Security Officer position at Wits University

3 weeks ago


Johannesburg, South Africa Government Vacancies Full time

Applicants are hereby invited to apply for the Security Officer position at Wits University.

Closing date for applications: 18 November 2024

Security Officer position at Wits University

The main purpose of this position is to provide access control with the Visitors Management System, do parameter patrolling, guarding, and general security services to ensure the safety and security of employees, stakeholders/clients, assets, information, and buildings/facilities.

Access Control Duties

- Ensure visitors who are detected by VMS not welcomed on campus are barred entry.
- Ensure that all visitors are scanned and directed to areas or buildings where the visit is intended.
- Ensure employees, staff, and visitors comply with access control procedures.
- Ensure that only members of SAPS, SANDF, or Metro Police in uniform access campus with official firearms.
- Ensure that all private property brought into the building is declared in the appropriate registers.
- Ensure that all assets removed from the premises are accompanied by appropriate asset removal permits.

Required Academic Qualification/s

- Matric
- Grade C or above PSIRA accredited certificate
- One-year National Certificate in Security Risk Management

Required Years of Work-Related Experience

- 3 to 4 years of experience within the security industry.
- Ability to work weekends and evenings as necessary.
- The candidate must be able to pass background checks/screening.
- Must not have a criminal record.
- Good experience in access control, security patrolling, escorts, inspection, and ad-hoc duties.
- Good communication, interpersonal, and report writing skills.
- Good working knowledge of Control of Access to Public Premises & Vehicles Act and other relevant legislation.

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, and Behaviours)

- Strong interpersonal, communication, and public relations necessary to establish and maintain rapport with the University Community.
- Maintain discretion and professionalism when dealing with staff, students, and the public.
- Ability to function with and promote a customer service-oriented environment working in support of staff, students, and their activities.
- The ability to accept political and religious differences in a fair and just manner.
- The ability to maintain confidentiality.
- The ability to manage sensitive industrial relations.
- Maintain sound judgment and decision-making despite stressful situations.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to act in an honest and trustworthy manner.
- Effective listening and presentation skills.
- Demonstrates a willingness to learn new things or improve skills.

How to apply

To apply:

Please submit a covering letter clearly indicating which post you are applying for, detailed CV with names, addresses, contact numbers, and e-mail addresses of 3 referees.

Internal employees are invited to apply directly on Oracle by following the path: iWits /Self Service application/” Apply for a job”. Hand-delivered applications will not be accepted.

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