Assistant Officer: Security - Eskom

Area of Specialization: 

To supervise and co-ordinate security operations (section or shift), to protect and secure all employees, assets, information and other interests.

Key Responsibilities

• Organize and supervise the section/shift operational resources
• Supervise the security service provider (contractor) activities
• Perform operational security performance monitoring and assessment
• Perform occupational health and safety inspections

Minimum Requirements

Qualification(s):

• National Diploma in Security Management/ Policing/ Security Risk Management at NQF 6 with 240 credits.

Experience:

• 2 Years of Administration /support services experience

Professional Registration Body:

• Private Security Industry Regulation Authority (PRISA) Grade B

Skills and Competencies

Behavioural:

• Integrity, honesty, trustworthiness, professionalism
• Highly motivated
• Able to work under pressure and with deadlines
• Ability to interact at a senior level

Leadership:

• Coaching, mentoring, team player, developing
• Training ability and experience
• Team player
• Employee relationship building 

Knowledge:

• Understanding of a subject, its facts and information relevant to the KPA’s indicate the required proficiency level for the role and the criteria for updating the competency
• Knowledge of security legislation related to security training
• Policies, procedures, standards and practices

Skills:

• Administrative skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Effective customer care skills
• SASSETA skills program 1 to 4
• National Key Point unit standards
• Firearm handling unit standards for business purposes

Attributes:

• Physical ability – fitness to perform control room operation duties
• Psychologically suitable – performs under stress and in dangerous situations
• Must have a valid driver's license, must be able to drive
• No criminal record

Assessment:

• Decision-making versus implementation
• Communication
• Performance Driven
• Firearm competence