About the Role
The Department of Basic Education is seeking a dedicated individual for the position of Deputy Director: Security Management, based at the Head Office in Polokwane. This pivotal role is essential in safeguarding the integrity and operational continuity of the department by developing and implementing security management strategies. The successful candidate will play an important part in ensuring a safe environment for staff and stakeholders, contributing significantly to the public service in South Africa.
In this role, you will manage operational risk and security awareness programs, ensuring that the department adheres to the highest standards of safety and security. By collaborating with various departments and overseeing security measures, you will help create a secure atmosphere, ultimately benefiting the community and enhancing public trust in government services.
About the Department
The Department of Basic Education is dedicated to providing high-quality education to all learners in South Africa. Its mission is to create an enabling environment through effective management and innovation in education. Working within this department means being part of a larger vision that aims to empower individuals through education, fostering growth and development within communities across the nation.
What You’ll Do
- Develop and implement operational risk and security awareness programs.
- Monitor and evaluate security awareness workshops and plans.
- Propose and oversee control measures to minimize security risks.
- Liaise with various departments regarding security issues and breaches.
- Manage the provision of security administrative services and maintain outsourced security contracts.
- Coordinate the budget for the security component and ensure optimal resource utilization.
- Conduct physical security appraisals and audits, verifying compliance with regulations.
- Manage and evaluate the performance of security staff and ensure their professional development.
What You’ll Need
- A Grade 12/Matric qualification and an NQF level 6 qualification in Security Management, Security Risk Management, or Policing as recognized by SAQA.
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a Security Management environment, including 3 years at a Junior Management or Assistant Director level.
- Knowledge of relevant Public Service Acts, security principles, and risk control measures.
- Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and team leadership skills.
- Valid firearm competency and a valid driver’s license (exceptions apply for applicants with disabilities).
How to Apply
Submit your application as directed in the instructions below.
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Requirements
Grade 12/Matric and a qualification at NQF level 6 in Security Management /Security Risk Management/Policing as recognised by SAQA.Security Grade A/B (PSIRA).
05 years’ experience in Security Management environment of which three (03) years MUST be at Junior Management / Assistant Director level.
State Security Agency (SSA) will be an added advantage.
Valid firearm competencies.
Valid driver’s license, with the exception of applicants with disabilities.
Knowledge And Skills: Knowledge of relevant Public Service Acts, regulations and frameworks.
Knowledge and understanding of policy analysis, development and interpretation.
Physical security risk control measures.
Security principles and practices.
MPSS.
MISS.
Problem solving and analysis.
Decision making.
Team leadership.
Creativity.
Financial management.
Customer focus and responsiveness.
Communication.
Computer skills.
People management.
Conflict management.
Job Duties
Manage the provision of operational risk and security awareness programmes: Develop operational risk and security awareness programmes.Implement security awareness plans.
Monitor the provision of workshops on security awareness.
Evaluate the security status within the department.
Liaise with other departments on security issues.
Propose control measures to minimise or eliminate the security risks.
Monitor and evaluate the implementation of Security Policies and Procedures as well as the Security Measures e.
g.
MISS, MPSS, etc: Develop security procedures.
Develop policy for security measures.
Develop a contingency plan.
Develop, manage and monitor the implementation of security plans and programmes.
Advice and attend to security breaches.
Propose control measures to minimise or eliminate the security risks.
Manage the provision security administrative services.
Provide tender bulletin for security advertisement.
Maintain the contract(s) for outsourced security.
Monitor performance of private security services as per service level agreement.
Monitor in – house security guards.
Provide specifications for purchasing of security equipment’s (Guard Monitoring systems, EACS etc.
).
Investigate security related cases.
Manage physical 176 security appraisals and information security audits by: Verify company documents at PSIRA, Vetting of service providers at SSA.
Manage key control.
Provide resource (Human, Financial and Equipment): Manage the component’s budget against its strategic objectives.
Coordinate budget monitoring, projecting & reporting expenditure.
Ensure that spending is maximized in line with strategic objective.
Monitor and report on the utilisation of equipment’s.
Evaluate and monitor performance and appraisal of employees.
Ensure capacity and development of staff.
Enhance and maintain employee motivation and cultivate a culture of performance management.
Manage discipline.
Provide job description to subordinates.
Manage division leave matters.
