Control Room Specialist

Performit Personnel; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned security firm is seeking a Control Room Specialist for its facility in Gqeberha. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of experience in professional CCTV monitoring and the ability to efficiently manage emergency situations. Core responsibilities include overseeing high-end surveillance feeds, coordinating responses to security incidents, and maintaining system integrity. A valid South African Driver’s License is required. This role is essential for ensuring high standards of security and real-time response excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience in professional CCTV monitoring or nerve centre environment.
• Deep familiarity with advanced surveillance software and integrated alarm systems.
• Ability to remain focused in high-pressure situations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee high-end CCTV feeds and advanced analytics.
• Act as communication hub dispatching response teams.
• Perform regular health checks on alarm platforms.
• Maintain logs of activities and generate reports.

Skills

CCTV monitoring

Emergency response coordination

Analytical skills

Technical proficiency in surveillance systems

Job description

Renowned Company is seeking a Control Room Specialist for our facility in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. We are looking for a vigilant, technically minded professional to manage our sophisticated monitoring ecosystems and ensure real‑time response excellence for our partners.

Professional Requirements

• Sector Expertise: A minimum of 3 years of experience within a professional CCTV monitoring or Nerve Centre environment.
• Technical Mastery: Deep familiarity with advanced surveillance software, multi‑screen monitoring, and integrated alarm systems.
• Operational Discipline: The ability to remain focused and decisive during high‑pressure emergency situations.
• Reliability: A disciplined approach to shift‑based work and a commitment to maintaining a high‑trust security environment.

Core Responsibilities

• Active Vigilance: Oversee high‑end CCTV feeds and advanced analytics to detect, track, and pre‑empt security breaches across multiple commercial sites.
• Nerve Centre Coordination: Act as the central communication hub, dispatching response teams and coordinating with law enforcement or stakeholders during critical incidents.
• System Integrity: Perform regular health checks on integrated VMS (Video Management Systems) and alarm platforms to ensure 100% uptime.
• Incident Reporting: Maintain detailed, accurate logs of all activities and generate professional incident reports for management review.
• Driver’s License: Valid South African Driver’s License is required.