DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE: SENIOR SECURITY OFFICER

NEW Z83 APPLICATION FORM

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE
The Department of Public Works is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. The intention is to promote representatively in the Public Service through the filling of these posts and with persons whose appointment will promote representatively, will receive preference. An indication by candidates in this regard will facilitate the processing of applications. If no suitable candidates from the unrepresented groups can be recruited, candidates from the represented groups will be considered. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

CLOSING DATE : 27 January 2023 at 16H00
NOTE : Kindly take note that with effect from 01 January 2021, DPSA approved the
new Z83 Application Form (obtainable from any Public Service department);
applicants are requested to use the new application form and the Z83 form
must be signed when submitted as failure to do so will result in their application
being disqualified. With regard to completion of new Z83 form, part A and B
must be fully filled, Part C on method of correspondence and contact details
must be fully filled, two questions relating to condition that prevent
reappointment under part F must be fully answered. Page 1 must be initialled,
failure to comply with the above, applicants will be disqualified. To streamline
the recruitment process to be more responsive to the public, as well as to
create more protective measures during the pandemic by avoiding overcrowding and curb the costs incurred by applicants such measures should
include the following regarding certification: Advertisement and accompanying
notes must clearly capture the requirements for the certification to reflect that
applicants, Please not note that applicants are not required to submit copies of
qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the
Z83 and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. The communication from HR of the
department regarding requirements of certified documents will be limited to
shortlisted candidates. Therefore only shortlisted candidates for a post will be
required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview
following communication from HR. The application for employment Form (Z83)
provides under the sectional “additional information” that candidates who are
selected for interviews will be requested to furnish additional certified
information that may be requested to make final decision. It must be borne in
mind that when a document is certified as a true copy of an original, the certifier
only confirms it being a true copy of the original presented. Therefore, the
certification process does not provide validation of the authenticity of the
original document. The validation occurs when the documents is verified for
authenticity. Regulation 67 (9) requires the executive authority to ensure that
he or she is fully satisfied of the claims being made and these read with
Regulations (57) (c) which requires the finalisation of Personnel Suitability
Checks in order to verify claims and check the candidate for purpose of being
fit and proper for employment. Applications not complying with the above will
be disqualified. Should you not have heard from us within the next months,
please regard your application as unsuccessful. Note: It is the responsibility of
all applicants to ensure that foreign and other qualifications are evaluated by
SAQA. Recognition of prior learning will only be considered on submission of
proof by candidates. Kindly note that appointment will be subject to verification
of qualifications and a security clearance. Faxed or late applications will NOT
be accepted. Shortlisted candidates must be willing to undergo normal vetting
and verification processes. Should you not have heard from us within the next
3 months, please regard your application as unsuccessful.
OTHER POSTS

POST 01/205 : SENIOR SECURITY OFFICER: SECURITY MANAGEMENT SERVICES REF
NO: 2023/13
SALARY : R181 599 per annum
CENTRE : Head Office (Pretoria)

REQUIREMENTS : A Senior certificate (Standard 10 / Grade 12). Private Security Industry
Regulatory Authority (PSIRA) Grade B Certificate. An appropriate relevant
experience in security supervision. A valid 08 driver’s licence. Knowledge:
Knowledge of physical security. Knowledge of the access control procedures
and control of assets movement. Knowledge of the control room procedure
(closed-circuit television (CCTV) surveillance systems). Knowledge of key
control procedure. Knowledge of key management and control procedures.
Knowledge of the Control of Access to Public Premises and Vehicle Control
Act 53 of 1985, The Protection of Information Act 82 of 1984, Protection of
Personal Information Act 4 of 2013, Minimum Information Security Standards
of 1996 (MISS) and The Minimum Physical Security Standards of 2019.
Knowledge of the relevant OHS and emergency procedures. Skills:
Supervisory skills, Interpersonal skills, decision making and problem solving
skills, Communication skills (verbal and written), Computer literacy and
Investigation skills. Willingness to work shifts and irregular hours.

DUTIES : Effective supervision of security personnel. Implement physical security policy
and procedures. Ensure compliance to physical security measures. Implement
efficient and effective access control. Allocate duties to security officers.
Conduct regular inspection of security posts. Check security registers to ensure
completeness. Conduct parades amongst security officers to ensure that they
are fit and proper when reporting on duty. Ensure keys are controlled
effectively. Inspect and report all none functional electronic security systems
(e.g. X-Ray machines, Walk-through metal detectors, security lights, etc).
Report adverse security incidents and breaches. Provide support in case of
emergencies. Perform security administrative functions including posting
security officers according to duty roster, determining development and training
needs of security officers. Manage leaves, overtime and performance of
security offices. Implement discipline amongst security officers in line with
prescripts.

ENQUIRIES : Mr H Kidsingh Tel No: (012) 406 1526
APPLICATIONS : Head Office Applications: The Director-General, Department of Public Works,
Private Bag x65, Pretoria, 0001 or CGO Building, Cnr Bosman and Madiba
Street, Pretoria.
FOR ATTENTION : Ms NP Mudau

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE: SENIOR SECURITY OFFICER