Assistant Officer Security – National Control

Listing reference: eskom_006557

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 27 August 2026

Position summary

Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply

Job category: Energy and Power Engineering

Location: Germiston

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

Introduction

Area of specialization: To supervise and coordinate security operations (section or shift), with the aim of protecting and securing all employees, assets, information and other interests. Position/Task Grade: T10 Business Unit: System Operator, Protective Operations Location: Simmerpan, Germiston.

Job description

Key Responsibilities

·       Organise and supervise the section/shift operational resources

·       Supervise the security service provider (contractor) activities

·       Perform operational security performance monitoring and assessment

·       Perform occupation health and safety inspections

Skills and Competencies Required

·       Behavioural

·       Integrity, honesty, trust worthiness, professionalism

·       Highly motivated

·       Able to work under pressure and with deadlines

·       Ability to interact at a senior level

·       Leadership

·       Coaching, mentoring

·       Training ability and experience

·       Team player

·       Employee relationship building

·       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 services skills

·       SASSETA skills program 1 to 4

·       National Key Point unit standards

·       Firearm handling unit standards for business purposes

·       Attributes

·       Physical ability – fitness to perform operational duties

·       Psychological 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 (business purposes)

Minimum requirements

Qualification(s): 

• National Diploma Security Management/ Policing Security Management at NQF 6 with 240 credits

Experience:

• 2 years’ related security experience

Professional Registration:

• Private Security Industry Regulation Authority (PRISA) Grade B

Disclaimer:

“If you have not been contacted within 28 days after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.”

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