Senior Officer: Security Investigation - Centurion at Road Accident Fund

Purpose of the Job: 

• Reporting to the Manager: Security Investigation, the successful incumbent is responsible for the implementation of investigations on all suspected offenses within RAF and it premises.

Key Performance Areas

Security Plans and Systems

• Assist in the development of security plans and systems to secure all people on company premises and property.
• Keep up-to-date with security investigation trends and provide insights to the manager on emerging issues, risks, and the implementation of changes required and insights on policy matters.
• Liaise with SAPS.
• Ensure the provision of evidence and testimony in court and disciplinary hearings.

Security Investigations

• Conducting investigations into offenses contravening local law or organisational policy committed by RAF staff members and non-RAF staff members.
• Escalate matters of the prosecution to the manager where applicable.
• Conducting security risk assessments for the entire organisation as well as guiding the implementation of corresponding mitigation measures.
• Provide technical advice regarding the requirements and specifications for strengthening existing and new building security systems are provided.

Reporting

• Contribute to the preparation and submission of Regulation reports.
• Aid in the development of functional reporting systems, for management, project or performance reporting.
• Report regularly and periodically perform necessary submissions as and when required to provide progress updates and/or inform management decisions.

Stakeholder Management

• Maintain proactive and progressive relationships with key stakeholders.
• Deal with inquiries and requests for information from both internal and external stakeholders.
• Aid in the maintenance of relationships with vendors, service providers or procurement teams and ensure that all relevant procured items are invoiced and paid on time.

Qualifications and Experience

• National Diploma in Security Management/ Criminal Justice/ Forensic Science or related qualification.
• PSIRA Grading.
• Relevant 4 years’ experience in a Security Investigation related environment of which 1 year must have been on a supervisory level.

Technical and Behavioral Competencies Required

• Planning, organising and coordinating.
• Personal mastery.
• Judgment and decision making.
• Ethics and values.
• Client service orientation.
• Thorough knowledge on Management of Information Secuirty Systems (MISS) and MPSS.
• Knowledge on Information security strategy and management.
• Information security and/or privacy awareness.
• MS Office Skills.