Assistant Officer – Security

Listing reference: eskom_006283

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 20 August 2026

Position summary

Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply

Job category: Security/Security Guard

Location: Mosselbay

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

Introduction

Area of specialization: To supervise and co-ordinate security operations (section/shift) with the aim of protecting and securing all employees, assets, information and other interests. Location: Mosselbay – Western Cape Grading: T10 Nr of Positions: 1

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

1.Organise and supervise the sectiion/shift operational resources
2. Supervise the security provider (contractor) activities
3. Perform operational security performance monitoring and assessment

4. Perform occupation health and safe inspections

Skills and Competencies Required:

·       Leadership
•        Coaching, mentoring, team player, developing
•        Training ability and experience
•        Team player
•        Employee relationship building 

·       Behavioral
•        Integrity, honesty, trust worthiness, professionalism
•        Highly motivated
•        Able to work under pressure and with deadlines
•        Ability to interact at a senior level

·       Knowledge
•   Understanding of a subject, its facts and information relevant to the KPA’s. indicate the required proficiency
   level for  the role and the criteria for updating the competency
•        Knowledge of security legislation related to security training
•        Policies, procedures, standards and practices

·       Skill
•      Administration skills
•      Problem solving skills
•      Presentation skills
•      Effective customer service skills
•      SASSETA skills program 1 to 4
•      National Key Point unit standards
•      Firearm handling unit standards for business purposes

 ·       Attributes
•      Physically ability –fitness to perform operational duties
•      Psychologically suitable – perform under stressful and dangerous situations
•      Must have a valid driver’s license and must be able to drive
•      No criminal record

·       Assessment 
•      Decision-making versus implementation
•      Communication
•      Performance Driven
•      Firearm competence

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Minimum requirements

Minimum Qualifciation Requirements:
National Diploma: Security Management/Policing/Security Risk Mngmt at NQF 6 with 240 Credits

Related Minimum Experience:
2 Years Security experience

Professional Registration Body:
Private Security Industry Regulation Authority (PSIRA) Grade B

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