Senior Security Officer

What you will need

• Grade B PSIRA.
• Knowledge of access control procedures, measures for the control and movement of equipment and stores, prescribed security procedures (e.g.
• MISS, NISA, Protection of Information Act, etc.) and the authority of security officers under these documents, relevant emergency procedure.
• Effective communication, analytical and numerical skills, organisation and planning, ability to meet deadlines, ability to work in a team, interpersonal skills, problem solving, motivational skills, computer literate, ability to operate equipment and machines.
• Analytical thinking, ability to work under stressful situations, ability to communicate at all levels, good interpersonal relationship and hard-working.

Experience

A minimum of Grade 12 qualification and No experience required.

Skills and competencies

• Effective communication, analytical and numerical skills, organisation and planning, ability to meet deadlines, ability to work in a team, interpersonal skills, problem solving, motivational skills, computer literate, ability to operate equipment and machines.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise the security functions performed by the security officers/service providers, ensuring adherence to department security policies: Allocate duties to security officers/service providers, monitor outcomes and institute the necessary corrective measures to address deviations from norms and standards.
• Monitor access control to prevent unauthorized entry in buildings and other premises.
• Authorisation of the equipment, documents and stores into or out of the building or premises, Inspect and report all none functioning of security measures (e.g.
• XRay machines, Walk-through metal detectors, security lights and etc.).
• Check incidents/occurrence books/registers.
• Monitor and provide support in case of emergencies.
• Render administrative and related functions, Determine rosters, shift schedules and overtime.
• Monitor performance of employees and determine training needs.
• Control leave and related personnel matters in line with HR procedures and prescripts.
• Provide security related services.
• Administer key control system.
• Identify risks and threats to the security of the department.
• Provide information regarding incidents to investigating officers.
• Monitor and respond to alarm system.
• Report faulty equipment/systems.
• Ensure systems are functioning optimally through scheduled services.
• Conduct preliminary incident investigations and submit reports.
• Administer all control room operations to safeguard the department’s assets, Supervise all control room activities.
• Report all incidents and any identified non-compliance relating to security prescripts.
• Review of footages upon request through proper procedure.
• Update all registers for the incidents observed.

Additional details

• Grade: National

How to apply

Applications for the position of Senior Security Officer must be emailed to: [email protected] 119

• Email: [email protected]
• Enquiries: Mr. V Monnapula
• Telephone: (018) 386 5233

Please note

• Applications must quote the relevant reference number and consist of: A fully completed and signed Z83 form and a recent comprehensive CV.
• Submission of copies of qualifications, Identity document, and any other relevant documents will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
• All non-SA citizens will be required to submit proof of permanent residence in South Africa when shortlisted.
• Personnel suitability checks will be done during the selection process.
• Applicants could be required to provide consent for access to their social media accounts.
• Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
• If you have not been contacted within 1 month of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
• In the pursuit of diversity and redress, appointments will be made in line with the DSBD EE Plan.
• 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 must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
• Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process.
• The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement within three months of appointment, as well as complete a financial interest declaration form within one month of appointment and annually thereafter.
• The Department reserves the right not to fill or withdraw any advertised post.