(1257) Team Leader: Head Office Security Operations - GSMD at South African Reserve Bank

Job Description

Brief description

• The main purpose of this position is to plan and supervise the day-to-day security operations of the Head Office Facility within the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) Group.

Detailed description

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas:

• Provide operational supervision to the Head Office security teams in the execution of day-to-day security services to the SARB.
• Fulfil the team leadership function pertaining to on-the-job training, development and performance of Head Office operational security members.
• Provide input into governance documents for Head Office Security Operations to ensure operational compliance.
• Ensure compliance and implementation of policies, procedures and legislative requirements within the function.
• Plan and implement special security events held at Head Office. 
• Analyse and escalate management information to the Manager:  Head Office Security Operations for decision making. 
• Provide the security resources in support of the Head Office Security Operations function. 
• Manage the Fit-for-Deployment Programme for Head Office operational security members and ensure compliance to inherent minimum job requirements.
• Implement Head Office risk and vulnerability assessment recommendations and communicate such to the Manager:  Head Office Security Operations.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders in mitigation of any risks related to Head Office security operations.
• Ensure the operational fitness of advanced and basic equipment for Head Office security.
• Proactively broaden knowledge of own functional area, displaying willingness to make improvements in the unit (including methods and practices).

Qualifications

To be considered for this position, candidates must be in possession of:

• a Bachelor’s degree in Security Management, Security Risk Management or an equivalent/related NQF 7 qualification; 
• five years’ experience in a National Key Point security environment, with at least two years supervisory experience; and
• sound knowledge of the security industry, security systems and technology, facility operational security and relevant legislation.

 Additional requirements include:

• drive for results;
• promoting team work; 
• developing and growing others; 
• effective communication;
• building and maintaining relationships; 
• impact and influence; 
• negotiating skills; 
• interpersonal sensitivity; 
• analysing and problem-solving skills;
• planning and organising;
• judgement and decision-making skills; and 
• integrity.

Apply Before 09/19/2025