Close Protection Official X2

7 months ago

Johannesburg, South Africa Phaki Personnel Full time

**Job Purpose**

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Close Protection Officer x2 to perform close protection and security duties for the top Executives and Board Members.

**Minimum Requirements**
- Grade 12 or equivalent NQF Level 4
- Security-related training / Close Protection Course of related training
- Accredited certification in Firearm training
- Minimum of 5 years experience within the Security industry or related.
- Prior Experience as a Close Protection Official to high profile principals in South Africa will be and added advantage.
- Code B driving license
- Ability to drive a light motor vehicle (Code 08 /10/)
- Should be Physically fit
- Preparedness to travel and work long hours
- Should be a South African Citizen
- Clear criminal record
- Sober habits

**Major Responsibilities**:

- Conducting discreet surveillance and continuously assessing the security risks and acting swiftly to mitigate the risks.
- Protecting the Principal in any potentially dangerous or life-threatening situations.
- Assist the Principal and Board with driving/escort to meetings, appointments, and presentations within and outside the premises and/or environment.
- Inspect the Principals residence on arrival at the residence, for any forceful entry, suspicious people, strange objects, vehicles, etc for the Principals safety.
- Controlling access to the Principal by timeously arranging parking for his/her visitors, facilitating their smooth movement through security checkpoint (s), and escorting them to and from his/her office
- Identifying and resolving security breaches at head office, which includes inspecting suspicious objects and movements around the building.
- Proactive reconnaissance of venues before visiting/attending. Given the itinerary of the Principal, there is an expectation to determine a safe route destination and to describe vulnerabilities.
- Familiarisation with the emergency services for various routes and areas
- e.g. medical services, fire, and emergency services SAPS, etc for ease of assistance in case of emergency.
- Coordinating with external protection service providers on an ad hoc basis when additional services are required for the protection of the Principal and the Board.
- Provision of a secure courier service for the Principal and Boards confidential mail and ensure the safe keeping of records.
- Perform Act 85-related tasks with regard to safety equipment in the office of the Principal.
- Management of company leased vehicles entrusted to the office of the Principal by:

- Keeping an updated logbook of the vehicle,
- Ensuring that the vehicle is roadworthy.
- Timeous recording and reporting of all safety-related incidents/accidents.
- Completing the pre-and post-trip inspections
- Check water, fuel, and oil levels and ensure that such are adjusted accordingly as required.
- Ensure that the vehicle is adequately and timeously refueled before every trip.
- Examine the exterior and interior of the vehicle and record and report any defects noted.
- Frequent tyre pressure checks, including spare wheel, and ensure that the required tools are available and reliable.
- Perform power and brake tests and test the effectiveness of the brakes.
- Check the lights and ensure they are in good working condition for the vehicles trips.
- Ensure that all the documents required by law are available/ valid and in order.
- Complete the departure inspection sheet and the post-trip inspection sheet.
- Ensure that the vehicle is always clean and compliant with COVID-19 protocols.
- Ensure adherence and compliance with the Principals office regulatory framework.
- Develop and implement a close protection risk management and strategy.
- Develop and manage the effective implementation of a close protection risk log.
- Understand the key close protection risks around the Principal and the Board and report and raise them in the appropriate forums.
- Proactively manage critical risks and ensure mitigating actions are well thought through and implemented.
- Ensure timely compilation and submission of all the required reports (internal
- and external) to ensure compliance.
- Manage Service Level Agreements with the various Business Units to manage the Principal and the Boards close protection expectations.
- Manage and provide regular reports on SLA compliance while identifying inefficiency areas.
- Develops, implements, and communicates close protection services procedures
- to enable efficient and effective delivery of this service.
- Support the development of the close protection services budget.
- Ensure efficient utilisation of the approved budget.
- Manage the costs involved while maintaining quality of service.
- Compile and provide required reports on the utilisation of the budget.
- Identify and prevent irregular and fruitless, and wasteful expenditures.
- Provide the required supporting documents to enable an effective auditing process.
- Manage and coordinate close protection services resources.

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