Job Description

To perform activities/ tasks associated with the personal safety and protection of staff and officials of the eThekwini Municipality, citizens of the community, property and equipment, by reactionary enforcement and attending to processes aimed at ensuring compliance with laws, by-laws regulations and policies in order to ensure any action or situation threatening the safety of officials, citizens, property and equipment are identified and promptly attended to
Key Responsibility Areas

• Protecting Municipal officials, employees and securing Municipal buildings, installation, property, (movable and immovable) as well as equipment and plant providing an escorting service to volatile and eliminating any identified threats.
• Ensuring the safety and safekeeping of all unit firearms, ammunition, batons, handcuffs, ect. Whilst on duty and carry such items, as well as completion of the required registrars when reporting for duty and ending the shift
• Responsible to all criminal activities in progress/ completed, i.e. hijacking, robberies, burglaries, etc
• Providing tactical support to SAPS and Metropolitan police for executing high risk warrants, transporting of suspects to detention facilities, providing support to disaster management and internal and external protection and security services
• Identifying the various locations where these threats/ possible threats may emanate from.
• Respond to all complaints, prioritizing issues in terms of risk and importance
• Exercise the power of a Peace Officer in terms of section 41 and 42 of the Criminal Procedure Act 51 of 1977 (As amended)
• Attending court as and when necessary to give evidence and assist with legal requirements in order to prosecute violators
• Under supervision, provide a rapid response service in the event of threats/ possible threats or violent situations in order to safeguard the lives of employees, citizens, property, residences or equipment
• Follow instructions of the superior and undertakes activities/ tasks associated with the functionality when there is illegal land invasion or the threats of land invasion

Competencies

• Community and Customer focus
• Problem Solving
• Communication
• Patrol, Enforcement and Emergency Response
• Interpersonal Relationships
• Communication
• Client Orientation and Customer Focus
• Resilience
• Learning Orientation

Essential Requirements

• Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent
• SASSETA or SAQA accredited National Certificate (NQF Level 5) in Security Management or Practice
• Valid First Aid Certificate Level 1
• Peace Officer's certificate (certified by SAPS) or to be obtained within 1 year from date of appointment
• Valid Firearm Competency certificate (handgun, shotgun or rifle)
• Valid PSIRA registered Grade B certificate
• Valid motor vehicle driving license
• 2 years relevant experience in the Security, Police, Military or Law Enforcement environment

Preferred Requirements

• Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Security Management or Policing or any other related and equivalent qualification
• 3 years relevant experience in the Security, Police, Military or Law Enforcement environment

Housing Subsidy Yes
Leave Yes
Medical Aid Yes
Other Allowances Nil
Pension Fund Yes
Remuneration R 294,659.28 -R 382,469.76 p.a
13th Cheque Yes
Contact Name Hr Centre Of Excellence
Contact Telephone 0313113103

Skills Required