Director: Security Management Services & Work Environment Management

Office Of The Premier; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,317,000 - 1,552,000; Full time

Job summary

Office Of The Premier in Johannesburg seeks a Director of Security Management Services & Work Environment to provide strategic information security guidance and oversee security governance, risk management and workplace environment initiatives.

The role demands 5 years of senior management experience, strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and ability to manage budgets, resources, and compliance with MISS and HPSA frameworks.

Qualifications

• NQF level 7 qualification in Security Management or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in middle/senior managerial level in physical security, admin, MISS, and investigations.
• Strong planning, HR and financial management skills; excellent coordination and communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic Information Security guidance to the Office of the Premier (OOP).
• Ensure compliance to Information security measures on personnel, documents and communications.
• Coordinate and implement security awareness, appraisals and audits; facilitate counter-measures.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Governance & compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Risk assessment

Info security

Communication

Report-writing

Education

NQF 7 in Security Management

Job description

Director: Security Management Services & Work Environment Management

• Reference Number : REFS/056332
• Directorate : Resource Management
• Number of Posts : 1
• Package : R 1 317 384.00- R1 551 807.00 (All-inclusive remuneration package)
• Enquiries : Ms Khanyisile Mafiri, Tel: [phone]

Requirements

• An NQF level 7 qualification in Security Management / Risk and Safety Management or related field. 5 years of experience at a middle/senior managerial level in the field of Physical Security, Administration, Technical Support, Minimum Information Security Standards (MISS), Communication and Security Investigations. Good Project, Financial and Human Resources Management skills. Planning and organising skills, Change Management. Excellent co-ordination, communication, networking, negotiation, presentation and multi-tasking skills.KEY COMPETENCIES: Demonstrable strategic leadership in security, risk, and workplace environment management, strong governance, policy implementation, and compliance monitoring capabilities. Effective stakeholder engagement; project and change management expertise, strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and report-writing skills; and comprehensive knowledge of relevant public sector legislation, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Minimum Information Security Standards (MISS), security prescripts, and related compliance frameworks. Ability to work under pressure and willingness to work long hours.

Duties

• Provide strategic Information Security guidance to the Office of the Premier (OOP). Ensure compliance to Information security measures on Personnel, document and communication security. Co-ordinate and implement security awareness, appraisals and audits. Facilitate and implement Technical Surveillance Counter Measures to the Office of the Premier’s Executive Members and identified personnel. Manage comprehensive security administrative support. Develop and implement security administration systems. Manage Occupational Health and Safety in line with national policies. Manage and coordinate internal vetting process. Manage contingency, Business Disaster and Recovery plans in response to emergencies. Evaluate, advise, monitor and facilitate the implementation of technical security measures and counter measures. Conduct investigations, research, development, management, monitoring and evaluation of IDT security solutions. Co-ordinate needs assessments and the procurement of technical security assets. Manage risk and threat management system for Office of the Premier. Manage and monitor adherence and compliance to physical security policy, measure and standards. Render physical security services in line with the Minimum Physical Security Standards (MPSS), MISS, and other legal prescripts. Conduct risk profiling to identified personnel and the Executives and provide strategic interventions. Ensure safety at internal events in compliance to SASREA Act. Develop, implement and monitor policies, procedures and compliance to the Firearms Control Act and Procedures for OOP. Manage the development of inputs to the directorate budget, demand plan and procurement of services and ensure adherence to the relevant legislation. Manage the human, financial and other resources of the Directorate to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of services.

Notes

The Gauteng Office of the Premier is committed to the principles of Employment Equity and fair representation. In line with the Department's Employment Equity Plan, preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from designated groups. Particular consideration will be given to African females, Coloured males, Indian males, Indian females, White males, White females, and persons with disabilities, in order to promote equitable representation within the Department. By applying, applicants consent to the processing of their personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).

If you have not been contacted within three (3) months, please consider your application unsuccessful.

The Gauteng Office of the Premier reserves the right not to fill, withdraw or cancel the advertised post at any stage of the recruitment process. The Gauteng Office of the Premier thanks all applicants for their interest. No late applications will be considered. Applicants can view the full details of the advert on the Public Service Vacancy Circular (www,dpsa.go.za) Circular 32 of 2026 or on the GPG Professional Job Centre (Gauteng.gov.za).

Employer

Office Of The Premier

Location

Johannesburg

Closing Date

22-09-2026

Criteria Questions

Do you have NQF level 7 qualification in Security Management / Risk and Safety Management or related?

Do you have 5 years of experience at a middle/senior managerial level in the field of Physical Security, Administration, Technical Support, Minimum Information Security Standards (MISS), Communication and Security Investigations?

Do you have Communication and Security Investigations. Good Project, Financial and Human Resources Management skills. Planning and organising skills, Change Management. Excellent co-ordination, communication, networking, negotiation, presentation and multi-tasking skills?