(1520) Security Control Officer - Head Office at South African Reserve Bank

Detailed description

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

• Oversee protection at the Head Office facility of the SARB.
• Conduct thorough inspection and other security measures to ensure compliance with all relevant legislation.
• Monitor the implementation of, and compliance with, applicable policies and procedures.
• Conduct workplace assessments.
• Manage the firearms of the shift.
• Ensure that operational security staff members comply with and are fit for deployment.
• Manage the performance and development of team members.
• Provide administrative support to the management structure of the Security Operations Division at Head Office.
• Provide management information for the purposes of decision making.
• 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 have:

• a Diploma in Security Management or an equivalent NQF6 qualification;
• five years’ experience in a national key point facility protection environment;
• two years’ experience in facility operational security supervision, including security systems, procedures and personnel;
• sound knowledge and understanding of a national key point security environment, emergency and incident management, risk management, control room operations, electronic security systems, key control and relevant legislation;
• a certificate in handling firearms (9 mm pistol, semi-automatic rifle and shotgun);
• a medical, physical and psychological fitness level that is commensurate with the inherent requirements of the position; 
• a Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA) Grade B certificate;
• a favourable security clearance; 
• a valid Code 8 (Code B) driver’s licence;
• proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Word, PowerPoint and Excel) as well as using the internet, enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, the Human Capital Management (HCM) Cloud Solution and email; and availability to work shifts (including weekends) and perform duties as required by operational circumstances.