Assistant Officer Security X2 (Generation) Drakensberg PS & Ingula PS

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd; uMnambithi; On-site; ZAR 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd seeks an Assistant Officer Security X2 for Drakensberg PS and Ingula PS. The role focuses on supervising security operations, coordinating resources, and ensuring protection of staff and assets across two pump storage sites in KwaZulu-Natal.

The position requires a National Diploma in Security Management or related field, PSIRA Grade B, and 2 years of security experience. It emphasizes integrity, teamwork, and the ability to perform under pressure in a demanding

Qualifications

• National Diploma in Security Mgmt/Policing/Security Risk Mgmt (NQF 6, 240 Credits).
• 2 Years Security experience.
• PSIRA Grade B.

Responsibilities

• Organise and supervise the section/shift operational resources.
• Negotiate and implement SLAs with service providers.
• Supervise the security service provider (contractor) activities.
• Perform operational security performance monitoring and assessment.
• Perform occupational health and safety inspections.

Skills

Coaching

Training ability

Integrity

Professionalism

Working under pressure

Senior level interaction

Security knowledge

Policy understanding

Presentation skills

Driver's license

Education

National Diploma in Security Mgmt/Policing/Security Risk Mgmt (NQF 6, 240 Credits)

Job description

Assistant Officer Security X2 Drakensberg PS & Ingula PS

Listing status: Under Review

Apply by: 5 July 2026

Position summary

Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply

Job category: Security/Security Guard

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

Introduction

Position: Assistant Officer Security X2 (Generation) Drakensberg PS & Ingula PSTask grade: T10Area of specialization: To supervise and co-ordinate security operations (section or shift), with the aim of protecting and securing all employees, assets, information and other interestsDepartment: SecurityBusiness Unit: Peaking Operating UnitLocation: Drakensberg Pumped Storage Scheme, Bergville, KZN & Ingula Pump Storage Scheme, Ladysmith, KZN

Skills and Competencies Required

• Coaching, mentoring, team player, developing
• Training ability and experience
• Employee relationship building
• Integrity, honesty, trust worthiness, professionalism
• Highly motivated
• Able to work under pressure and with deadlines
• Ability to interact at a senior level
• Understanding of a subject, its facts and information relevant to the KPA's. indicate the required proficiency level for the role and the criteria for updating the competency
• Knowledge of security legislation related to security training
• Policies, procedures, standards and practices
• Administration skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Effective customer service skills
• SASSETA skills program 1 to 4
• Firearm handling unit standards for business purposes
• Physically ability -fitness to perform operational duties
• Psychologically suitable - perform under stressful and dangerous situations
• Must have a valid driver's license and must be able to drive
• No criminal record

Assessment

• Organise and supervise the section/shift operational resourcesNegotiate and implement SLAs with service providers.
• Supervise the security service provider (contractor) activities
• Perform operational security performance monitoring and assessment
• Perform occupation health and safety inspections

National Diploma Security Mngmt/Policing/Security Risk Mngmt at NQF 6 with 240 Credits

Related Minimum Experience

2 Years Security experience

Professional Registration Body

Private Security Industry Regulation Authority (PSIRA) Grade B

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