Assistant Director: Security OperationsPretoria
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Senior security management post at Pretoria. Manages physical security, access control, control room and key control, and supervises security and reception staff. Suits people with security management
- Manage physical security, surveillance and access control, and check security control room operations.
- Inspect security registers, keys, key cabinets and after-hours security, and investigate security breaches.
- Manage security staff shifts, rosters, leave and shift allowance claims, and oversee reception services.
- Must have an NQF Level 6 qualification in security or safety management, or a related field.
- Must have at least 3 years' security management experience, including 2 years at senior practitioner level, and a valid driver's licence.
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Requirements
- A recognized NQF Level 6 qualification in Security Management / Safety Management or other related qualifications.
- Minimum of 3 years in a Security Management environment, of which 2 years must be at senior practitioner level.
- Experience in Security / SAPS / SSA / Private Security.
- Experience in Access Control.
- Investigations Experience.
- Ability to interpret Security legislation such as MISS and MPSS.
- Knowledge of security-related legislation and prescripts.
- Ability to interpret and apply security policies, directives, procedures and prescripts.
- Administrative procedures.
- Financial management.
- Public Service Act and Regulations.
- Basic Conditions of Employment Act.
- Occupational Health and Safety Act.
- Criminal Procedures Act.
- Access to Public Premises and Vehicles Act.
- Access Control Procedures.
- Minimum Physical Security Standards.
- Minimum Information Security Standards.
- Good communication skills.
- Computer Literacy.
- Organising and Planning.
- Report writing skills.
- Good interpersonal relations skills.
- Occupational Health and Safety.
- Project Management.
- Listening skills.
- Writing skills.
- Problem-solving.
- Technical skills.
- Security management.
- Observations skills.
- Investigations skills.
- Customer relations.
- A valid driver’s.
Duties
- The successful candidate will be responsible for Managing physical security and monitor the surveillance system;
- Ensuring that access control is monitored;
- Monitoring security control room operations;
- Conducting control room inspections;
- Monitoring electronic detection systems;
- Inspecting systems and ensure effective control;
- Inspecting all security registers;
- Ensuring professional dress code standards is maintained;
- Conducting after- hours inspections;
- Monitoring outsourced security service;
- Managing and control keys for the Department;
- Ensuring keys are kept in line with prescripts;
- Keeping and control safe keys and combination;
- Ensuring that keys are issued as per policies and prescripts;
- Inspecting key storage cabinets;
- Identifying risks and threats to the security of the department and vulnerability of the department’s capability to counter security threats;
- Conducting physical security inspections and patrols;
- Verifying effectiveness of security system;
- Ensuring that security officers patrol the building;
- Conducting investigations and compile report in case of physical security incidents/breaches;
- Investigating and report security breaches;
- Managing duty shift for security personnel;
- Ensuring availability of monthly shift rosters;
- Preparing shift allowance claims;
- Managing and plan leave;
- Checking shift registers;
- Compiling shift allowance claims;
- Managing of Reception Services;
- Monitoring reception operations;
- Inspecting visitor registers;
- Compiling visitor statistics;
- Ensuring professional dress code;
- Supervising human resources;
- Ensuring quality of work;
- Ensuring personnel development;
- Assessing staff performance.
How to apply
Email application: Recruitment6526@tourism.gov.za
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Enquiries
Mr M Mohlabeng Tel No: (012) 444 6222
Notes from the department
EE Requirements: Coloured Male and White Male candidates as well as Youth and People with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.
As printed in Circular 40 of 2026 · page 116 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 40/132: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: SECURITY OPERATIONS REF NO: DT65/2026 SALARY: R487 197 per annum (Level 09), excludes service benefits. CENTRE: Pretoria REQUIREMENTS: A recognized NQF Level 6 qualification in Security Management / Safety Management or other related qualifications. Minimum of 3 years in a Security Management environment, of which 2 years must be at senior practitioner level. Experience in Security / SAPS / SSA / Private Security. Experience in Access Control. Investigations Experience. Ability to interpret Security legislation such as MISS and MPSS. Knowledge of security-related legislation and prescripts. Ability to interpret and apply security policies, directives, procedures and prescripts. Administrative procedures. Financial management. Public Service Act and Regulations. Basic Conditions of Employment Act. Occupational Health and Safety Act. Criminal Procedures Act. Access to Public Premises and Vehicles Act. Access Control Procedures. Minimum Physical Security Standards. Minimum Information Security Standards. Good communication skills. Computer Literacy. Organising and Planning. Report writing skills. Good interpersonal relations skills. Occupational Health and Safety. Project Management. Listening skills. Writing skills. Problem-solving. Technical skills. Security management. Observations skills. Investigations skills. Customer relations. A valid driver’s. DUTIES: The successful candidate will be responsible for Managing physical security and monitor the surveillance system; Ensuring that access control is monitored; Monitoring security control room operations; Conducting control room inspections; Monitoring electronic detection systems; Inspecting systems and ensure effective control; Inspecting all security registers; Ensuring professional dress code standards is maintained; Conducting after- hours inspections; Monitoring outsourced security service; Managing and control keys for the Department; Ensuring keys are kept in line with prescripts; Keeping and control safe keys and combination; Ensuring that keys are issued as per policies and prescripts; Inspecting key storage cabinets; Identifying risks and threats to the security of the department and vulnerability of the department’s capability to counter security threats; Conducting physical security inspections and patrols; Verifying effectiveness of security system; Ensuring that security officers patrol the building; Conducting investigations and compile report in case of physical security incidents/breaches; Investigating and report security breaches; Managing duty shift for security personnel; Ensuring availability of monthly shift rosters; Preparing shift allowance claims; Managing and plan leave; Checking shift registers; Compiling shift allowance claims; Managing of Reception Services; Monitoring reception operations; Inspecting visitor registers; Compiling visitor statistics; Ensuring professional dress code; Supervising human resources; Ensuring quality of work; Ensuring personnel development; Assessing staff performance. ENQUIRIES: Mr M Mohlabeng Tel No: (012) 444 6222 APPLICATIONS: Email application: Recruitment6526@tourism.gov.za NOTE: EE Requirements: Coloured Male and White Male candidates as well as Youth and People with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.