Security Officer - The Department of Home Affairs

DUTIES :

The successful candidate will be responsible for, amongst others, the following specific tasks:

• Determine whether visitors have appointments / or require services. Confirm appointments or refer the visitor to the relevant service delivery point. Complete or ensure that the admission control register is completed and issue admission control documents / cards as required.
• Escort visitors to relevant employees / venues if required. Lock and unlock entrances. Identify suspicious conduct.
• Ensure unauthorized persons and dangerous objects do not enter the building. Follow-up on incidents. Facilitate stakeholder engagement and collaboration.
• Ensure the effective implementation of operational objectives and innovations (digital transformation, records- and document management solutions, process improvements and information management and analysis), in order to enhance security and service delivery. Implement governance processes, frameworks and procedures.
• Ensure effective and efficient safeguarding of human and physical resources. Coach and guide staff on best practices and compliance with regulatory requirements. 

REQUIREMENTS :

• A Grade 12 National Senior Certificate at NQF level 4 as recognized by SAQA. PSIRA Grade C Certificate is required. Basic security officer’s course. Knowledge of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa.
• Knowledge of all relevant public service and Departmental Legislative Frameworks and relevant Governance Structures. Knowledge of the Minimum Information Security Standards (MISS).
• Knowledge of Control of Access to Public Premises and vehicle Act. Knowledge of the National Intelligence Strategy Act.