42004256 - Section Leader at eThekwini Municipality

Key Responsibility Areas:

• Co-ordinates and controls key dimensions associated with the provision of a service.
• Supervises and controls outcomes associated with utilization, productivity and performance of personnel within the section. 
• Performs functions associated with assessing the risk and volatility in certain situations which may cause harm to people, property and equipment. Exercises the powers of a Peace Officer in terms of sections 41 and 42 of the Criminal Procedure Act 51 of 1977 (As amended).
• Escorts and rapid response. 
• Undertakes activities/tasks associated with the functionality when there is illegal land invasion or the threat of land invasion. 
• Provides and inspection and security function at protected sites. 
• Provides static protection at the City Hall and its vicinity. 
• Co-ordinates and controls key dimensions and requirements associated with the provision of a protection service for VIPs. 
• Co-ordinates specific administrative and reporting requirements associated with the key performance and result indicators of the functionality.
• Attends to the application of specific maintenance sequences with respect to equipment and vehicles.

Competencies:

• Problem Solving. 
• Communication. 
• Ethics and Professionalism.
•  Negotiation and Influencing. 
• Patrol, Enforcement and Emergency Response.
•  Interpersonal Relationships. 
• Service Delivery Orientation. 
• Action and  Outcome Orientation. 
• Resilience. Cognitive Ability. 
• Team Orientation. 
• Coaching and Mentoring.
• Special Conditions:
• Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the handling and use of firearms.
•  Required to work long hours under arduous conditions and be prepared to carry out standby duties after hours and overtime duties as and when required. 
• The post of section Leader is interchangeable with all Section Leader posts within Security Management unit. 
• The essential qualifications to be applicable to all new Section Leaders appointed from the date that the new grade is authorised.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be physically fit and able to perform the duties of the job.

Qualifications
Essential Requirements:

• Diploma (NQF Level 6) in a Police, Military or a recognised Security or Law Enforcement environment. 
• Valid First Aid Certificate Level 2 
• Peace Officer’s certificate or to be obtained within 1 year from date of appointment.
• Valid Firearm Competency certificate (handgun, shotgun or rifle).
•  Valid PSIRA registered Grade A certificate. 
• Valid motor vehicle driving license 
• 3 years relevant experience within the Police, Military or a recognised Security or Law Enforcement environment. 
• Computer Literacy.