Responsibilities of the Specialist: Safety and Security Services
Manage security liaison, security policy development and implementation of such a policy
- In cooperation with Management, direct the development of an effective strategy to mitigate safety and security risks.
- Maintain continuity of safety and security operations and safeguard the CETA assets and personnel.
- Conduct security appraisals within the CETA; and ensure continuous safety and security of all within the CETA premises and environment.
- Develop security specifications and manage service providers appointed for security services.
- Develop security policies and protocols and implement those to ensure compliance with OHS Act is continuously achieved.
- Working with relevant Management, design and implement a system that assist CETA prevent, detect and report cyber security threats and potential attacks.
Safety and security functional management within the CETA
- Monitor and control access to classified areas, facilities, or computer systems, ensuring only authorised personnel are granted entry.
- Enforce security policies, procedures, and regulations to protect classified information and assets, and in collaboration with Records Manager conduct periodic audits to ensure compliance.
- Respond to security incidents, conduct investigations, and implement corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
- Implement and maintain physical security measures, such as CCTV surveillance, alarm systems, and access control systems throughout the institution.
- Assist in developing and implementing emergency response plans, evacuation procedures, and crisis management protocols.
- Convene and attend meetings and present findings and business cases to relevant stakeholders when required.
- Implement timeous communication on progress and challenges in achieving the tactical work plans to impact stakeholders.
- Render an effective and efficient security service and a safe working environment, including monitoring access control within designated buildings, implementing physical security plans,
- Implement Information and Personnel Security Plan, manage contingency plans and supervise security personnel at CETA.
- Conduct regular security audits, risk assessments, and mitigation planning.
Develop, manage and implement policies, guidelines, norms and standards in vetting and investigations for security clearance levels
- Develop policies, guidelines, guidelines, norms and standards in vetting as set by the SAA within the CETA in line with the legislative requirements and assist during the implementation and maintenance thereof.
- Manage and co-ordinate the execution of security vetting practices in consultation with the State Security Agency (SSA).
- Manage supportive administrative systems, channels and infrastructure to comply with vetting requirements.
- Co-ordinate and priorities files for vetting and monitor the existing vetting files within the CETA.
- Establish and manage the screening process of companies and other service providers as part of the CETA’s procurement processes.
- Submit reports to Management and SSA on all vetting files and reports completed on a regular basis.
- Advise management during the process of determining personnel suitability for appointments or continued employment in line with the personnel suitability checks (PSC) guidelines.
- Identity and manage the screening of personnel of high security risk.
- Ensure compliance regarding staff pre-screening and vetting in terms of the SSA Act.
Manage safety and security resources, projects and files
- Participation in project and task teams dealing with variety of safety and security subject areas.
- Conduct vetting and security related research and development for the benefit of the CETA.
- Implement and manage processes within the CETA including the management of files and reports by ensuring quality control and effective and efficient workflow done by security personnel and report on all work allocated.
- Identify skills development needs and provide training and development opportunities for security personnel.
- Provide advice and guidance on the interpretation and application of legislation, policies and procedures as they pertain to safety and security.
- Monitor the proper utilisation of equipment, stores and expenditure.
- Ensure that all access controls tools and equipment are functional 100% of the time. Ensure all interacting with the CETA are compliant with its safety and security policies, procedures and protocols.
Co-ordinate, develop, maintain and upgrade a security plan based on threats analysis and vulnerabilities
- Direct the staff in identifying, developing, implementing and maintaining security processes; and implementing policies throughout to reduce risks.
- Perform continuous security threats analysis for CETA staff, records and all other assets concerned.
- Respond to incidents and limit exposure and liability in all areas of information, financial, physical, personal and reputation risk from a safety and security perspective.
Manage and administrate the physical security component (leave, overtime and performance assessment)
- Manage discipline and dispute threats in the institution.
- Co-ordinate strike management procedures, where applicable.
- Conduct preliminary theft investigations by establishing appropriate standards and associated risk mitigation controls and ensuring that through subordinate managers, coordinates events operational / security plans, activities to ensure protection of executives (VIP) and dignitary guests.
Requirements
Desired Skills, Experience, Competencies and Attributes
- Bachelor’s Degree in Human / Social Sciences, Forensic Investigation, Law, Security Management or equivalent (NQF level 7).
- Codes/Grade A in Security (like from PSIRA, etc).
- A valid Security Certificate.
- Security vetting fieldwork training and evaluation completed at either the State Security Agency, Defence Intelligence or South African Police Services (Security Managers’ Course from SSA).
- Nyukela Certificate from NSoG; will be an added advantage.
- Practical experience in a security environment, management of security human resources,
- Five (5) to 7 years’ experience in security, protection services, vetting and screening; of which 3 of those years’ experience should be at a supervisory level.
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