Deputy Director Specialized Operations (AD.06.3)

Wits University; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university seeks a Security Manager to ensure crime prevention and response activities across campus. The role includes managing events, interfacing with external agencies, and training security personnel. Candidates should have significant experience in security management, particularly in educational settings, and possess strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 10 years in a security-related environment, with at least 5 years in a management position.
• Must be available 24/7 and able to work weekends and evenings.
• Ability to interpret and apply applicable legislation and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage crime prevention and response operations on campus.
• Ensure crime awareness campaigns and event supervision.
• Supervise joint operational center activities and staff training.

Skills

Crowd Management

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Matric and tertiary degree in security management

PSIRA Grade A

Crowd Management Course

Armed Response Course

Job description

• Manage crime prevention and combatting, events, and ensure response to all crime and incidents on Campus through Crime Prevention and Response Team (CPRT) and contracted external security providers when necessary
• Ensure crime prevention and combating operations which are medium to high risk are conducted as planned and respond to all crime incidents occurring on campus
• Monitor timely response to all reported incidents
• Ensure crime awareness campaigns in hotspot areas are conducted
• Ensure that all planned and unplanned events are attended to
• Ensure all relevant events role players are part of the events planning
• Co-chairing events management committee sitting. To liaise with POS, SAPS and JMPD in the event of protest action
• Manage external perimeter security through briefing and deployment of personnel together with armed response according to crime and risk analysis
• Ensuring adequate deployment of officers on sites and taking responsibility for all the equipment deployed
• Ensure the smooth running of the Joint operational Centre (JOC), to ensure that there is 24- hour deployment of operators
• Ensure equipment, cameras, monitors and panic buttons are functional
• Supervise and ensure constant monitoring of activity using CCTV System to detect / intercept persons engaged in criminal activity and ensure effective follow-up
• Ensure that all JOC Officers are adequately trained

Requirements :

• Matric and tertiary degree in security management or equivalent (NQF 7) in security management.
• PSIRA Grade A / be able to register with PSIRA within three months of employment
• Crowd Management Course
• Armed Response Course / Tactical Training Course
• Preferably 10 years in a security related environment, with at least 5 years in management position with evidence of progressive responsibilities, and preferably within an educational environment
• Must be available 24 / 7
• Ability to work weekends and evenings as and when necessary
• The candidate must be able to pass background check
• Physical demands are in excess of those for deskbound work, and therefore the incumbent would need to be physically fit
• Ability to interpret and apply applicable legislation, rules and regulations
• Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations
• Ability to enforce legislation and policies tactfully and with respect for the rights of others
• Ability to communicate effectively, analyse data, prepare records and reports
• Ability to work well with diverse groups and provide effective leadership
• Understanding of cultural diversity
• Experience in the higher education sector is preferred
• Membership of SASA and COMPROSA would be advantageous

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, and Behaviors :

• Experience in Crowd management / control; VIP; tactical response; events management; collaboration with external stakeholders
• Planning
• Controlling
• Leading
• Coordination
• Negotiation
• Monitoring and evaluation
• Report Writing
• Employee Relations (policies and procedures)
• Communication

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