Deputy Director: Physical Security at KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health

REQUIREMENTS :

• Matric Certificate (Grade 12). An Appropriate Degree or Diploma in (Security Management) – Policing or any equivalent relevant qualification. Three (3) to Five (5) years appropriate Managerial Experience in a Security/ Administration. Unendorsed valid Code B driver’s license (Code 08).
• All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be and integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.

Key Performance Areas: -

• Ensure that Private Security personnel are managed in accordance with the terms and conditions stipulated in Service Level Agreement (SLA): Ensure that all Private Security Providers have a valid SLA in place and Compliance with the SLA by the Private Security providers, Ensure that the Private Security Providers are adhering to PSIRA Prescripts and re registered accordingly. Ensure that physical security audits are planned and conducted accordingly: Manage and arrange Security Audits of all health facilities in the Province and prepare recommendations, Monitor the implementation of recommendations and Prepare quarterly reports to Management on the status of the Departmental Security environment, Conduct physical security audits with other security agencies i.e. SAPS, SSA and NDOH and Submit Quarterly reports to the National Department of Health on the compliance of the Department. Manage personnel security within the department in liaison with the National Intelligence Agency and the SAPS: Coordinate investigations in liaison with SAPS and Internal Risk Management Unit, Prepare Security Awareness and Training Programs for the department, Oversee District Security Awareness and Training Workshops, Ensure that all security breaches are reported and investigated and Monitor progress to conclusion and submit monthly reports per District to Manco. Analyze and develop policies, guidelines aimed at ensuring a safe environment for departmental assets and personnel: Develop Security Policy and Guidelines for implementation for the securing of state assets,
• Ensure that Guidelines and Policies are being implemented and adhered to, Control and co-ordinate the development of Institution specific Policies and Guidelines, Ensure effective access control at all facilities is maintained, Prepare a Provincial Health Security Policy incorporating MISS and MPSS and Ensure that institutions are compliant with MPSS. Manage utilization of resources allocated to the Sub-Component in an efficient and Effective manner including the development of staff:
• Monitoring of budget allocation for the component, ensure that all in-house security personnel are appropriately trained, Ensure that all in-house security personnel within the Department of Health are registered with PSIRA and conduct inspections accordingly, Maintain an appropriate filling system for all physical security matters with the Department including Private Security Providers and Prepare PMDS for staff with the component.