Senior Practitioner : Threat and Risk Assessment

The Special Investigating Unit; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Pretoria is looking for a Senior Practitioner : Threat and Risk Assessment to lead efforts in identifying and mitigating risks. The role involves collaboration with state agencies to enhance security measures. Candidates must have relevant qualifications and experience in security management. This role is crucial for ensuring the safety of operations and personnel.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 Certificate.
• PSIRA Certificate Grade A.
• National Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree in Security Risk Management or related field (NQF6/7).
• 3 years of experience in the security-related field, including supervisory or management level.

Responsibilities

• Proactively identify, analyze, and mitigate risks affecting SIU operations.
• Lead a team to mitigate risk and respond to incidents.
• Collaborate with State agencies to address threats.

Job description

Job title : Senior Practitioner : Threat and Risk Assessment

Job Location : Gauteng, Pretoria

Deadline : September 29, 2025

Overview

Main purpose :

To proactively identify, analyse and mitigate risks that could impact SIU operations, assets, personnel and information. To lead a team to mitigate the risk and respond to incidents, and also collaborate with other State agencies (State Security Agency SSA), South African Police Service (SAPS), National Prosecution Authority (NPA) and Defence intelligence to address threats and intimidations and recommendations to mitigate the risks.

Key responsibilities

• Threat Intelligence & Risk Identification. Risk Assessments & Analysis. Security Training & Awareness. Incident Response & Forensics. Vulnerability.

Minimum qualifications and experience

• Grade 12 Certificate. PSIRA Certificate Grade A. National Diploma / Bachelor’s Degree in Security Risk Management or Diploma in Policing or related field (NQF6 / 7).
• 3 Years of experience in the security-related field, of which 3 years are at a supervisory or management level. SSA Security Advisory / Management course as an added advantage.
• Security / Safety jobs