CHIEF SECURITY OFFICER
Requirements
A Senior / Grade 12 certificate. Security Grade B Certificate (Newly issued PSIRA registration, annotate registration on CV). Three (3) to (5) five years supervisory experience in a security environment. A valid 3 firearms competency (SAPS Firearm Competency Certificate for Rifle, Shotgun and Pistol). The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s licence. Strategic and operational plan on security management. Policy implementation. Knowledge of prescribed security legislation e.g. MISS, Protection of Information Act, etc. Knowledge of emergency procedures. Knowledge in Occupational Health and Safety (OHS). Riot control and first aid competencies. Monitoring and evaluation principles. Research procedures and techniques on security issues. Good communication and listening skills. Interpersonal, and leadership skills. Accountability and ethical conduct. Investigation, and problem-solving skills.
Duties
Align and implement security policies and regulations. Ensure firearm regulation is implemented accordingly. Coordination of training on firearms as to ensure competency. Implement emergency contingency and procedures. Conduct site inspections on official residence and offices. Safeguard Departmental assets. Conduct security awareness. Manage the total physical security at the area offices and National Key Point (NKP). Ensure the safe custody and protection of officials, assets and information through the implementation and adherence to the MISS/MPSS. Maintain and implement physical security measures to minimize risks. Monitor and inspect security control registers. Inspections of all installations of all buildings and advise management of all risks. Investigate all incidents that have occurred in the offices and liaise with relevant stakeholders. Develop and implement the contingency and disaster recovery plan in terms of the relevant legislation. Liaise with State Security Agency (SSA), South African Police Services (SAPS), other security agencies and DWS National Security Manager. Manage private security service provider’s contracts. Provide operational and administrative assistance about security activities, forums, trainings, vetting, risk assessments and security reports. Manage and evaluate staff performance on an on-going basis. Conduct investigations where necessary.