Safety & Security Officer

findojobs-za; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading institution is looking for a Security Manager to oversee site security and manage visitor services at the garden. The ideal candidate will have a Grade 12 qualification, relevant experience, and a PSIRA grade B certificate, ensuring safety and a welcoming environment for visitors. This role includes supporting health and safety measures, coordinating responses to emergencies, and providing excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• 4 years relevant experience or 3 years with a National Diploma.
• Valid PSIRA grade B certificate.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Manage site security and provide information to garden visitors.
• Support health and safety management.
• Ensure public relations and visitor services.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Safety and service focus

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent (NQF 4)

National Diploma in Security Management (NQF 6)

Higher Education Qualification / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7)

Tools

MS Word

MS Project

PowerPoint

Excel

Internet

Outlook

Job description

The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) is seeking a highly motivated, efficient, and enthusiastic individual to manage site security and provide information to garden visitors.

This position requires a Grade 12, Job Specific Qualification, or an equivalent qualification at NQF 4 with 4 years of relevant work experience, OR a National Diploma in Security Management or an Advanced Certificate, or equivalent qualification at NQF 6 with 3 years of relevant work experience.

An Higher Education Qualification / Advanced Diploma at NQF 7 will be an added advantage.

Required competencies include: a valid PSIRA grade B certificate, ability to work under pressure, extensive experience with relevant legislation, policies, procedures, and regulatory frameworks related to Safety & Security Management, safety and service focus, advanced planning and organizing skills, statistical report writing skills, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal skills, computer literacy including MS Word, MS Project, PowerPoint, Excel, Internet, and Outlook.

A valid driver’s license with at least one year of practical driving experience and willingness to travel are essential.

Key responsibilities include supporting garden information services, providing security and risk management, ensuring visitor services and public relations, coordinating health and safety management, and supporting human resources management.

Application process: submit an application form, CV, a motivation letter, and certified copies of qualifications. Applicants must provide the names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least three referees. Failure to submit the required information will result in disqualification. A competency test will be part of the selection process.

Personal information will be processed for assessing suitability and may be shared with verification and background check service providers within South Africa and internationally, with your consent.

For more details, visit SANBI's website. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

SANBI reserves the right not to fill this position.

Preference will be given to candidates from designated groups, in line with SANBI's Employment Equity Plan.

Contact Mr. Mzekelo Mpatani at Tel: 12 for queries.

Applications should include the completed form, motivation letter, concise CV, and certified qualifications, and be sent via email. Postal applications should be addressed to the Assistant Director: Human Resources, SANBI, Private Bag X Pretoria. Candidates should be available for interviews as scheduled.

If no response is received within 30 days of the closing date, applicants should consider their application unsuccessful.