(1723) Control Room Operator Cape Town at South African Reserve Bank

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

• Control the access/egress of personnel and visitors through the electronic access control systems.
• Monitor the relevant security and other systems in the control room and react appropriately to situations that may arise (e.g. fire management system, lifts system, evacuation system, radio system and building maintenance system). 
• Handle routine security-related tasks and requests.
• Control the master keys.
• Monitor the closed-circuit television systems.
• Update security occurrences and incidents on the Cyber Incident and Investigation Management System (CiiMS). 
• Fulfil the normal duties of a security official, as and when required.
• Provide information to management 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 Grade 12 certificate/NQF Level 4 qualification; 
• two to five years’ experience in a security environment;
• a Basic Tactical Security Training (BTST) certificate;
• a competence certificate in handling firearms (9 mm pistol, semi-automatic rifle and shotgun);
• medical, physical and psychological fitness level that is commensurate with the inherent requirements of the position; 
• a Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA) Grade C certificate;
• a favourable security clearance; 
• sound knowledge and understanding of physical security, emergency management, electronic security systems and relevant legislation; and
• availability to work shifts (including weekends) and perform duties as required by operational circumstances
• A completed skills programme in control room operations will be an added advantage.