Assistant Director: Physical Security at Department of Trade, Industry and Competition

REQUIREMENTS :

• Qualification at NQF level 7 as recognized by SAQA in Security Management / Physical Security & Risk Management or relevant qualification and registered with Private Security Industry Regulator Authority (PSIRA) (Grade A). 3-5 years’ experience in physical security services in private / public services environment. 

DUTIES :

• Physical Security Management: Manage and monitor compliance with MISS and MPSS; review security policies and SOPs. Oversee access control, CCTV and security systems; evaluate and recommend system improvements. Attend and manage physical security incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Physical Security Awareness: Design and deliver physical security awareness and induction training; publish communiques and newsflashes. Coordinate external presentations (e.g., SAPS) and liaise with external security agencies. Security Committee & Coordination: Arrange and service security committee meetings; prepare meeting packs and minutes; coordinate quarterly meetings with stakeholders.
• Security Sweeping & TSCM: Coordinate TSCM sweeping for ministerial and sensitive areas and facilitate pre-inspections and SSA sweeping. Investigations & Risk Assessments. Conduct investigations into breaches, perform root-cause analysis and recommend corrective measures. Support risk assessments for events and office environments and follow up cases with SAPS as required.
• Reporting: Compile monthly reports, inspection reports and incident reports for management with recommendations.
• Procurement & Contract Management: Facilitate procurement of physical security systems and suppliers for guarding services in regional offices. Staff Supervision. Supervise Security Admin Officers and guarding companies; perform inspections and advise on deployment improvements.