Fire & Security Coordinator

Tongaat Hulett; Eshowe; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Tongaat Hulett is seeking a Security and Fire Safety Coordinator to maintain fire protection equipment, train marshals, and ensure adherence to fire safety standards at our facilities in KwaZulu-Natal.

Responsibilities include coordinating security operations, supervising contracted providers, monitoring CCTV and access control, and contributing to business continuity plans. Demands high attention to detail and the ability to respond effectively during incidents.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 (Matric) or equivalent.
• Firefighter I and II certification.
• Incident Command System (ICS) training.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Basic First Aid and CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and inspect fire protection equipment.
• Train fire marshals and emergency response teams.
• Ensure compliance with fire safety standards.
• Investigate fire incidents and near misses.
• Coordinate daily security operations.
• Manage contracted security service providers.
• Monitor CCTV and access control systems.
• Investigate security breaches and incidents.
• Review and approve visitor access procedures.
• Conduct site security inspections.
• Manage key control systems.
• Develop and maintain emergency response procedures.
• Liaise with local emergency services.
• Participate in business continuity planning.
• Maintain statutory fire inspection records.
• Compile monthly fire and security reports.
• Monitor fire and security KPIs.
• Track corrective actions arising from incidents and audits.

Skills

Decision making

Communication

Integrity

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Contractor management

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Grade 12 (Matric)

Firefighter I & II

ICS training

Driver's license

First Aid & CPR

Job description

• Maintain and inspect fire protection equipment.
• Train fire marshals and emergency response teams.
• Ensure compliance with fire safety standards.
• Investigate fire incidents and near misses.
• Coordinate daily security operations.
• Manage contracted security service providers.
• Monitor CCTV and access control systems.
• Investigate security breaches and incidents.
• Review and approve visitor access procedures.
• Conduct site security inspections.
• Manage key control systems.
• Develop and maintain emergency response procedures.
• Liaise with local emergency services.
• Participate in business continuity planning.
• Maintain statutory fire inspection records.
• Compile monthly fire and security reports.
• Monitor fire and security KPIs.
• Track coorective actions arising from incidents and audits.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct routine fire risk assessments.
• Maintain and inspect fire protection equipment.
• Coordinate fire prevention initiatives.
• Conduct emergency response drills.
• Train fire marshals and emergency response teams.
• Ensure compliance with fire safety standards.
• Investigate fire incidents and near misses.
• Maintain emergency response plans.
• Coordinate daily security operations.
• Manage contracted security service providers.
• Monitor CCTV and access control systems.
• Investigate security breaches and incidents.
• Review and approve visitor access procedures.
• Conduct site security inspections.
• Manage key control systems.
• Support loss prevention initiatives.
• Develop and maintain emergency response procedures.
• Coordinate emergency exercises.
• Lead emergency response during incidents.
• Liaise with local emergency services.
• Participate in business continuity planning.
• Maintain statutory fire inspection records.
• Compile monthly fire and security reports.
• Monitor fire and security KPIs.
• Track coorective actions arising from incidents and audits.

Minimum Qualifications

• Grade 12 (Matric).
• Firefighter I and II certification.
• Incident Command System (ICS) training.
• Valid driver's licence.
• Basic First Aid and CPR certification.

Key Competencies and Attributes

• Effective decision making under pressure
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• High levels of integrity and confidentiality.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to manage contractors and service providers.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.