Officer: Firearm Administration and Compliance

Road Accident Fund; Centurion; Presencial; ZAR 360.000 - 600.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Road Accident Fund seeks a Security professional to implement and monitor firearm management in line with the Firearm Act and RAF prescripts. The role reports to the Manager: Security Vetting, Administration, Standards and Policies.

Responsibilities include audits, stock control, training facilitation, and ensuring compliance with all firearm regulations. A National Diploma in Security Management or related field, PSIRA grading, and competency certification are required.

Formación

• National Diploma in Security Management/Policing related qualification required.
• PSIRA grading certificate required.
• Firearm competency certification for business purposes required.
• 3 years’ experience in firearm administration and compliance environment.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct Firearm Compliance Audits per Firearms Control Act and regulations.
• Perform safe firearm inspections and manage after-hours storage.
• Control stock of firearms, ammunition and equipment.
• Assess firearm equipment needs and recommend changes.
• Facilitate firearm training for close protectors.
• Handle collection and transport of firearms, ammunition and equipment.
• Issue firearms and permits to competent close protectors.
• Collect firearms from SAPS stations and maintain up-to-date records.
• Stay informed on firearm technology and industry trends.

Conocimientos

Firearm compliance

Security management

Policy administration

Electronic Firearm Management System

Educación

National Diploma in Security Management/Policing related qualification

PSIRA Grading

Firearm Competency Certification

Herramientas

Electronic Firearm Management System

Descripción del empleo

The Road Accident Fund’s mission is to provide appropriate cover to all road users within the borders of South Africa; to rehabilitate and compensate persons injured as a result of motor vehicle accidents in a timely and caring manner; and to actively promote safe use of our roads.

Purpose of the Job: Reporting to the Manager: Security Vetting, Administration, Standards and Policies, the successful incumbent is responsible for implementing and monitoring adherence and compliance of Firearm Management in line with the Firearm Act and prescripts within the RAF.

Key Performance Areas

Firearm Assessment, Compliance and Administration

• Conduct Firearm Compliance Audits based on the Firearms Control Act and Regulations.
• Conduct safe inspections of the safe and interview staff members that require firearms after hours and to store the firearm at their residence.
• Control stock in order to validate that all company firearms, ammunition and equipment is accounted for.
• Analyze and recommend firearm equipment/ accessories requirements needed by the close protectors.
• Facilitate firearm training to all close protectors in line with the requirements.
• Collect and transport firearms, ammunition, and equipment.
• Issue firearms and permits to competent close protectors.
• Collect firearms from SAPS stations.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in firearm technology and industry trends.

Implement and Monitor Firearm Risk Management Process

• Verify that the employee/s being issued with a firearm/s are in possession of a valid competency certificate for the specific category of firearm.
• Control all access to the gun vault.
• Maintain accurate and complete registers, permits and paperwork.
• Inspect firearms and ammunition regularly in order to ensure that firearms are clean, in a working condition and serial numbers are visible and correct.

Reporting

• Evaluate and report on the condition of firearms, ensuring they are in a proper working condition and free of any defects.
• Compile written feedback reports on all audit findings, risk assessments, and follow-up on corrective actions taken or implemented.
• Report on broken or faulty firearms received as per Firearms Policy.

Qualifications and Experience

• National Diploma in Security Management/Policing related qualification.
• PSIRA Grading.
• Firearm Competency Certification for business purposes.
• Relevant 3 years’ experience in Firearm Administration and Compliance environment.
• Experience in working on the Electronic Firearm Management System.

Technical and Behavioral Competencies Required

• Planning, organising and coordinating.
• Personal mastery.
• Judgment and decision making.
• Ethics and values.
• Client service orientation.
• Adhere to the Firearms Control Act 60 (No 60 of 2000), the Firearms Regulations 2004 and Regulation 21.
• Knowledge of General Asset Control.
• Computer Literacy.
• Office Administration.
• Manual and electronic filing system.

NB: “RAF offers Total Employment Cost packages with no additional contributions from the Employer, successful candidates are required to structure their packages in a manner that will suit their needs”.

The Road Accident Fund subscribes to the principles of employment equity and preference will be given to People with Disabilities.

Applicants who have not received any correspondence from us within six weeks from the closing date can consider themselves unsuccessful

Security Vetting shall be conducted on all prospective employees

It is the applicants’ responsibility to have foreign qualification evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) and to provide proof of such evaluation.