Manager: Campus Protection Services (CPS) at University of Cape Town

PURPOSE

• To provide strategic and operational leadership to the Campus Protection Services.

Minimum qualifications

• Driver’s License
• PSIRA Grade A
• NQF7 equivalent qualification in Security/Risk Management or Policing.
• NQF8 equivalent would be advantageous.

Minimum experience
(type and years)

• At least 8 years’ management experience in a large, unionized security operations management
• environment.
• Senior Security Manager to be PSIRA A registered.
• Experience in higher education security / working with young adults would be preferred

Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft office (intermediate level)
• Business Report Writing.
• Solid understanding of budgeting.
• Ability to develop policies and procedures.
• Integrating safety and security policies with business operations.
• Formulating and evaluating safety and security plans.
• Building and managing emergency response teams.
• Conducting risk audits and assessments.
• Threat and risk detection skills related to human intelligence and open-source intelligence.
• Deputy emergency Joint Operations Centre Co-ordinator.
• Experience using relevant technology and equipment (e.g CCTV, alarms, access control).
• Excellent communication and strong interpersonal skills.
• Outstanding organizational and leadership skills.
• Possess strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Knowledge

• Subject matter specialist.
• Experienced in HR processes, i.e., grievance procedures, disciplinaries and union interaction.
• PSIRA requirements and governance.
• Criminal Procedures Act.
• Professional registration
• or license requirements
• Driver’s License – Code B
• PSIRA Grade A

Closing date

07 Jan 2026