The successful candidate will be responsible for managing operations, physical security, and the implementation of the contingency plan in the department; Reviewing and update the security operations manual; Ensuring that physical security is delivered in line with Departmental Security policy;
Maintaining an updated security plan for the department; Ensuring provision of reception services; Conducting security inspections on all security points;
Creating security registers to ensure proper record-keeping; Inspecting security personnel on duty; Maintaining an updated Security Operational Plan;
Monitoring security personnelovertime and submit claims for overtime and shift allowances for approval; Reviewing security policy; Reviewing and assess security services rendered;
Evaluating performance of all subordinates; Maintaining and update the contingency plan; Providing input to the development and updating of the Business Continuity Plan;
Conducting regular tests on all security equipment; Identifying training needs for operational security personnel; Identifying risks and threats to the security of the department as well as the department’s capability to counter security threats;
Conducting physical appraisals in compliance with MISS and MPSS; Conducting threat and risk assessments; Conducting key audits and ensure that registers are maintained;
Coordinating implementation of security contingency plan; Managing the execution of fieldwork investigations and conduct preliminary investigations into all reported security breaches within the department; Establishing, develop system and processes that will ensure compliance in relation to the relevant legislation, policies, prescripts and procedures of personnel security;
Managing and provide a security vetting capacity in accordance with the National Vetting Legislative Framework; Managing and co-ordinate the execution of security vetting practices in accordance with, and in consultation with, the State Security Agency (SSA); Managing supportive administrative systems, channels and infrastructure to comply with vetting requirements;
Conducting security preliminary investigations; Compiling report on security breaches; Submitting investigation reports for inspection;
Reporting breaches to the South African Police Service; Managing Information Security in the Department in accordance with prescribed security procedures, rules and regulations; Managing Information Security in the Department;
Monitoring Communication and IT security in the Department; Developing and implementation of security risk management programmes within the Department; Managing document security in the Department;
Assisting in managing the Personnel Suitability checks; Information security awareness programmes within the Department; Managing and inspection of outsourced security service to ensure compliance with departmental standards and contractual requirements;
Supervising and monitor private security service providers, ensuring effective deployment and performance of security personnel; Conducting monthly performance meetings with security service providers and prepare and submit accurate meeting minutes and report to management; Ensuring effective contract management of outsourced security guard service in accordance with the Service Level Agreement (SLA);
Monitoring service provider performance, identify non-compliance or operational gaps, and facilitate corrective actions where required; Verifying that contracted security service are delivered efficiently, Consistently, and in line with agreed service standards and contractual obligations.