Close Protector

Overview

Provide close protection to threatened NPA employees at the Pretoria Head Office, requiring a security qualification and three years of VIP protection experience.

Requirements

• An appropriate B Degree (NQF 7) or Three (3) year Diploma (NQF 6) in Security Management / Policing or equivalent.
• At least three (3) years’ experience in VIP close protection either in public and/or private sector.
• VIP close protection training from any accredited institution (Firearm Training Certificate) Demonstrable competency in acting Independently, Professionally, Accountable and with Credibility.
• Advanced close protection.
• Valid competency certificate in the handling of the firearm (Valid for a year).
• Grade C PSIRA registration.
• Minimum three (3) years relevant experience in personnel security and operational planning.
• Should be able to conduct threat & profiling investigations. good planning and organizational skills.
• Problem-solving and communication skills.
• The candidate must be able to work independently.
• The candidate must be willing to travel and work extended hours.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• The candidate must have the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Valid driver’s license and have an advanced driving certificate.

Duties

• Provide protection to the assigned threatened NPA employees.
• Conduct threat and risk assessment on the identified NPA employees.
• Conduct safety route plan before each operation.
• Engage with the threatened NPA employees at the venue before the commencement of any assignment.
• Driving threatened NPA employees to and from various venues.
• Conduct security appraisals for threatened NPA officials.
• Protect threatened NPA employees from threats of physical violence.
• Ensure that the routes used by the threatened NPA employee and the places where the vehicle is packed are safe and secured all the times.
• Build and maintain working relations with stakeholders.
• Coordinate security with all security stakeholders for the safety of the protected NPA employees (South African Police Service (SAPS), State Security Agency (SSA).
• Participate in security coordination for the organisation during NPA events and court proceedings.
• Liaison with both public and private institutions including law enforcement agencies.
• Monitor the provision and utilization of government and operational fleet.
• Ensure that the vehicle used by the threatened NPA employee is clean, roadworthy and in good condition all the times.
• Ensure that the vehicle used by the threatened NPA employee is not exposed to the placing or attaching of harmful devices rendering the vehicle unsafe.
• Prepare operation plan for approval by the head.

How to apply

e mail: Recruit2026283@npa.gov.za

Enquiries: Sikhumbuzo Sibiya Tel No: (012) 845 6753

Notes

Applicants must apply by submitting applications on the most recent Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the DPSA web site link: https://www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/ and a comprehensive CV ONLY (with detailed experience information). Failure to do so will result in your application being disqualified. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from Human Resources. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by SAQA (only when shortlisted). It is the applicant’s responsibility to have all foreign qualifications evaluated by SAQA and to provide proof of such evaluation (only when shortlisted). All applications must reach the NPA on/or before the closing date. No late applications will be accepted/processed. Documents should not be password protected, and ZIP files will be blocked. The NPA cannot be held responsible for server delays. All applications must reach the NPA on/or before the closing date. No late applications will be accepted/processed. The applicant’s attention is drawn to the fact that the NPA uses an Electronic Response Handling System in terms of e-mailed applications. Please do not contact the NPA directly after you have e-mailed your applications to enquire if your application(s) have been received. If you have not received an acknowledgement of receipt within one week after the closing date, then you can contact the NPA. The NPA reserves the right not to fill any particular position. If you do not hear from us within (6) six months from the closing date of the advert, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Successful candidates will be subjected to a security clearance of at least confidential. Appointment to this position will be provisional, pending the issue of security clearance. Fingerprints will be taken on the day of the interview. The social media accounts of shortlisted applicants may be accessed as part of the verification process. A valid driver’s license will be a requirement where applicable. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments which are, a practical exercise and an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. All SMS posts will be subjected to a lifestyle audit. SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the NPA. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. A pre-entry certificate obtained from the National School of Government (NSG) is required for all SMS applicants for Public Service Act positions in the NPA (SMS pre-entry certificate to be submitted prior to appointment). NPA Act appointments are exempted from the pre-entry certificate requirement. This is a Public Service specific training programme. The name of the course is Certificate for entry into the SMS. The full details can be sourced from the link https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/.. Applicants are advised that from 1 January 2021 a new application form for employment (Z83) is in use. The new application for employment form can be downloaded at www.dpsa.gov.za-vacancies. From 1 January 2021 should an application be received using the incorrect (old) application for employment (Z83), it will not be considered. NB! Applicants who are successful must please note that the NPA is not in a position to pay resettlement costs. ERRATUM: DPP: Pietermaritzburg - Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions with Recruit 2026/206; Strategy Management: Knowledge Information Officer with Recruit 2026/250 and OWP: Mpumalanga (Witbank) – Assistant Director: Asset; Fleet and Facilities with Recruit 2026/244 advertised in circular 25 of 2026 on 17 July 2026 are hereby withdrawn. MANAGEMENT ECHELON