Security Officer - SAPS Modimole VSS

POST: Security Officer

LOCATIONS:

1. Modimole VSS, Limpopo
2. Sibasa VSS, Limpopo

LEVEL OF REMUNERATION: Salary level 3, R128 166 per annum

REFERENCES: LIM 36/2022 (6 posts)

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 into 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 take action, when necessary;
• Bring any deficiencies or problems with regard to security matters to the attention of senior security personnel.

Requirements:

• Applicants must display competency in the post-specific core functions of the post;
• Be fluent in at least two of the official languages, of which one must be English;
• Be a South African Citizen;
• Must have no previous criminal / departmental convictions or criminal/departmental cases pending;
• Applicants will be subjected to a vetting process which will include security screening and fingerprint verification;
• 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 or higher;
• Not declared unfit to possess a firearm;
• Be willing to undergo firearm competency training;
• Be willing to maintain firearm competency;
• Must have no criminal record or pending criminal/departmental cases;
• A degree / Diploma in the field of security will be an added advantage;
• Relevant courses in the field of the post as well as a valid driver’s license for at least a light motor vehicle will serve as an advantage;
• Be willing to work shifts and extended hours.