Close Protection Officer

Nedbank; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Nedbank is seeking an experienced security professional to provide executive protection for senior leaders and high-profile staff in Cape Town and beyond. The role includes assessing threats, coordinating with internal teams, and ensuring safety during travel and events.

The ideal candidate will have PSIRA Grade A and an advanced qualification in security, with hands-on experience in protective driving, first aid, and incident reporting. A proactive, collaborative approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Essential Qualifications: Advanced Diploma or National 1st Degree; Matric/Grade 12 required.
• Preferred: Level 5/6 in Security Management or Law Enforcement.
• Essential Certifications: PSIRA Grade A, Physical Security Professional.
• Preferred Certifications: Close Protection Officer/ Executive Protection course, PSIRA Grade A.

Responsibilities

• Provide discreet, professional personal security for Nedbank executives and threatened staff.
• Respond to emergencies and protection requests involving threatened employees.
• Travel with executives on national and international assignments as required.
• Implement Nedbank's Executive Protection and Threatened Staff Policy.
• Plan and oversee security for major corporate and public events.
• Conduct threat assessments and coordinate with internal/external teams.

Skills

Executive protection

Threat assessment

Event security

Physical security

First aid

Training

Stakeholder management

Security reporting

Education

Advanced Diploma / National 1st Degree

Matric / Grade 12

Job description

To provide discreet, professional personal security and risk mitigation services to ensure the personal safety of all Nedbank employees while preserving their comfort, privacy and ability to function normally.

Job Responsibilities

Executive Protection & Threat Response
- Provide discreet, professional and personal security for the Chairman, Chief Executive, Executive Management, business travellers and threatened employees.
- Respond to people-related emergencies and protection requests involving threatened staff.
- Travel with executives as required, including short-notice and extended international assignments.

Management, business travellers and threatened employess.
- Respond to people-related emergencies and protection requests involving threatened staff.
- Travel with executivesas required, including short-notice and extended international assignments.

Policy Implementation & Risk Management
- Implement the Group Executive Protection and Threatened Staff Policy across all relevant operations.
- Develop and maintain individual risk profiles for Nedbank executives.
- Mitigate personal threats and vulnerabilities through proactive measures including travel, residential, site, and event security.
Event Security Planning & Oversight
- Plan and execute security operations for major corporate and public events.
- Assist internal and external stakeholders in establishing event security guidelines to ensure attendee safety.
- Manage and coordinate additional security personnel deployed at events to address emerging threats.
Threat Assessment and Operational Coordination
- Conduct threat assessments and monitor security systems for regular and special events.
- Perform pre-planning activities and coordinate with internal teams and external service providers.
- Act as the primary point of contact for assigned executive protection contractors and event security projects.
- Provide static protection for residences, hotels and event spaces when required.
- Conduct secure driving and evasive driving techniques for vehicle convoys and solo transport.
Communications & reporting
- Maintain clear, secure communications within the team and with external parties (drivers, venue security, local law enforcement).
- Produce incident reports, daily logs, debrief notes and threat assessments.
Emergency Medical Support
- Provide emergency first aid and CPR as needed during protection operations.
- Maintain readiness to respond to medical incidents involving protected individuals.
Training & Professional Development
- Participate in ongoing training to enhance tactical proficiency, operational effectiveness, and personal development.
- Mentor junior team members and conduct regular drills and briefings.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Consult with external security service providers to enhance protection capabilities and ensure operational alignment.

Job Responsibilities Continue

Physical Security

• Provide a safer environment for staff, clients, organisation and build trusting relationships by recommending and implementing necessary security measures.
• Analyse relevant documentation and annotate security requirements on floor plans.
• Mitigate risk and monitor that the occupational health and safety checks are conducted

ATM Security

• Advise Branch Networks and Cash Self-Service Banking about crime incidents and statistics.
• On-site evaluation of equipment in place and age of equipment, at Branches and ATMs.
• Ensure equipment is 100% functional and ensure staff know how to operate the equipment correctly.
• Recommend security equipment replacement if required and ensure all aspects of security and risk assessments are carried out.
• Project manage the security leg of the branch revamps, new branches, relocations and closures as well as ATMs.
• Manage supplier performance (guarding, armed response and alarm & CCTV installers).
• Attend to incidents (robberies, burglaries, ATM Bombings and safe grindings) for both branch & ATMs and provide incident reports with recommendations.
• Carry out security awareness sessions with Branch and regional staff. These sessions are to sensitize the branch staff and ensure that they understand the importance of always being vigilant.
• Check that branch opening and closing procedures are followed and where required, recommend corrective action to Branch Networks
• Create Networks with SAPS, SABRIC and other bodies that help with responding to incident s and sharing of information and intelligence.
• Attend to all branch staff concerns with regards to security and provide advice and or solutions

Essential Qualifications - NQF Level

• Advanced Diplomas/National 1st Degrees
• Matric / Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate

Preferred Qualification

• Preference will be given to candidates who hold an NQF Level 5 or Level 6 qualification in Security Management or Law Enforcement.

Essential Certifications

• PSIRA Grade A, Physical Security Professional

Preferred Certifications

• Close Protection Officer/ Executive Protection course, PSIRA Grade A.

Minimum Experience Level

• 3 - 6 years expereince close protection/military/ law enforcement environment.

Technical / Professional Knowledge

• Protective driving
• First Aid
• Relevant regulatory laws knowledge
• Security Networking
• Vehicle security
• Threat assessments
• Communication
• Decision Making
• Resolving Conflict
• Guiding Team Success
• Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills
• Business Savvy

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