Shift Commander — Security Operations Lead

Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR); Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning and development

Competitive remuneration

Medical scheme

Excellence awards

Job summary

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) in Pretoria seeks a Shift Commander: Security Services to lead a security shift, manage access control, and oversee surveillance systems. You will coordinate safety and security operations, ensure incident reporting, and maintain high standards of discipline and readiness.

Reporting to Security Operations Manager, you will ensure protection of CSIR assets and people, conduct patrols, manage the control room, and comply with NKP and SHEQ

Qualifications

• National Diploma in Security Management or Risk Management.
• Experience in physical security operations and shift management.
• Knowledge of NKP and MISS standards.
• Excellent communication and report writing abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the management and command of a physical security shift and access control.
• Manage the deployment and functioning of security surveillance systems and control room operations.
• Perform shift handovers, appraisals and ensure contract compliance.
• Respond to emergencies according to CSIR plans and coordinate with the security response team.
• Ensure compliance with NKP, MISS and security standards across the team.

Skills

Security management

Shift operations

Communication skills

Report writing

Labour relations

Crime prevention

PSIRA Grade B

Driver's license

Secret security clearance

Education

National Diploma in Security Management

Tools

Security systems (CCTV/alarms)

Access control systems

Firearms handling

Job description

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) in Pretoria seeks a Shift Commander: Security Services to lead a security shift, manage access control, and oversee surveillance systems. You will coordinate safety and security operations, ensure incident reporting, and maintain high standards of discipline and readiness.

Reporting to Security Operations Manager, you will ensure protection of CSIR assets and people, conduct patrols, manage the control room, and comply with NKP and SHEQ