ETHEKWINI MUNICIPALITY IS HIRING A SECURITY OFFICER

Job Purpose      

To co-ordinate and control all facets of security functions optimally in the Durban Central area to the

benefit/ safety of all parties concerned

 

Key Responsibility Areas             

• Ensures the protection of Council Buildings, installations, property, employees at their places of duty and members of the public on Council premises/property.
• Manages, supervises and develops the performance and conduct of subordinate security personnel.
• Compiles and timeously submits various administrative returns and documentation required of the Division, where necessary.
• Liaises with and assists appropriate internal or external departments, individuals, agencies etc on matters or issues pertaining to security functions.

 

• Ensures the safety and maintenance of departmental assets and safety of all officials
• partaking in shooting exercises at the shooting range and members of the public in the immediate vicinity.
• Performs emergency standby duties and deputises for the Security Officer when required.
• Ensures each shift performs its duties in accordance with established procedures and standing operating procedures and that the required operational discipline is maintained.
• Ensures that adequate access, egress and loss control measures are exercised and maintained within each area of responsibility.
• Undertakes specific escort security functions.

 

Competencies  

• Problem solving.
• Communication.
• Negotiation and influencing.
• Ethical and professionalism.
• Patrol, Enforcement and Emergency response.
• Interpersonal relationships.
• Client orientation and customer focus.
• Service delivery orientation.
• Resilience.
• Cognitive ability.
• Action and outcome orientation.
• Coaching and mentoring.

 

Essential Requirements

• Diploma (NQF Level 6) in a Police or Military or a recognised Security or Law Enforcement environment.
• Valid PSIRA Grade A certificate.
• Valid Firearm Competency certificate (Handgun or Rifle and Shotgun)
• Valid First Aid certificate (Level 2).
• Valid Peace Officer certificate or to be obtained within 1 year from date of appointment.
• Valid motor vehicle driving license.
• 4 years relevant experience of which 2 years must be at a supervisory level in the Security Management environment.
• Computer Literacy.

 

 

Preferred Requirements             

• Degree (NQF Level 7) in a Police or Military or a recognised Security or Law Enforcement environment.
• 5 years relevant experience of which 3 years must be supervisory level in the Security Management environment

 

Housing Subsidy: Yes

Leave: Yes

Medical Aid: Yes

Pension Fund: Yes

Remuneration: R440 332.94 / R 571 551.37 PER ANNUAM

13th Cheque: Yes

Contact Name: HUMAN CAPITAL SECURITY MANAGEMENT

Contact Telephone: 031 322 9572

 

 

Policy

Priority will be given to applicants who are underrepresented in terms of race, gender and disability within the occupational level of the respective advertised posts.

Persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

An employee may be deployed to any of the offices, depots or workplaces of the municipality within its area of jurisdiction.

Canvassing by councilors or officials in respect of these positions will lead to disqualification of the applicants.

Occupational assessments may be undertaken as part of the selection process.

You shall be required to undergo a pre-engagement medical examination.

Applicants who have not been contacted within three months from the closing date should consider themselves unsuccessful.

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