Director : Security Services

National Department of Health; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Department of Health is seeking a Director of Security Services to oversee physical and personnel security within the department. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in security management and hold relevant qualifications. Key duties include managing information security, developing access control guidelines, and ensuring compliance with security standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience at managerial level in the Security field.
• Experience in State Security Agency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage physical and personnel security in the department.
• Develop guidelines for managing access control and information security.
• Administer security appraisals and vetting of employees and contractors.
• Conduct risk assessments to determine security threats.

Skills

Management

Risk Assessment

Information Security

Access Control

Education

Grade 12 certificate

NQF 7 qualification in Security Administration / Security Management / Risk Management / Policing / Social Science

Job description

Job title : Director : Security Services

Job Location : Gauteng, Pretoria Deadline : July 21, 2025 Quick Recommended Links

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REQUIREMENTS :

• A Grade 12 certificate and NQF 7 qualification as recognised by SAQA in Security Administration / Security Management / Risk Management / Policing / Social Science or related qualification.
• At least five (5) years of experience at middle / senior managerial level in the Security field. Experience in State Security Agency will be an advantage.

DUTIES :

• Manage physical and personnel security in the department. Develop guidelines for managing access control to the Department, manage information security, and ensure compliance with OHSA specifications.
• Manage vetting in the department. Develop uniform standards for security clearance levels. Administer security appraisals and vetting of employees and contractors.
• Manage the screening process of companies and service providers as per the Departmental procurement process. Ensure effective information security management. Develop document security systems.
• Monitor and coordinate communication security matters. Manage finance, personnel, risk, and audit. Ensure risk assessments are conducted to determine security threats and ensure that current security measures comply with security policies and standards.