Security Officer REF: SO/01/2025 at Mine Health and Safety Council (MHSC)

Minimum requirements:

• Matric
• Grade A security qualification
• National Certificate in Security Management
• Registration with the Security Officers Board is essential
• At least 4 years’ experience of office security

Key performance areas:

The successful candidate will be responsible for, but not limited to the following:

• Patrol premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensure security of doors, windows, and gates
• Answer alarms and investigate disturbances
• Monitor and authorise entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to guard against theft and maintain security of premises
• Write reports of activities and irregularities, such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences
• Call police or fire departments in cases of emergency, such as fire or presence of authorized persons
• Circulate among visitors, patrons, and employees to preserve order and protect property
• Warn persons of rule infractions or violations, and apprehend or evict violators from premises, using force when necessary
• Operate detecting devices to screen individuals and prevent passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas
• Inspect and adjust security systems, equipment, and machinery to ensure operational use and to detect evidence of tampering
• Assisting in investigations pertaining to all security issues;
• Notify management of any impending threat to the general safety, security at MHSC