Region: Pretoria
Reference: 2046
Minimum Requirements :
Full Description :
The Agricultural
Research Council (ARC) is a premier science institution that conducts
research with partners, develops human capital and foster innovation in
support of the agricultural sector. It provides diagnostic, laboratory,
analytical, agricultural engineering services, post-harvest technology
development, agrochemical evaluation, consultation and advisory
services, food processing technology services as well as various surveys
and training interventions. Through its wider network
of research
institutes and experimental farms, the ARC provides a strong scientific
base and a broadly distributed technology transfer capacity to the
entire agricultural industry in South Africa.
The ARC-Central Office (ARC-CO) seeks to appoint experienced and
dynamic persons to the following positions in Hatfield, Pretoria:
Manager: Security Services
Key performance areas:
• Manage all aspects of physical security of buildings,
infrastructure, installations, grounds (farms) and the physical
protection of ARC assets against loss or damage
• Coordinate and lead the development, adoption, implementation and enforcement of security policies, procedures and standards
• Monitor and ensure compliance with security policies and procedures
• Manage and provide effective leadership to the security team
• Be responsible for administrative and financial management of the Security Services department
• Liaise with other State agencies and formations on security matters and policies
• Manage all security incidents.
Requirements:
• Appropriate Bachelor’s degree
• Recognised Security Certification
• Registration with the Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA)
• Extensive specialist experience (in excess of 5 years) in activities directly relating to security
• Strong leadership ability with highly developed communication, negotiation and delegation skills
• Valid driver’s licence.
Enquiries: Mr Frans Monkwe, tel. (012) 427-9725
Competitive remuneration packages will be congruent with the scope,
responsibilities and the stature of the positions. Appointment will be
subject to a 6-month probation period (for permanent positions only),
and a positive security clearance.
Applications accompanied by covering letter, detailed CV (including
certificates, supporting documents, copy of driver’s licence and
nationality - NB: Non-RSA citizens/work permit holders must
attach certified copies), as well as the names and particulars of three
(3) traceable referees, should be forwarded.
The closing date for applications is 8 August 2014.
A SAQA evaluation report must accompany foreign qualifications. Incomplete applications will not be considered
Applicants who do not receive any response from us within 4 weeks of
the closing date must regard their applications as unsuccessful.
The Agricultural Research Council is an equal opportunity employer
but is committed to the principles and processes of Employment Equity.
The company has the right not to appoint.
Further information on the ARC is available on the ARC website: http://www.arc.agric.za
