Executive Driver and Security Coordinator for the Office of the Vice Chancellor and Principal ([...]

UFS, Bloemfontein; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university seeks a Security Operations Officer to conduct pre-trip and venue security assessments, liaising with law enforcement to ensure safety at events. The candidate must have relevant qualifications, including experience in security operations, and be able to handle emergencies. Applicants should possess a valid PSIRA registration and be prepared to obtain advanced driving and First Aid certifications shortly after appointment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ experience in senior security operations.
• Ability to obtain Advanced or Defensive driving certificate within six months.
• Ability to obtain First Aid Level 3 certificate within six months.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-trip assessments and liaise with law enforcement.
• Stay alert to potential threats and report issues to relevant authorities.
• Assist with security vulnerability assessments and emergency management.

Skills

Vigilance

Threat Assessment

Intelligence Gathering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Security Management, Policing or Criminology

Advanced diploma on NQF Level 7

Tools

First Aid Level 3 certificate

PSIRA Grade B registration

South African Driving License Code 8

Job description

• Conduct a pre-trip route assessment to determine the best route to be used when the actual trip is undertaken.
• Always be familiar with alternative routes in case of emergencies such as service delivery protests and severe weather conditions which often result in road closures.
• Liaise with the law enforcement and emergency functionaries in the area to be visited by the principal before the actual trip is undertaken.
• Always be vigilant for suspicious activities or events when travelling with the principals.
• During emergencies remain calm and apply all the tips contained in the UFS Protection of At-Risk Procedure.
• Report suspicious activities or emergency situations immediately to the relevant role players in accordance with UFS reporting protocols.
• Conduct a pre-liminary venue security assessment and escalate any safety and security concerns immediately to the UFS Protection Services management.
• Assess safe entrants, exits and parking to be used by the principal.
• Always liaise with the security functionaries of the host and the event coordinators regarding the event.
• Remain on high alert while at the event for potential risks and threats.
• Remain at the event venue until the event has finished.
• Assist the Protection Services Department with security vulnerability assessments of buildings and or sites as and when such a need arises, in collaboration with Operational Security and Technical Security role players.
• Identify and detect actual and perceived threats facing the university through the collection of stability related and crime related intelligence.
• Assist Protection Services Department with the management of student protests at any campus of the UFS when a need arises.
• Oversee the activities of the Protection Services Ambassadors and expand to the QwaQwa and South Campuses.
• Assist with any Adhoc duties as directed by the line manager.

Inherent requirements :

• A three-year bachelor’s degree or an advanced diploma on NQF Level 7 or a three-year national diploma on NQF Level 6, in Security Management, Policing or Criminology.
• A minimum of two (2) years’ relevant working experience in senior security operations / intelligence collection / investigations.
• A valid PSIRA Grade B registration (attach a copy).
• A valid South African Driving License Code 8 (attach a copy).
• Advanced or Defensive driving certificate or ability to obtain it within six (6) months of appointment (attach a copy of the certificate or mention your undertaking to obtain such a certificate if you are the successful candidate).
• First Aid Level 3 certificate or ability to obtain it within six (6) months of appointment (attach a copy of the certificate or mention your undertaking to obtain such a certificate if you are the successful candidate).