Job Description

2152 Director: Protection Services (P5)RESOURCES AND OPERATIONS Protection ServicesBloemfontein CampusMain purpose of the jobResponsible for overseeing and managing the universitys comprehensive protection and security service. This position ensures the safety, security, and well-being of students, staff, faculty, visitors, and university assets. The role encompasses strategic development, operational implementation, and oversight of modern technologies, emergency preparedness, and effectiveness collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. A forward- thinking approach is critical to enhancing the universitys security and compliance framework.Main tasks

• Strategic Leadership
• Operational Excellence
• Risk Management and Compliance
• Financial Sustainability
• Stakeholder Partnership
• People Management

Nature of appointment: Permanent Support ServicesMinimum salary scale (Total Cost to Company): R 1 448 433 per annum (2025 salary scales to be confirmed)Note: CUT applies an internal parity model to determine remuneration that complies with the principle of equal pay for work of equal value. Accordingly, the preferred candidate may expect an offer that is in line with their qualifications and years of similar experience. Please contact the Recruitment office for more information on the applicable salary scale.Minimum Qualification/ Knowledge and/or Experience

• Postgraduate Diploma in Security Management/ Criminology or equivalent.
• Private Security Industry Regulation (PSIRA) Grade A certificate.
• Ten (10) years' proven extensive senior management experience in security, or crime prevention environment, law enforcement or protection services environment.
• Knowledge of systems and technologies related to protection services.

Desired Qualification, Knowledge And/Or Experience

• Masters Degree (NQF 9) in Security Management / Criminology or equivalent.
• Private Security Industry Regulation (PSIRA) Grade A certificate.
• Twelve (12) years proven extensive senior management experience in security, law enforcement or protection services environment of which five (5) years should preferably be within a tertiary education environment.

Job-Related Enquiries: Mr. Setumo Llale ( )Remuneration, Benefits and Process Enquiries: Recruitment Office ( )To find out more or to apply, visit or https://cut.simplify.hr/CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS 18 April 2025

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