Employer: HSRC
Location: Pretoria
Security Officer (Ref. No SO: PTA)
Date Expires: 6 March 2015
HSRC Operations is seeking a dynamic and innovative individual as a Security Officer to provide
high-level security support and to strengthen its Operations support team. As a member of this team, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with social science researchers of the highest calibre. The successful candidate will be based in the HSRC Pretoria Offices and report directly to the Head: Protection Services. The candidate will be appointed on a 1 (one) year contract.
Key responsibilities:
• Monitor and manage the security systems including all access and exit points (cameras, access control etc);
• Monitor the building alarms and react to any possible threats;
• Control access of personnel and of visitors to the HSRC including restricted items (e.g. firearms);
• React to, investigate and report all security incidents in the HSRC Pretoria Office;
• Provide general security assistance and weekly security reports to the to the Head : Protection Services and the Office Manager;
• Ensure that physical facilities including safety and security are conducive to a safe environment.
• Ensure that the Control room is manned at all times
• Report to Head: Protection Services all abnormal conditions
Key requirements:
• Matric (Grade 12);
• Relevant Security accreditation (Minimum is Grade C);
• 5 year security experience in Corporate environment
• Passed Security Background Check;
• Interpersonal and communication skills to interface with, among others, research staff administrative colleagues, clients, business partners, and service providers;
• Confident and prompt planning, scheduling and organisational abilities;
• Basic computer literacy;
• Personal integrity and dedication.
• Knowledge and understanding of Occupational Health and Safety regulations
• Understanding of Public Relations principles
The following skills are not compulsory but will be an added advantage:
• Security camera operator training;
• Access control system (Impro) training;
The HSRC offers attractive, market-related packages, depending on qualifications, experience and recent performance.
Applications: In your application, please include a letter of motivation; your CV; and the names of three contactable referees (with telephone, fax and e-mail contact details). Ensure that you indicate the reference number. The HSRC will only consider applications that include the above requirements. Applicants may be required to undertake a written exercise in the competencies required for the position.
Please submit your application to:
The Head, Human Resources,
Private Bag X41, Pretoria 0001 or hand deliver it to the HSRC Building 134 Pretorius Street Pretoria. Alternatively you may e-mail your C.V to recruitment@hsrc.ac.za.
Please ensure that you indicate the reference number in the subject line. Applications who do not adhere to this, will not be considered.
For further enquiries, not applications, please contact Mr Frank Ragedi, on +27123022330.
The HSRC is committed to accelerating the improvement in the proportion of its senior managers and research and administrative staff who are black, female or disabled.
Closing date: 6 March 2015. We encourage applicants to submit prior to this date. Applicants who have not been contacted within eight weeks should assume that their applications have been unsuccessful. Only candidates who are interviewed will be advised of the outcome of their application.
