (SPU) latest vacancies for October 2025 and how to apply. It involves the Job titles, roles/responsibilities, requirements and the salary involved.

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SPU CAREER (VACANT) POSITIONS, ROLES, REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS 

Applications are invited from qualified persons for the positions shown below.

1. Senior Manager (P7): Security Services

Requirements & Eligibility

Minimum formal qualifications

  • National Diploma (NQF level 6) or B-degree or Advanced Diploma in Security Management, Policing Practice / Science or Criminology.

Mandatory certificates / licences

  • Valid Grade A PSIRA certificate.
  • Valid South African driving licence.

Experience

  • 5–8 years relevant experience linked to the duties of the post.

Recommended (not strictly required but strongly preferred)

  • Senior management experience in a safety & security environment.
  • Experience in higher education.
  • Postgraduate qualification (NQF level 8) in one of the stated fields.
  • SAMTRAC (NOSA) certification.
Possible salary (what to expect)
  • Market benchmark (estimate): Senior manager roles in South Africa (private & public sectors) commonly range from roughly R700,000 → R1,400,000+ p.a. depending on sector, responsibilities and benefits. (Benchmarks: Indeed average Senior Manager ≈ R1.33M/yr; PayScale/industry surveys show senior management medians in the R700k–R900k region). Use these as a rough guide — contact SPU HR for the official package.
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HOW TO APPLY FOR SOL PLAATJE UNIVERSITY (SPU) JOBS

PLEASE READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE APPLYING:

  • Prepare documents (PDFs are best):
    • Essential: Up-to-date CV (clear career timeline), certified/clear copies of qualification(s), Grade A PSIRA certificate, valid SA driving licence, ID (or passport), and contactable referees.
    • Strongly recommended: Short cover / motivation letter (1 page) tailored to the role, and a succinct list of operational achievements (crime reduction initiatives, emergency plans, budget managed, SLA management, partnerships with SAPS, etc.).
    • Name files clearly: Surname_Firstname_CV.pdf, Surname_Firstname_PSIRA.pdf, Surname_Firstname_DriverLicence.pdf, etc.
  • Apply via the SPU online vacancy page (primary method).
    • Click Apply / Submit CV on the official vacancy page (the advert runs through SPU’s recruitment portal). This is the first and correct route for submission. Accept any terms & conditions the portal asks you to accept.
  • Complete every portal field and upload all documents.
    • Incomplete portal submissions are the most common reason for disqualification.
    • Double-check that every mandatory field is filled and every document upload succeeded.
    • The portal shows a confirmation or reference when the upload completes — save it (screenshot / download).
  • If the portal fails or you have a technical query
    • Use the enquiry email (spurecruit@spu.ac.za) to: (a) report the portal issue, or (b) ask whether HR will accept emailed documents as an exception. Do not email your application instead of using the portal unless HR instructs you to. The advert lists this email for enquiries.
  • After submission
    • Save the portal confirmation and note the date/time. If you don’t receive an on-screen confirmation or email, take screenshots of the final page and the uploaded files page and keep them.
    • If you have not heard within a reasonable timeframe after the closing date, use the enquiry email for a polite status check (quote the vacancy title and your portal reference).
  • Prepare for selection & assessments
    • The advert notes the role may be subject to assessments — prepare for practical scenario questions, leadership/incident management examples, policy development and SLA oversight. Have original documents ready for verification if shortlisted.
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Application Deadline

  • Applications should reach the Sol Plaatje University (SPU) Management on time. As it is indicated for each positions of interest above.

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Joeme is a biochemist by training and a SEO content writer by passion. He has been writing content for the past 4 years. He has expertise in career-related information, education and university admissions.

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