Job Description

Title of Position
Manager: Campus Protection Services
Post Number
8021972
Faculty/Department
University of the Western Cape -> Services -> Campus Protection Services
Type of Position
Permanent - Full Time
Length of Contract Period
Location
Main Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)
Closing Date
4/4/2025
Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas
The University of the Western Cape (UWC) is a vibrant, diverse and dynamic university rooted in the African continent with an increasing global reach. UWC actively responds in critical and creative ways to the development needs of the country, within an ever-changing and challenging global context.
We seek a skilled individual to plan, organize and manage the Campus Protection Services (CPS) functions; to create and maintain a safe and secure working, learning and research environment through the optimal use of resources, systems and people in order to ensure compliance with legislation, policies and procedures.
The Manager: CPS reports directly to the Director: Risk and Compliance and will be responsible for but not limited to:

• Physical Security & Operational Management of the University's Campus Protection Services (CPS) department comprising in-house and outsourced resources. Understand the unique role that CPS plays in a complex and diverse environment and manage appropriately in various contexts
• Manage the planning and control of allocated budgets
• Governance and Compliance in enforcing and monitoring compliance with policies, procedures & legislation
• Report deviations and implement necessary corrective actions or controls
• Manage services and suppliers in accordance with SLA's
• Analyses statistical data and reports and prepares risk assessments and mitigation plans accordingly
• Stakeholder management & liaison in building effective working relationships throughout the campus to ensure the participation of the University community in the division's crime prevention efforts
• Serves as the liaison with campus leadership, students, staff, and external agencies; represents the University in formal meetings with outside organizations on matters dealing with security and protection services
• People and Resource Management in motivating, developing, training, and directing people as they work
• Planning and managing the procurement and logistics of CPS, to ensure that the team has all the necessary resources to work effectively while emulating the values of the University
• Design and amend policies and business processes to support the role of CPS
• Preparation of set reports and ad hoc reporting to management and various stakeholders. Foster relationships with stakeholders and present the University on various governance structures and platforms

Minimum Requirements

• Degree in Security Management (NQF 7) or other related qualification NQF 7
• 5 years management experience
• 7 years of proven work experience managing a broad range of Security Operations, Investigations, and Traffic related environments
• Valid driver's license (08/EB) with 2 years driving experience
• Valid PSIRA Grade A
• A clear criminal record

Competencies

• Fully conversant with MS Office packages
• Knowledge of relevant Physical Security equipment, policies, procedures, precedents, and strategies to promote effective security operations for the protection of people, property, and instructions
• Knowledge of Criminal Procedures, Court procedures, SAPS Operations, Minimum Physical Security Standards (MPSS), Minimum Information Security Standards (MISS) and government regulations
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, principles and processes
• Investigative and analytical techniques, procedures and requirements
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

The following would be advantageous:

• Previous senior managerial experience in a campus security environment
• Qualification in Security Management, Law, Risk Management, Events Managements and Emergency or Disaster Management
• Preferably, Seven years of related management experience in law enforcement, higher education security, government or corporate environment

• Fully conversant with MS Office packages
• Knowledge of relevant Physical Security equipment, policies, procedures, precedents, and strategies to promote effective security operations for the protection of people, property, and instructions
• Knowledge of Criminal Procedures, Court procedures, SAPS Operations, Minimum Physical Security Standards (MPSS), Minimum Information Security Standards (MISS) and government regulations
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, principles and processes
• Investigative and analytical techniques, procedures and requirements
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

The following would be advantageous:

• Previous senior managerial experience in a campus security environment
• Qualification in Security Management, Law, Risk Management, Events Managements and Emergency or Disaster Management
• Preferably, Seven years of related management experience in law enforcement, higher education security, government or corporate environment

In your application, you are encouraged to highlight your strengths and include anything else you deem exceptional and outstanding to be considered by the selection panel. In addition, please attach a cover letter motivating your suitability, a detailed curriculum vitae including contact details of three referees, and your highest qualification to your online profile.
DISCLAIMER: By applying for the position, you consent to the University sharing your application, including curriculum vitae, with University stakeholders to process the application. In line with the University's commitment to diversifying its workforce, preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants in line with our Employment Equity Targets. The official retirement age at UWC is 65 years. The University reserves the right to not make an appointment, make an appointment at a different level, seek additional candidates and may conduct competency assessments.