Snr Security Officer

Sasol; Durban; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Sasol is seeking an experienced security supervisor for Durban operations to lead shift teams and protect assets from threats. You will supervise contract security staff, manage control room activities, and ensure compliance with security legislation and Sasol standards.

Role requires 3+ years in security, Grade 12, and a Code 08 driver’s license; PSIRA Grade B is preferred. You will operate security systems including CCTV, alarms, and access control within a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years total security or relevant experience.
• Advanced system-specific training in intruder detection, CCTV and electric fences.
• Computer literate.

Responsibilities

• Ensure effective control over contract Security staff during shifts.
• Execute control room operations and monitor security infrastructure.
• Inspect and report on physical security infrastructure.
• Act as representative after hours; adhere to NKP Act 102 of 1980.
• Ensure compliance to NKP Security, Safety legislation and Sasol standards.
• Maintain serviceability of communication equipment and availability.
• Coordinate security and emergency response to incidents.
• Maintain control of portable/mobile equipment including firearms.
• Report incidents and deviations to Chief Security Officer.
• Monitor alarms and CCTV; report faults promptly.
• Record activities in registers and maintain files.
• Enforce company rules and take corrective action per policy.
• Communicate instructions clearly; conduct shift parade.
• Arrange perimeter and internal patrols; assign duties.
• Carry out site patrols and complete checklists.
• Oversee 24-hour Security Control Systems operations.
• Conduct crime management services.
• Report to Chief Security with relevant records for day shifts.

Skills

Operational and Safety Factors

Managing Safety Systems

Safety Management Techniques

Situational Adaptability

Safety Principles

SHE Policies, Procedures and Standards

Decision Quality

BC_Decision Quality

BC_Manages Ambiguity

BC_Ensures Accountability

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent (must)

Certificate/Diploma: Security Management or equivalent (advantage)

Driver’s license Code 08 (must)

Tools

Intruder detection

CCTV systems

Electric fences

Job description

• 3+ Years total Security/ relevant experience

Sasol is a global integrated chemicals and energy company with a 75-year heritage. Through our talented people, we use our expertise and selected technologies to safely and sustainably source, manufacture and market chemical and energy products globally. When you join Team Sasol, you are joining a company that puts people at the center of everything we do.

Sasol invests in its employees along every stage of the career path and offers development opportunities to help you cultivate your career in a culture that embraces diversity and inclusion.

Location

Durban | Kwazulu Natal (Natref Durban Operations)

Purpose of Job

Responsible for the control and supervision of security personnel on their shift, executing effective access/egress control and, to protect the company assets against terrorist activities, sabotage, espionage and or subversion, attacks, resulting in loss, damage, disruption or immobilisation of its facilities, in order for the company to achieve its profit growth. To also safeguard, information and personnel, interact with people and operate security equipment and execute security functions within the ambit of the law and company policies and procedures. This is done through monitoring of the facilities and implementing effective Security operations and determining key actions.

Key Accountabilities

• Ensure effective control over contract Security staff for the duration of their shift.
• Execute effective control room operations and services.
• Monitors inspect and reports on physical security infrastructure.
• Act as representative of the owner after hours in terms of NKP Act 102 of 1980.
• Ensure compliance to NKP Security, Safety legislation and Sasol standard.
• Ensure that all communication equipment is always serviceable and in good working condition and is continuously availability.
• Initiate and coordinate Security and Emergency response to incidents and other detrimental aspects and initiate call out procedures.
• Maintain effective control over the issuing and the return of all portable and mobile equipment including firearms and effective key Control.
• Report all transgressions, incidents accidents or deviations and misconduct to Chief Security Officer before the end of each shift.
• Monitor and respond to alarms, ascertain status, check for faults and rectify and or report promptly.
• Recording of activities in prescribed registers and occurrence book and mmaintain control of such registers and files and inspect and update when necessary.
• Ensure a disciplined workforce, by enforcing company rules and regulations and take corrective action where necessary in accordance with company disciplinary process.
• Ensure proper communication in respect of instruction, standing orders and information for the duration of their shift and conduct inspection parade when shift commencing duty.
• Arrange and control perimeter and internal patrols and issue specific duties for patrols.
• Undertake inspection patrols on site and complete checklists and inspection sheets.
• Carry out Security Control Systems 24-hour monitoring of (alarms, CCTV, vehicle and tracking systems) and ensure system are fully operational. and act as per instruction if detrimental activity is detected during monitoring.
• Conduct crime management services.
• Report to Chief Security with all relevant registers and occurrence book for inspection when on day shift during normal working hours.

Formal Education

• Grade 12 or equivalent (must)
• Certificate/Diploma: Security Management or equivalent (advantage)
• Driver’s license Code 08 (must)

Work Experience

• 3+ Years total Security/ relevant experience
• Advanced system specific Training (Intruder detection, CCTV systems and electric fences. (Advantage. Proficiency is required to function in an environment of diverse situations with diversified procedures and standards
• Computer Literate

Certification & Professional Membership

• PSIRA Grade B (must)
• NKP Certificate of Competency (preferred)
• Firearm Competency Certificate – issued in terms of Firearms Control Act 60 of 2000 (must)
• Candidate must be prepared to be vetted prior to appointment

Additional Knowledge

• Legistation:
• NSP Act (102 of 1980)
• Criminal Procedures Act (Search, powers of arrest, use of force, first schedule offences etc.)

Required Personal And Professional Skills

• TC_Operational and Safety Factors
• BC_Manages Complexity
• TC_Safety Management Techniques
• BC_Situational Adaptability
• TC_Safety Principles
• TC_SHE Policies, Procedures and Standards
• BC_Decision Quality
• TC_Managing Safety Systems
• BC_Manages Ambiguity
• BC_Ensures Accountability

Sasol is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Inspired by our Purpose of “Innovating for a better world”, Sasol acknowledges that diversity is intrinsic to the fabric of our organisation and is the key to our growth and success.

Sasol is committed to the full inclusion of all suitably qualified individuals.

Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups and people with disabilities according to Sasol’s Employment Equity Plan.

This includes reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.