Security Control Officer: GSMD - South African Reserve Bank

The main purpose of this position is to plan and supervise the day-to-day security operations of the operational security personnel at the Durban Cash Centre facility of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB).

Detailed description

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas:

• Manage the facilities protection function at the Durban Cash Centre.
• Conduct thorough inspection rounds and other security measures to ensure compliance with all relevant legislation.
• Monitor the implementation of, and compliance with, applicable policies and procedures.
• Conduct workplace assessments.
• Manage the assignment of firearms for the shift.
• Ensure that operational security staff members comply with and are fit for deployment.
• Manage the performance and development of team members.
• Provide administrative support to the management structure of the Security Operations Division at the Durban Cash Centre.
• Provide management information for decision-making purposes.
• Proactively broaden knowledge of own functional area, displaying a willingness to make improvements in the division (including methods and practices).

Qualifications

To be considered for this position, candidates must be in possession of:

• a Diploma in Security Management or an equivalent NQF6 qualification;
• five years’ experience in a national key point facility protection environment;
• two years’ experience in facility operational security supervision, including security systems, procedures and personnel;
• sound knowledge and understanding of a national key point security environment, emergency and incident management, control room operations and key control, and relevant legislation;
• a level of medical, physical and psychological fitness that is commensurate with the inherent requirements of the position; and
• a Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA) Grade B certificate.

Additional requirements include:

• the ability to manage a work team on a sound business and security footing;
• the ability to lead and direct a work team in carrying out prescribed duties;
• the ability to use initiative and function effectively and calmly in an emergency situation;
• proficiency in English;
• computer literacy skills and conversant in the Microsoft Office suite of applications, including the email system (Outlook);
• the ability to be constantly vigilant, alert and resourceful; 
• the ability to work shifts;
• security management training and experience;
• national key point training;
• competence in handling firearms (9 mm pistol, semi-automatic rifle and shotgun);
• a favourable security clearance; and
• a valid Code 8 driver’s licence.