Assistant Director: Security Management at Mpumalanga Department of Public Works, Roads and Transport

Requirements: 

• Grade 12 Certificate plus a 3-year National Diploma in Security Management / Security Risk Management / Policing (NQF LEVEL 6 as recognized by SAQA). Professional registration with PSIRA Grade A, plus 3 years of work experience as Security Officer. No criminal record. Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the coordination of all security aspects (administration, physical, information, personnel, and ICT) in line with MISS and MPSS. Develop security policies, frameworks, security plans, and standard operating procedures. Develop a departmental vetting strategy and investigations for security clearance. Liaise with SAPS and SSA regarding all incidents or suspected incidents of security breaches and information leakages and recommend mitigating strategies/actions against identified security threats.
• Develop and implement departmental events management procedures. Liaise with SAPS on issues involving criminal activities for staff and advise management on security matters. Oversee the monitoring and evaluation of security compliance, performance of outsourced security service providers, and adherence to SLAs. Management of personnel and financial resources.
• Coordination of reports. Ensure the availability and existence of proper security systems. Conduct a security assessment/appraisal and give advice on security systems and general security measures. Ensure the safety of departmental documentation, personnel, and assets. Coordinate vetting and screening of officials. Conduct investigations on security-related matters. Manage Resources (human, financial, assets/equipment).