Security Officer at Western Cape Government

REQUIREMENTS :

• Applicants must display competency in the post-specific core functions; Be in possession of a Senior Certificate (Grade 12) or National Certificate (Vocational) recorded on the National Learner Record Database on NQF level 4; Registration with the Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA); Be in possession of at least a Grade C security certificate; Not declared unfit to possess a firearm; Be willing to undergo firearm competency training. Be willing to maintain firearm competency.

DUTIES :

• Execute Access Control in terms of the Control of Access to Public Premises and Vehicles Act (Act No. 53 of 1985); Positive identification of employees, visitors and contactors at the security access point; Registering of employees, visitors and contractors, electronic searching of employees, visitors and contractors; Authorize entry in to the premises to employees, visitors and contractors after complying with all the legislative requirements, confirm visits with the hosts and ensure escort in line with the prescripts; Issue admission control cards to visitors and receive them back; Keep the necessary visitor’s register; Check suppliers, articles and objects, where necessary, before they are allowed to be brought into the premises to ensure that the safety of the premises will not be threatened; Patrol buildings and fenced-off areas; Guard vehicles and equipment in the field – ONLY from a security point of view. Check all security equipment and facilities and act, when necessary; Bring any deficiencies or problems regarding security matters to the attention of senior security personnel.