Job Description

Job Title
Assistant Director: Technical Security Services (post level 7) Job ID: 6240
Organizational Unit
University of the Free State -> Deputy Vice-Chancellor: People & Operations -> Protection Services
Contract Type
Permanent
Occupational Level
Junior Management
Location
Bloemfontein Campus - Bloemfontein, FS ZA (Primary)

Closing Date
12/9/2025
Description

This post was previously advertised as Job ID 6207. All applications received in response to the previous advertisement, will automatically be considered again. Previous applicants therefore do not need to reapply.

KINDLY TAKE NOTE: Applications may only be submitted online through the official UFS vacancy website:

https://ufs.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll

- Applications submitted through any other platform will not be considered. The system allows a maximum of eight attachments. To avoid upload issues, we recommend merging some or all documents into fewer files before submitting.

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED!

To ensure your application is complete, you must submit ALL documents listed under the inherent requirements, as well as the following standard documentation:

A detailed Curriculum Vitae. Cover letter motivating your application Copies of your qualifications, or official proof of qualifications obtained (If you hold foreign qualifications, please include SAQA accreditation). A copy of your identity document (South African ID or passport for foreign nationals). Confirmation of employment in the form of a letter, appointment contract, service certificate, or recent payslip from your current or most recent employer (applicable to external applicants only).

Duties and responsibilities:

Develop and ensure implementation of service standards for technical security services. Monitor and evaluate multiple contractors' performance, enforce service levels, and address non-compliance. Oversee contract renewals and cost-benefit analysis to ensure the sustainability of technical security infrastructure for all long-term contracts. Align contract planning with institutional annual funding and strategic priorities. Develop project briefs and technical scopes, including the approval of project planning before execution. Lead and coordinate the development of business cases relating to technical security services. Manage Technical Security projects through the full lifecycle: initiation, planning, execution, monitoring & control, and closure. Develop and manage security system design and installation projects from concept to commissioning. Develop and draft technical specifications, drawings, and enforce technical specifications and compliance checklists for all security systems. Establish requirements for security systems, viz, video surveillance, motion detection, facial recognition, CCTV cameras, etc., to ensure installation and operation. Ensure the integration of security systems, technologies and the activation of Artificial Intelligence capability across the institution's security infrastructure. Manage server infrastructure, network, data archiving and monitor infrastructure systems health. Develop and enforce access control policies aligned with university risk profiles and operational needs. Conduct routine audits and maintain servers and workstations, ensuring uptime and data integrity and provide engineering solutions. Approve card applications and manage access profile requests in accordance with departmental requirements and authorisation levels. Provides inputs towards the budgeting process, assumptions and forecasts aligned with operational needs. Manage staff in accordance with the UFS HR policies. Manage procurement processes for the Technical Security Services section.

Inherent requirements:

Bachelor's degree or an advanced diploma/BTech degree/postgraduate certificate on NQF Level 7 or a three (3) year National Diploma on NQF Level 6 in Electrical or Electronics Engineering. Valid PSIRA Grade B registration (attach a copy) or undertaking to obtain the registration within six (6) months after appointment. A valid code 8 driver's licence (attach a copy). Minimum of four (4) years' relevant working experience relating to the duties and responsibilities.

Recommendations:

Higher education sector experience. Avigilon and any other recognised CCTV cameras certification (attach proof). Project Management certificate (attach proof). Registration with a professional body such as Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA)(attach proof). Impro certification (IXP400 & Impro Portal)(attach proof). Knowledge in conducting physical security assessments. Knowledge of intruder and fire alarm systems. Knowledge of electric fence installations and maintenance. Knowledge of Access Control systems.
Competencies

Required competencies:

Results Orientated:

The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations. The ability to be reliable, responsible, dependable and to fulfil obligations.

o Strategic Thinking:

The ability to deal with several activities at a time. The ability to plan work and to follow plans.

o Business Acumen:

The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations. Proficient in using MS Office.

o Leading:

The ability to lead, take charge of situations, and offer opinions and directions to others. The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude and encourage people to work together.

o Building Coalitions:

The ability to negotiate, sell, influence and to persuade others. The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.

Assumption of duties:

As soon as possible

Closing date:

12 September 2025

Salary:

The salary is available on request.

Fringe benefits

:

(Subject to specific conditions): pension scheme, medical aid scheme, group life insurance, housing allowance, leave and sick leave, service bonus and study benefits.

Enquiries:

For enquiries, please feel free to contact

051 401 2979

or email

JardineS@ufs.ac.za

or

Recruit@ufs.ac.za.

Additionally, kindly contact

051 401 9810/ 9813/ 9814 for assistance.

General:

The UFS is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity, and redress in achieving its equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets. Preference will be given to candidates from the under-represented designated groups including candidates with disabilities. Our Employment Equity Plan is available at:

EEA13-UFS EE Plan 1 March 2025_28 Feb 2026.pdf

The University processes personal information in line with its obligations under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and any personal information provided to the University will be treated as confidential and processed in accordance with the rights provided to data subjects under POPIA.


The University reserves the right not to fill the post. The UFS will only consider applications of candidates who meet all the inherent requirements of the position. Applications that are incomplete will not be considered. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Should you not be contacted within six weeks of the closing date for applications, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.