Assistant Officer: Incident Response Officer (Post Level 13) Job ID: 6532 at University of the Free State

Duties and responsibilities:

• Respond to reported incidents. 
• Conduct preliminary investigations with respect to reported incidents and cases. 
• Cordon off the incident scene and take pictures.
• Liaise with the shift leader regarding the management of the scene.
• Conduct visible patrol.
• Conduct building inspections.
• Identify safety and security risks and compile a report for the shift leader.
• Participate in emergency evacuation exercises and protest management.
• Assist the shift leader with the management of incidents on shifts,
• Stand in as a shift leader when requested.

Inherent requirements:

• Grade 12 or National Vocational Certificate on NQF Level 4 (attach a copy).
• A Valid Grade B PSIRA Certificate (attach a copy).
• Armed Response Certificate (attach a copy).
• A valid South African driving license (code 8) (attach a copy).
• A minimum of one (1) year’s relevant work experience relating to the duties and responsibilities. 

Recommendations:

• Incident Investigation certificate. 
• Experience within the higher education environment.
• Crowd control certificate (attach a copy). 

Competencies
Required competencies:
Results Orientated:

• The ability to set high standards, establish tough goals, and to work to achieve success.
• The ability to be reliable, responsible, dependable and to fulfil obligations.

Strategic Thinking:

• The ability to deal with several activities at a time.
• The ability to carefully analyse information and use logic to address issues and problems at work.

Business Acumen:

• The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
• Proficient in using MS Office.

Leading:

• The ability to maintain high levels of personal motivation, energy and enthusiasm.
• The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude and encourage people to work together.

Building Coalitions:

• The ability to be self-assured and at ease with people in all types of social situations.
• The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.

Closing date:
23 July 2026