Security Officers x43 - SAPS

POST: Security Officer

Core Functions:

• Execute Access Control in terms of the Control of Access to Public Premises and Vehicles Act (Act No. 53 of 1985);

• Identification of employees, visitors and contractors at the security access point;
• Registeringofemployees, visitors and contractors, electronic searching of employees, visitors and contractors;
• Authorize entry in to 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;
• Checksuppliers, 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 about security matters to the attention of senior security personnel.

Post 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; A

• 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 inpossession 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; 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 the motor vehicle will serve as an advantage;
• Be willing to work shifts and extended hours.

LOCATION: Auxiliary Services, Head Office, Pretoria

LEVEL OF REMUNERATION R155 148 per annum

REFERENCES: AS/08/2024 (43 posts)