BodyGuard (VIP) at Midvaal Local Municipality

REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12.
• Close Protection Officer (CPO) Qualifications.
• Computer Literate (MSWord, Excel & PowerPoint).
• Valid Driver’s Licence.
• Advanced driving certificate will be an added advantage.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, adaptability, assertiveness, leadership, conflict and stress management, negotiation skills, problem solving skills, office management, strong administrative skills and writing and typing skills.
• Knowledge of VIP Protection Services.
• Registered, licensed and competent to operate a firearm.
• At least 3 years’ relevant experience within a VIP/Close Protection environment.

DUTIES

• Provide a professional, effective and accountable close VIP protection (in-transit and /or static security) service to the Council’s Executive Mayor and Speaker, including other dignitaries assessed to be at risk.
• Drive the principal to and from identified areas outside Midvaal within the parameters of the law, Council Policy and the principles applicable to the safety of life, limb and property.
• Render venue protection at places visited by the Executive Mayor and/or other dignitaries as per operational plans.
• Responsible for advance contingency planning for security measures at venues, to traveling routes that are used by the Executive Mayor, and other dignitaries.
• Responsible for vehicle maintenance, including conducting pre-start and post-start inspections, completing relevant registers and ensuring that services are maintained.
• Perform duties outside of normal working hours (after hours or over weekends).
• Perform general administrative functions within the office when not transporting or providing VIP services.
• Perform any other related ad hoc tasks as requested or required by management from time to time.