SENIOR SECURITY OFFICER REF NO: 3/3/1/83/2026

REQUIREMENTS :

Applicants must be in possession of grade 12 certificate. Grade B Private Security industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA) Certificate. Must have a minimum of three (3) years security experience Job related knowledge: Knowledge of access control procedures. Knowledge of measures for the control and movement of equipment. Knowledge of security incident reporting and recording procedures. Knowledge of the powers, duties and responsibilities of security officers in terms of applicable legislation, policies, standards and procedures. Knowledge of prescribed security Legislation (e.g. Minimum Information Security Standard (MISS), Criminal Procedure Act, Minimum Physical Security Standard (MPSS), Protection of Information Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, etc) and the authority of security officers under these documents. Knowledge on the relevant emergency procedures. Willingness to work 12 hours shifts, travel and work irregular hours (afterhours, weekends and public holidays). Valid driver’s license.

DUTIES :

Supervise the security functions performed by the security officers, ensuring
adherence to department security policies. Allocate duties to security officers,
monitor outcomes and institute the necessary corrective measures to address
deviations from norms and standards. Develop and manage duty rosters, shift
schedules and overtime arrangements in accordance with operational
requirements and applicable prescripts. Monitor access control to prevent
unauthorised 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., X-Ray
machines, Walk-through metal detectors, security lights and etc.). Report
faulty, damaged or non-functional security equipment and systems to the
relevant supervisor or responsible unit.

Supervise human resources/staff. Allocating work. Check, verify and update documentation/registers (leave forms, EPMDS, overtime). Updating work plans and performance standards. Performance assessment. Staff development. Manage export admin office to ensure effecting Wine Online support services. Ensure that incidents are properly recorded in occurrence books, incident registers and other prescribed records. Review security camera footage upon receipt of an authorized request and in accordance with approved procedures. Identify, respond to and report security breaches, incidents, and other irregularities. Monitor and provide support in case of emergencies. Inspect and verify occurrence books, registers and other prescribed security records to ensure that they are accurately and consistently maintained.

Ensure that unauthorized persons and dangerous or prohibited objects do not enter departmental buildings or premises. Conduct security inspections and ensure that all access points and designated areas are properly secured and locked after hours. Ensure that the movement of equipment, assets, documents, and other items into and out of departmental premises is properly authorized and controlled. Administrative and related functions.

Determining rosters, shift schedules and overtime. Monitor performance of employees and determine training needs. Control leaves 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. 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. Ensure that control room personnel perform their duties in
accordance with approved procedures and security prescripts. 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.
ENQUIRIES : Mr Thabo Maila Tel No: (012) 312 8627
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve
Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email
SSOrecruit83@nda.gov.za
NOTE : EE Targets: Coloured Males and African Females, and persons with disability.

Directorate: Vetting, Screening and Special Investigations
SALARY : R237 453 annum (Level 05)
CENTRE : Gauteng: Pretoria