BODYGUARD X4 MN4207/26

Midvaal; Meyerton; On-site; ZAR 414,000 - 506,000; Full time

Job summary

Midvaal Local Municipality is seeking a Close Protection Officer to provide VIP protection services for the Executive Mayor, Speaker, and other dignitaries as required. The role includes vehicle duties, contingency planning, venue protection, and after-hours coverage.

Requirements include a Grade 12 or equivalent, Close Protection Officer qualification, firearm competency, and a valid driver’s licence. A current Advanced driving certificate is advantageous, with strong communication and

Qualifications

• Garde 12 and Close Protection Officer qualification.
• MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint literacy.
• Valid driver’s licence.
• Advanced driving certificate is an advantage.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, adaptability, assertiveness, leadership, conflict and stress management, negotiation skills, problem solving skills, office management.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional close VIP protection (in-transit and/or static security) to the Council’s Executive Mayor and dignitaries.
• Drive principal to/from identified areas within the law and policy.
• Render venue protection at visited locations per operational plans.
• Plan advance contingency security for venues and routes used by dignitaries.
• Maintain vehicles with pre/post inspections and registers.
• Perform duties outside normal hours and weekends.
• Conduct general admin tasks when not on protection duties.

Skills

Close protection experience

VIP protection knowledge

Firearm handling

Communication skills

Leadership

Stress management

Negotiation

Problem solving

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Close Protection Officer qualification

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

REQUIREMENTS

• Garde 12 -Close Protection Officer (CPO) Qualification


• Computer Literate (MSWord, Excel & PowerPoint)


• Valid driver’s licence


• Advanced driving certificate will be an added advantage


• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, adaptability, assertiveness, leadership, conflict and stress management, negotiation skills, problem solving skills, office management, strong administrative skills and writing and typing skills.


• Knowledge of VIP Protection Services


• Registered, licensed and competent to operate a firearm


• At least 2 to 3 years’ relevant experience within a VIP/Close Protection environment

DUTIES

• Provide a professional, effective and accountable close VIP protection (in-transit and/or static security) service to the Council’s Executive Mayor and Speaker, including other dignitaries assessed to be at risk


• Drive the principal to and from identified areas outside Midvaal within the parameters of the law, Council Policy and the principles applicable to the safety of life, limb and property


• Render venue protection at places visited by the Executive Mayor and/or other dignitaries as per operational plans


• Responsible for advance contingency planning for security measures at venues, to traveling routes that are used by the Executive Mayor, and other dignitaries


• Responsible for vehicle maintenance, including conducting pre-start and post start inspections, completing relevant registers and ensuring that services are maintained


• Perform duties outside normal working hours (after-hours and over weekends)


• Perform general administrative functions within the office when not

SALARY

R 459 939.20 p.a. (Total package inclusive of all benefits)

(Fixed term contract, linked to the term of office)

CLOSING DATE: 06 NOVEMBER 2026 AT 12:00

PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO APPLICANTS THAT PROMOTE REPRESENTATIVENESS IN TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT EQUITY TARGETS

Please note that the municipality does reimburse costs for traveling to and from the interview or any assessments related to the recruitment process for candidates traveling over 400km for job levels 1 to 4. Midvaal Local Municipality is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and is committed to the achievement and maintenance of representativeness (race, gender, disability). The municipality does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process. Candidates whose appointment will promote representativeness will be given preference. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to background screening checks (verification of qualifications, criminal record checks and security vetting). Candidates with foreign qualifications must submit a letter from SAQA stating the equivalence of the qualifications. Midvaal Local Municipality values privacy in terms of the Protection of Personal Information Act (Act No.4 of 2013 (POPIA) which is effective from 1 July 2021, personal information will not be disclosed to any third party, unless otherwise prescribed in the Act, following due process(es). Due to the large number of applications we envisage to receive, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within three (3) months, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

For any queries kindly contact Human Resources [phone], 7432, 7569, 7557.

NB: THE COUNCIL RESERVES THE RIGHT NOT TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO THE ABOVE POSITION/S.