Deputy Director: Security Operations

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. **Enquiries**: **General**: