Deputy Director: Security Operations

6 days ago

Bloemfontein, South Africa University of the Free State Full time

Job Title- Deputy Director: Security Operations (post level 6) (Contract appointment: five years, with the possibility of reappointment for a further term) Job ID: 5879- Organizational Unit- University of the Free State -> Vice-Rector: Operations -> Protection Services- Contract Type- Contract- Occupational Level- Middle Management- Location- Bloemfontein Campus - Bloemfontein, FS ZA (Primary)
- Closing Date- 17/9/2024- Description- A detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter.
- Copies of qualifications (please provide the SAQA accreditation in the case of foreign qualifications).
- A copy of your identity document (ID or passport in the case of foreign nationals).
- Proof of registration with a Professional Body (if applicable).
- A copy of your driver’s license (if applicable).
- Confirmation of employment from current employer / last employer if unemployed (only applicable to external applicants).

**Duties and responsibilities**:

- Ensure effective coordination of security operations at the three campuses of the University.
- Develop and ensure effective execution of operational and business plans for the three campuses of the University.
- Ensure effective coordination and installation of technical security measures at the University’s campuses.
- Develop and ensure implementation of best practice operational security procedures, standards and protocols to ensure effective rendering of operational security services.
- Ensure effective coordination and deployment of technical security solutions on the University’s campuses.
- Drive security awareness capacity building program on the University’s campuses in collaboration with campuses Site Managers, and other key stakeholders.
- Ensure effective management of contracted security service providers.
- Ensure effective management of protests on the University’s campuses in accordance with the Protest Management Policy and other relevant protocols.
- Develop and ensure effective execution of strategies to combat crime on the University’s campuses.
- Ensure that events on the University’s campuses are effectively managed in accordance with events management protocols.
- Ensure that the performance of staff is managed in accordance with the University’s policies.
- Manage operational security budget in accordance with the University’s policies and the department’s business and strategic plans.
- Ensure that security vulnerability assessments are continuously conducted on the University’s campuses and that identified gaps are addressed.
- Ensure that a high level of discipline and professionalism is maintained and that workplace discipline is managed in accordance with the University’s policies.

**Inherent requirements**:

- Bachelor’s degree or an Advanced Diploma/ B. Tech degree on NQF level 7 in Security Management.
- A valid Grade A (PSIRA) registration certificate.
- A valid code 8 driver’s licence.
- Safety Management Training Course (SAMTRAC), NOSA.
- Computer literacy.
- A minimum of eight (8) years relevant working experience, of which five (5) years should be management experience in a security management environment.

**Recommendations**:

- Honours degree /Postgraduate Diploma/Professional Bachelor’s degree in Business Management or Administration on NQF level (8).
- Experience in events management in accordance with the Safety at Sports and Recreational Events Act, 2 of 2010 (SASRIA).
- Experience in the higher education sector.
- Competencies**Required competencies**:

- **Results-oriented.**:

- The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations.
- The ability to be reliable, responsible, dependable and to fulfil obligations.

**- Strategic thinking.**
- The ability to deal with several activities at a time.
- The ability to plan work and to follow plans.

**- Business Acumen**:

- The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
- Proficient in using MS Office.

**- Leading.**
- The ability to lead, take charge of situations and offer opinions and directions to others.
- The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude and encourage people to work together.

**- Building coalitions**
- The ability to negotiate, sell, influence and persuade others.
- The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.

**Assumption of duties**:
01 November 2024

**Closing date**:
17 September 2024.

**Salary**:
The salary is available on request.

**Fringe benefits**:
(Subject to specific conditions): pension scheme, medical aid scheme, group life insurance, housing allowance, leave and sick leave, service bonus and study benefits.

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