Patrol Officer (Twelve posts) (Post Level 14) - Ref. RKS/153/0626 at Stellenbosch University

Duties/Pligte
The primary duty of this member is the proactive patrolling on foot and motorcycle.

The following duties are also required of the member:

• Proactively identifying, investigating, following up and keeping record of high risk circumstances that can jeopardise the safety of Stellenbosch University (SU) property and community.
• Relieving duties in the Operational Centre for alarm and camera monitoring.
• Acting as the enquiry and reference point for SU during patrols on campus.
• Providing timeous reaction for standby duty where emergency services are deployed on campus.
• Assisting clients during fire-drills at residences and academic buildings.
• Interacting positively with campus community members on a daily basis and assisting members in identifying potential safety and/or criminal problems.
• Providing excellent customer related services to students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
• Responding to, and managing all emergencies and disasters on campus.
• Providing escort services for visitors, students, staff, and faculty, as necessary, and providing other public assistance, such as lockout services, jump-starts, and routine information.

Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes

• Senior Certificate (Grade 12).
• Valid Grade B registration with PSIRA and PSIRA Event registered.
• Must be client oriented.
• Have strong human relations skills with the ability to interact positively with a diverse university population.
• Excellent verbal communication skills in at least English and Afrikaans.
• Contactable work related references.
• Clear criminal record.
• Good physical and mental health.
• Willingness to work shifts.
• Willingness to provide extra services, such as working overtime, as required from time to time.
• Must have the physical ability to make an arrest when necessary.
• Own transport to and from work.
• Be team orientated.
• Have the ability to function on foot patrol in inclement weather conditions for extended periods of time.
• Have the ability to work outdoors in inclement weather for extended periods of time.

Recommendation/Aanbeveling

• A valide Code EB driver's licence.
• Motorcycle licence;
• Computer literacy;
• Skilled in the use of MS Outlook.

Closing Date: 02-Jul-2026