SECURITY OFFICER

Reference Number : REFS/018845
Directorate : LOGISTICS (SECURITY)
Number of Posts : 1

Department: Department of Health

Package : R147 036.00 PER ANNUM (PLUS BENEFITS)

Requirements :

Grade 9/ABET Level 4 with 0-2 years’ experience or Grade 12 with no experience in a security environment. A PSIRA Grade B registration certificate. Must be PSIRA registered. Exposure in working, in Security environment will be an added advantage.

Duties :

Protect state property, employees, visitors, and patients in the hospital for 24 hours. Responsible for access control and searching of both vehicles and pedestrians.
Conduct hourly patrols and reporting security breaches and defects.
Operate and maintain security equipment. Write statements and testify in court.
Escort patients, assets, and personnel within and outside the hospital premises.
Switch taps and lights on and off in your area of responsibility.
Write and submit reports to the supervisor as soon as possible.
Management of queues. Assist with the restraining of patients.
Responsible for access control, searching of vehicles and persons.
Control of traffic on premises.
Clamping of incorrectly parked vehicles, provide directions to patients and visitors.
Always comply with security dress code.
Adhere to all security policies and procedures.
Adhere to timelines.
Perform other duties as allocated by the supervisor.
Comply with the rotation roster.
Be willing to undergo continuous training and development programs.
Attend meetings and training as approved by supervisor.
Knowledge of the Control of Access to Public Premises and Vehicles Act, PSIRA Act, Criminal Procedure Act, Fire-arms Control Act, Trespass Act Minimum Information Security Standard (MISS), Minimum Physical Security Standard (MPSS), National Core Standard (NCS).
Report writing. Interpersonal skills.
Ability to deal or manage security related emergencies.
Managerial skills to deal or manage patients, the public and to communicate well with people at different levels and from different backgrounds.
High level of reliability. Ability to handle confidential information, to act with tact and discretion.
Good telephone etiquette and interpersonal skills.
Must be able to work under pressure, take initiative, work independently and with deferent teams in the unit.
Ability to organize, lead and plan.
Must be self-motivated.
Must be prepared to rotate and work shifts which includes, weekends and public holidays and be able to attend to security emergencies.
Should not have a criminal record.
Ability to act with tact and discretion.
Must be self-motivated.
Knowledge and application of the Batho Pele Principles, six (6) key ministerial priorities, Patients’ Rights Charter and other key priorities impacting on service delivery.
Comply with the Performance Management and Development System (contracting, quarterly reviews and final assessment).

Notes :

Mr L.J. Mnisi Tel No. (011) 933-9549

Employer : Department of Health

Location : CHRIS HANI BARAGWANATH ACADEMIC HOSPITAL (CHBAH)

Closing Date : 14-07-2023

Please Notes :

Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.

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Please note that this post is under the Department of Health, all the best with your applications.