SECURITY OFFICER: SALARY R124 434 PER ANNUM

SECURITY OFFICER REF NO: 3/2/1/2022/608

Directorate: Physical Security and Special Events
SALARY: R124 434 per annum (Level 03)
CENTRE: Gauteng (Pretoria)

REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must be in possession of a Basic Education and Training (NQF level 3) and Basic Security Officer’s course. Job-related knowledge: Knowledge of access control procedures. Knowledge of measures for the control and movement of equipment and stores. Knowledge of prescribed security procedures (e.g. Minimum Information Security Standard (MISS), National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA), Protection of Information Act, etc.) and the authority of security officers under these documents. Knowledge of the relevant emergency procedures.

DUTIES: Perform access control which includes the following: Determine whether visitors have appointments / or the service that the visitors require. Contact the relevant employee to confirm the appointment or refer the visitor to the relevant service delivery point. Complete or ensure that the admission control register is controlled and issue control documents/cards as required. Escort visitors to the relevant employees/venues where required. Operate X-Ray machine in the performance of access control to detect unauthorized and dangerous equipment (e.g. firearms and knives) where required. Utilize a walk-through metal detector for the effectiveness of access control. Ensure that unauthorized
persons and dangerous objects do not enter the buildings/premises. Perform proper lockup for all offices and access points. Identify suspicious conduct. Follow up on incidents. Report all the identified security breaches and noncompliance to the Supervisor. Ensure safety in the building and the premises. Undertake building/premises patrol to identify and check that doors are locked and unlocked as required. That water leaks and taps are closed. Fire hazards exposed electrical contracts and other fire hazards emanating from for instance chemicals. Lights, switch on and off as required, and suspicious objects and packages are reported. Apply emergency procedures (in situations like bomb scares, riots, etc.) and alert emergency services and Department management. Monitor and respond to the alarm system. Ensure that all incidents are recorded in the occurrence book/registers. Ensure that equipment, documents, and stores do not leave or enter the building or premises unauthorized. Complete or ensure that register to control the movement of equipment, stores, and documents are completed. Ensure that no equipment, stores, or assets of the Department leave the building/premises unauthorized. Inspect vehicles entering and leaving the premises. Gather information and report on missing or stolen equipment and stores. Handle documents at points of entry according to classification and the prescripts. Operate control room security equipment. Monitor all movements, events, and activities within the Department’s premises using Close Circuit Television (CCTV) equipment. Ensure that the security system is in good working condition. Immediately report all incidents monitored, and report to the supervisor. Monitor all access points for effective access control. Report all identified non-compliance to security policy and procedures to improve office security.

ENQUIRIES: Ms. D Swanepoel Tel No: (012) 312 8436

APPLICATIONS: Applications can be submitted by post to: Private Bag X833, Pretoria, 0001, or hand delivered to 184 Jeff Masemola Street (formerly known as Jacob Mare), corner of Jeff Masemola and Paul Kruger Streets, Pretoria, or to Agriculture Place, 20 Steve Biko (formerly Beatrix) Street, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0001.

NOTE: Indian Males and African, Coloured and Indian Females, and Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Willingness to travel, work shifts and work irregular hours will be essential.