Close Protection Officer (P10) (Protection Services Division) (X2 POSTS) (Re-advert) at University of Johannesburg

Job Description:

• To provide an effective close protection and security service to at-risk individuals (Principal/s) to prevent risks (both on and off Campuses). Conduct 360- security (potential threat) assessments as and when needed and per Protection plan.

Responsibilities:

Access Control:

• Ensure professional and reliable access control to high-risk areas.
• Ensure the safe protection of people, assets and property by enforcing effective access/egress control measures.
• Ensure visitors and employees have appointments before access to high-risk areas through liaising with support staff, Supervisors and Managers.
• Ensure that external visitors are escorted to high-risk areas on arrival and departure.
• Monitor and operate security systems, alarms, CCTV and access control.

Close Protection:

• Provide personal escort to designated persons both on and off campus as per Protection strategy.
• Driving and providing close protection to designated person’s whist in transit.
• Compile a threat and risk assessment for events.
• Undertake route planning and time optimisation.
• Apply advanced driving skill/techniques in defensive situations.
• Demonstrate tactical and environmental surveillance and propose countermeasures/techniques.
• Liaise with counterparts and protocol officers on matters relating to close protection.

Health and Safety Compliance:

• Continuous liaison with the Senior Director or designates in emergencies in high-risk areas, e.g. fire, hostage situations, unbecoming behaviour by disgruntled employee(s), bomb threats, suspicious persons or parcels.
• Monitor emergency evacuations in accordance with procedures and guidelines.
• Providing First Aid in an area of responsibility.

Physical Fitness:

• Maintain physical fitness through regular training and exercise.
• Maintain mental and physical stamina by adhering to healthy habits.
• Continuous training and practice of unarmed combat.

Other Tasks:

• Perform other tasks as assigned.
• Transport goods or equipment as assigned.
• Coordinate technical surveillance countermeasures.
• Vehicle Inspection and maintenance.

Minimum requirements

• A Diplomas / Certification (NQF 6) in Security Management/Law Enforcement or Safety and Security or related qualification
• Three (3) to five (5) years’ job-related experience.
• Security training (PSIRA Grade A) and relevant accreditation.
• Valid Driver’s license.
• Offensive, Defensive, and advanced driving techniques.
• Firearm handling experience.
• Candidates who pass the first round of interviews may be subjected to physical and psychometric assessments.

Recommendations:

• SASSETA Unit Standards (US 244317, 244319, 244327, 244330, 244334, 246694 & 120486).
• Training in martial arts and unarmed combat (will be given preference).
• First aid training.
• Basic explosives training.
• Surveillance and counter-surveillance skills.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Maintain high-level of discretion.
• Self Defence Techniques.
• Sound interpersonal & communication skills.
• First Aid & Fire Drills.
• Collection & collation of information.
• High levels of integrity.
• Ability to show initiative.
• High level of compliance with Policies and Procedures relevant to the function.
• Ability to understand and follow directions as given.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Distinctive skills in dealing with internal and external executives and high-profile personnel.

Deadline:24th April,2026