Deputy Director Specialized Operations (AD.06.3) at University of the Witwatersrand

Purpose: 

• The incumbent will be responsible and accountable to the Director of Campus Protection Service (CPS).  
• He / She will be directly responsible for crime prevention and crime combating, management of all events and crowd management in the university precinct and external perimeters.
• The incumbent will be responsible for managing the safety and security of students, staff, visitors, and assets within his/her area of responsibility.
• Will be responsible for identifying risks and high crime areas within his/her area of responsibility. He / She will manage deployment of personnel to address crime and university events within area of responsibility and ensure the proper briefing of all personnel under his/her supervision.
• He /She will liaise with the appropriate Manager in relation to crime / incidents and appropriate measures that will be implemented to address and reduce crime and other related incidents

Brief Description        

Responsibilities:

• Manage crime prevention and combatting, events, and ensure response to all crime and incidents on Campus through Crime Prevention and Response Team (CPRT) and contracted external security providers when necessary
• Ensure crime prevention and combating operations which are medium to high risk are conducted as planned and respond to all crime incidents occurring on campus
• Monitor timely response to all reported incidents
• Ensure crime awareness campaigns in hotspot areas are conducted
• Ensure that all planned and unplanned events are attended to
• Ensure all relevant events role players are part of the events planning
• Co-chairing events management committee sitting. To liaise with POS, SAPS and JMPD in the event of protest action
• Manage external perimeter security through briefing and deployment of personnel together with armed response according to crime and risk analysis
• Ensuring adequate deployment of officers on sites and taking responsibility for all the equipment deployed
• Ensure the smooth running of the Joint operational Centre (JOC), to ensure that there is 24- hour deployment of operators
• Ensure equipment, cameras, monitors and panic buttons are functional
• Supervise and ensure constant monitoring of activity using CCTV System to detect/intercept persons engaged in criminal activity and ensure effective follow-up
• Ensure that all JOC Officers are adequately trained

Requirements:

• Matric and tertiary degree in security management or equivalent (NQF 7) in security management.
• PSIRA Grade A / be able to register with PSIRA within three months of employment
• Crowd Management Course
• Armed Response Course / Tactical Training Course
• Preferably 10 years in a security related environment, with at least 5 years in management position with evidence of progressive responsibilities, and preferably within an educational environment
• Must be available 24/7
• Ability to work weekends and evenings as and when necessary
• The candidate must be able to pass background check
• Physical demands are in excess of those for deskbound work, and therefore the incumbent would need to be physically fit
• Ability to interpret and apply applicable legislation, rules and regulations
• Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations
• Ability to enforce legislation and policies tactfully and with respect for the rights of others
• Ability to communicate effectively, analyse data, prepare records and reports
• Ability to work well with diverse groups and provide effective leadership
• Understanding of cultural diversity
• Experience in the higher education sector is preferred
• Membership of SASA and COMPROSA would be advantageous

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, and Behaviors:

• Experience in Crowd management/control; VIP; tactical response; events management; collaboration with external stakeholders
• Planning
• Organizing
• Controlling
• Leading
• Coordination
• Negotiation
• Computer skills
• Monitoring and evaluation
• Report Writing
• Employee Relations (policies and procedures)
• Listening skills
• Communication

Closing Date: 20 July 2025