The operations that make up the Group’s Barberton Mines complex have been operating for over 100 years and include the Fairview, Consort and Sheba Mines. These flagship mines are long-life, high-grade operations that produce some 80,000oz of gold per year with an excellent safety record. Barberton Mines has a life of mine estimated at 20 years within the c...
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Create and implement specially designed care programs based on K9-specific requirements.
Verify that implemented programs are effective and modify them where necessary.
Ensure that all the required logistical, care, maintenance and well-being requirements for the dogs and relevant facilities are adhered to.
Ensure effective K9 operational support to security operations.
Ensure that effective K9 operational plans are developed and implemented.
Ensure ongoing specialist security/law enforcement K9 training is done.
Ensure the highest fitness levels are adhered to.
Provide training and care to assigned dogs. Observing and assessing behavioural patterns in dogs, exercising dogs as needed, and utilizing various dog-training techniques to correct problematic behaviours.
Requirements
Grade 12 Certificate.
Degree/Diploma in policing, security or military studies will be advantageous.
Working knowledge of the Firearms Act and must have firearm competency for business purposes (can be completed after being appointed if currently employed in government security structures).
Operational background/training in SAPS/SANDF will be advantageous.
Grade A PSIRA accreditation (if not then must be in place within 1 month of employment).
Relevant specialist security/law enforcement K9 handler qualifications are required.
Minimum of 10 years’ experience in private security/law enforcement.
Must be able to communicate in English (must be able to speak, read and write).
Successfully undergo polygraph examination before employment and on a regular basis.