Security Guards

Overview

Guard departmental premises, conduct patrols, monitor CCTV, and respond to security incidents at the Department of Basic Education in Pretoria.

Requirements

• The applicant must be in possession of a Senior Certificate or equivalent;
• Communication (written and verbal);
• Valid PSIRA Registration;
• Security Training with accredited security training such as Grade “A, B, C or D”;
• Fire Fighting & First Aid certificate added advantage;
• Clean criminal record;
• Security and operational skills- access and egress control;
• Patrol and surveillance techniques;
• CCTV and alarm monitoring;
• Incident and emergency response;
• Visitor and vehicle management; key and access control management;
• Communication skills- effective verbal communication;
• Good written communication and report writing; active listening; professional interaction with officials, visitors and the public;
• Personal competencies- professionalism; discipline and adherence to procedures;
• Reliability and punctuality;
• Alertness and vigilance;
• Ability to remain calm under pressure;
• Integrity, Honesty and confidentiality;
• Problem solving and decision making- assess situations and take appropriate actions;
• Ability to identify potential risks;
• Respond effectively to emergencies;
• Escalate the incidents through correct reporting channels;
• Exercising sound judgment within delegated authority;
• Team-work and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to work effectively as part of security team;
• Cooperation with management and other stakeholders;
• Conflict management skills;
• Respect for diversity and different backgrounds;
• Ability to work with SAPS, and other security stakeholders where required.

Duties

• The successful candidate will be responsible for guarding and protecting of people, property and information;
• Conducting security patrols;
• Monitoring CCTV and alarm systems;
• Searching persons, vehicles or property where legally authorised;
• Responding to security incidents and emergencies;
• Maintaining OB and incident reports;
• Enforcing organizational security procedures;
• Reporting suspicious activities, security breaches and incidents;
• Managing security operations in the department.
• ENQUIRIES Ms N Monyela Tel No: (012) 357 3294/ Mr M Segowa Tel No: (012) 357 4291

How to apply

Submitted via post to: Private Bag X895, Pretoria, 0001 or hand-deliver to: The Department of Basic Education, 222 Struben Street, Pretoria or you can email your application to Sechele.O@dbe.gov.za/Segowa.M@dbe.gov.za/Kumalo.N@dbe.gov.za./Sko sana.th@dbe.gov.za Please visit the Department of Education’s website at www.education.gov.za FOR ATTENTION : Ms N Monyela/ Mr M Segowa

Notes

Applications must be submitted on the most recently approved Z83 Application for Employment Form, obtainable from the DBE Website or any Public Service Department/Webpage. Use of the old Z83 Form will result in disqualification. The Z83 must be completed in full and page 2 duly signed. A clear indication of the post and reference number that is being applied for must be indicated on your Z83. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 with a detailed Curriculum Vitae (only). Certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents will be requested from shortlisted candidates on or before the day of the interview. Successful candidates will be subjected to Personnel Suitability Checks (criminal record, citizenship & financial/asset record checks, qualification and employment verification including social media profiles). Appointment is subject to positive results of the security clearance process. The successful candidate will be required to sign an annual performance agreement and, where applicable, annually disclose his/her financial interests. All applicants are required to declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest, to disclose memberships of Boards and directorships that they may be associated with. Applicants, who do not comply with the requirements outlined above, will not be considered. A Pre-entry Certificate for the Senior Management Service (SMS) (Nyukela Certificate) is required for all SMS appointments; the full detail of the outlined requirements and course information can be sourced by following the link https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course-SMS-pre-entry programme. 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 All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre- entry assessments. One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process Note: Applications must be submitted on the most recently approved Z83 Application for Employment Form, obtainable from the DBE Website or any Public Service Department/Webpage. Use of the old Z83 Form will result in disqualification. The Z83 must be completed in full and page 2 duly signed. A clear indication of the post and reference number that is being applied for must be indicated on your Z83. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 with a detailed Curriculum Vitae (only). Certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents will be requested from shortlisted candidates on or before the day of the interview. Successful candidates will be subjected to Personnel Suitability Checks (criminal record, citizenship & financial/asset record checks, qualification and employment verification including social media profiles). Appointment is subject to positive results of the security clearance process. The successful candidate will be required to sign an annual performance agreement and, where applicable, annually disclose his/her financial interests. All applicants are required to declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest, to disclose memberships of Boards and directorships that they may be associated with. Applicants, who do not comply with the requirements outlined above, will not be considered. MANAGEMENT ECHELON