(564) Security Control Officer – GSMD – Durban needed at South African Reserve Bank

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.