The National Treasury invites qualified candidates to apply for the Senior Security Officer position, under the reference number S012/2024, within the Corporate Services (CS) division. This role is crucial for ensuring the protection of lives, property, and information within the premises of the National Treasury in Pretoria. Senior Security Officer Vacancy in Pretoria
Salary and Benefits
Annual Salary: R216,417 (exclusive of remuneration package benefits)
Key Responsibilities
Physical Security Functions
The Senior Security Officer will be responsible for several key outputs to maintain a secure environment:
- Shift Management: Compile, implement, and manage shift plans and posting sheets.
- Supervision: Oversee personnel from a private security company contracted to the National Treasury.
- Shift Leadership: Perform duties as a shift leader, ensuring smooth operations and adherence to policies.
- Access Control: Implement and enforce access control policies and procedures. Arrange escorts for employees and visitors, and facilitate secure movements between National Treasury buildings.
- Asset Control: Implement an asset control system, monitor removal permits, and ensure proper maintenance of records.
- Inspections: Conduct regular inspections within the building to identify and rectify any security issues.
- Key Control: Enforce key control procedures and maintain accurate records.
Control Room Functions
- Surveillance: Perform security surveillance and monitoring duties within the control room.
- Access Management: Assign access cards to employees and visitors, draw access reports, and identify breaches.
- Liaison: Communicate with National Treasury employees on behalf of the Security Management unit.
Health and Safety
- Deficiency Identification: Identify and investigate health and safety deficiencies, reporting findings to Physical Security Operations.
- Emergency Response: Act as Chief Contingency Officer during emergencies until the arrival of the relevant personnel.
- Equipment Inspection: Ensure security and fire equipment are in good condition.
- Emergency Participation: Participate in emergency evacuations and drills, providing first aid assistance when necessary.
General Operational Administration
- Register Management: Maintain accurate registers at access points.
- Permit Filing: Ensure proper filing of removal permits.
- Service Level Agreement: Enforce the agreement between National Treasury and the Private Security Company.
- Shift Parades: Address and manage parades during shifts.
Requirements
To be considered for the Senior Security Officer position, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Education: Minimum of Grade 12.
- Certification: Security Officers PSIRA Grade A.
- Experience: At least 2 years of experience in a physical security environment.
- Driver’s License: A valid driver’s license.
- Knowledge: Familiarity with the following acts and standards:
- Minimum Information Security Standards
- Firearms Control Act
- Protection of Information Act
- Control of Access to Premises and Vehicles Act
- Trespass Act
- Occupational Health and Safety Act
Application Process
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by visiting the National Treasury’s eRecruitment portal:
Closing Date: 19 July 2024 at 12:00 am (Midnight)
Contact Information
For any enquiries
Email: Recruitment.Enquries@treasury.gov.za
Employment Equity
The National Treasury is committed to equal opportunity employment and encourages applications from persons living with disabilities. The department aims to promote representivity in line with its approved Employment Equity Plan, ensuring accessibility for all candidates.
