Deputy Director: Security Services at Department of Trade, Industry and Competition

REQUIREMENTS : Proven experience managing physical security systems, access control, CCTV, alarms and electronic security. Experience managing contracts with security service providers and concessionaire arrangements. Experience conducting security risk assessments, TSCM (technical surveillance counter-measures) oversight and incident investigations. Experience in event security planning and compliance with SASREA and SAPS event requirements. Experience developing and implementing physical security strategies, policies, SOPs and MPSS-aligned standards. Experience maintaining asset registers for security equipment and managing lifecycle replacements. 

DUTIES :

• Manage Physical Security & Safety of the dtic and its campus/ regional offices: Manage implementation of comprehensive physical security systems to protect staff, premises and assets. Analyse alarms, incident registers and operational data; plan and direct installation and maintenance of electronic security systems (CCTV, access control, X-ray, radios).
• Manage concessionaire security companies and ensure adequate guarding capabilities across campuses and regional offices. Oversee fire drills, emergency procedures and incident response (including lockdowns); conduct investigations into breaches and report criminal matters to SAPS where required. Ensure licences for registerable equipment (e.g., X-ray machines, radio equipment) are in place and asset registers are maintained. Perform security breach / incident investigations.
• Develop & Implement Policies, Norms & Standards: Conduct threat / risk assessments and develop appropriate mitigation strategies. Develop and manage departmental physical security policies, guidelines, norms and SOPs aligned to MPSS and legislative requirements. Maintain and update the physical security risk register; coordinate SAPS/SSA audits and ensure resolution of audit findings. Oversee TSCM exercises and manage removal/reporting of illicit surveillance; provide security awareness training and staff induction on security policies.
• Provide Security Services for Events: Coordinate event security for ministerial and departmental events in compliance with SASREA and SAPS event categorisation. Provide event security guidance and ensure operational requirements are met by venues, organisers and security providers.
• Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain relationships with SAPS, SSA, DIRCO, metro police, event organisers and other stakeholders to enhance campus and regional security. Support the Security Manager’s Committee and liaise with external authorities on security matters.
• Reporting & Analysis: Compile monthly and quarterly reports on activities, security assessments, incidents and rectification plans. Collate analytics on alarms, breaches and crime trends to develop response plans and lessons learned reports. Prepare close-out reports for events and contribute to management reporting on thefts, losses and security breaches.
• Sub-Directorate Management: Monitor financial resources and assets of the unit, including oversight of guarding contracts and procurement of security equipment and services. Manage human resources of the sub-directorate, supervise staff, ensure PSIRA registration where applicable and implement performance management processes. Provide inputs into strategic and operational planning and ensure compliance with procurement and governance requirements.