Principal Inspector Security at Eskom Communications

Introduction

• Position: Principal Inspector Security X1(Generation) Drakensberg PS Task grade: T08 Area of specialization: To protect Eskom’s assets and interest by performing a leading operational physical security duty.
• Department: Security Business Unit: Peaking Operating Unit Location: Drakensberg Pumped Storage Scheme, Bergville, KZN

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and perform access control duties
• Supervise and perform control room duties
• Perform security systems inspections and functional tests
• Leads incident/crime reaction duties and crime scene preservation
• Leads emergency preparedness security response teams
• Performs general tasks

Skills and Competencies Required

Behavioural:

• Integrity, disciplined, professionalism
• Performance driven
• Able to work under pressure and with deadlines
• Ability to interact at a senior level

Leadership:

• Training ability and experience
• Team player
• Employee relationship building

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of security legislation related to security training
• Policies, procedures, standards and practices

Skills

• Be able to co-ordinate and give direction
• Effective customer-care skills
• Must be able to apply theoretical and subject matter on basic business knowledge of the job
• Must be in a position to apply good knowledge of governance, security legislation, protocols and situation monitoring

Attributes

• Physical ability – fitness to perform operational duties
• Psychologically suitable – perform under stressful and dangerous situations
• Must have a valid driver’s license and must be able to drive
• No criminal record

Assessment

• Decision-making versus implementation
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Team spirit
• SASSETTA Skills programme 1-4
• National Key Point Unit Standards
• Firearm competence (business purposes)

Minimum Requirements

Qualification(s):

• Grade12/NCV4/NSC3/N3 and languages, or
• Diploma/Certificate in the relevant function at NQF4 with 120 credits

Experience:

• 2 years security experience

Professional Registration:

• Private Security Industry Regulation Authority (PSIRA) Grade B

Apply by: 15 October 2025