Assistant Director: Security Operations

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REF NO: DT65/2026 REQUIREMENTS: A recognized NQF Level 6 qualification in Security Management / Safety Management or other related qualifications. Minimum of 3 years in a Security Management environment, of which 2 years must be at senior practitioner level. Experience in Security / SAPS / SSA / Private Security. Experience in Access Control. Investigations Experience. Ability to interpret Security legislation such as MISS and MPSS. Knowledge of security-related legislation and prescripts. Ability to interpret and apply security policies, directiv es, procedures and prescripts. Administrative procedures. Financial management. Public Service Act and Regulations. Basic Conditions of Employment Act. Occupational Health and Safety Act. Criminal Procedures Act. Access to Public Premises and Vehicles Act. Access Control Procedures. Minimum Physical Security Standards. Minimum Information Security Standards. Good communication skills. Computer Literacy. Organising and Planning. Report writing skills. Good interpersonal relations skills. Occupational Health and Safety. Project Management. Listening skills. Writing skills. Problem -solving. Technical skills. Security management. Observations skills. Investigations skills. Customer relations. A valid driver’s. NOTE: EE Requirements: Coloured Male and White Male candidates as well as Youth and People with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. DUTIES: The successful candidate will be responsible for Managing physical security and monitor the surveillance system; Ensuring that access control is monitored; Monitoring security control room operations; Conducting control room inspections; Monitoring electronic detection systems; Inspecting systems and ensure effective control; Inspecting all security registers; Ensuring professional dress code standards is maintained; Conducting after -hours inspections; Monitoring outsourced security service; Managing and control keys for the Department; Ensuring keys are kept in line with prescripts; Keeping and control safe keys and combination; Ensuring that keys are issued as per policies and prescripts; Inspecting key storage cabinets; Identifying risks and threats to the security of the department and vulnerability of the department’s capability to counter security threats; Conducting physical security inspections and patrols; Verifying effectiveness of security system; Ensuring that security officers patrol the building; Conducting investigations and compile report in case of physical security incidents/breaches; Investigating and report security breaches; Managing duty shift for security personnel; Ensuring availability of monthly shift rosters; Preparing shift allowance claims; Managing and plan leave; Checking shift registers; Compiling shift allowance claims; Managing of Reception Services; Monitoring reception operations; Inspecting visitor registers; Compiling visitor statistics; Ensuring professional dress code; Supervising human resources; Ensuring quality of work; Ensuring personnel development; Assessing staff performance. SALARY: R487 197 per annum (Level 09), excludes service benefits. CENTRE: Pretoria ENQUIRIES: Mr M Mohlabeng Tel No: (012) 444 6222 APPLICATIONS: Email application: Recruitment6526@tourism.gov.za

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