Job Title Deputy Director: Specialised Operations Location Johannesburg, ZA Organization Name Protection Services Department Description
Purpose
The incumbent will be responsible and accountable to the Director of Campus Protection Service (CPS). He / She will be directly responsible for crime prevention and crime combating, management of all events and crowd management in the university precinct and external perimeters. The incumbent will be responsible for managing the safety and security of students, staff, visitors, and assets within his/her area of responsibility. Will be responsible for identifying isks and high crime areas within his/her area of responsibility. He / She will manage deployment of personnel to address crime and university events within area of responsibility and ensure the proper briefing of all personnel under his/her supervision. He /She will liaise with the appropriate Manager in relation to crime / incidents and appropriate measures that will be implemented to address and reduce crime and other related incidents.Ensure all security systems are adequately monitored, appropriate responses and assistance are instituted as required. Secure and manage parking areas and traffic regulations adequately.
The incumbent will manage External Security Companies as a force multiplier on the university precinct. He / She will also manage the external armed response company contracted to the University to ensure safety and security of the perimeter and armed response. He/she will attend crime forum meetings and raise all the concerns encountered by the university community. The incumbent will also liaise directly with SAPS ad JMPD in combatting crime around the university precinct. He/she will on behalf of the University attend crime forums and BID committee meetings. The incumbent must be familiar with South African gun laws.
Brief Description
Responsibilities
- Manage crime prevention and combatting, events, and ensure response to all crime and incidents on Campus through Crime Prevention and Response Team (CPRT) and contracted external security providers when necessary.
- Ensure crime prevention and combating operations which are medium to high risk are conducted as planned and respond to all crime incidents occurring on campus.
- Monitor timely response to all reported incidents.
- Ensure crime awareness campaigns in hotspot areas are conducted
- Ensure that all planned and unplanned events are attended to.
- Ensure all relevant events role players are part of the events planning.
- Co-chairing events management committee sitting. To liaise with POS, SAPS and JMPD in the event of protest action.
- Manage external perimeter security through briefing and deployment of personnel together with armed response according to crime and risk analysis
- Ensuring adequate deployment of officers on sites and taking responsibility for all the equipment deployed.
- Ensure the smooth running of the Joint operational Centre (JOC), to ensure that there is 24- hour deployment of operators.
- Ensure equipment, cameras, monitors and panic buttons are functional.
- Supervise and ensure constant monitoring of activity using CCTV System to detect/intercept persons engaged in criminal activity and ensure effective follow-up
- Ensure that all JOC Officers are adequately trained.
- Matric and tertiary degree in security management or equivalent (NQF 7) in security management.
- PSIRA Grade A / be able to register with PSIRA within three months of employment.
- Crowd Management Course.
- Armed Response Course / Tactical Training Course.
- Preferably 10 years in a security related environment, with at least 5 years in management position with evidence of progressive responsibilities, and preferably within an educational environment.
- Must be available 24/7.
- Ability to work weekends and evenings as and when necessary.
- The candidate must be able to pass background check.
- Physical demands are in excess of those for deskbound work, and therefore the incumbent would need to be physically fit.
- Ability to interpret and apply applicable legislation, rules and regulations.
- Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations.
- Ability to enforce legislation and policies tactfully and with respect for the rights of others.
- Ability to communicate effectively, analyse data, prepare records and reports.
- Ability to work well with diverse groups and provide effective leadership.
- Understanding of cultural diversity.
- Experience in the higher education sector is preferred.
- Membership of SASA and COMPROSA would be advantageous.
- Experience in Crowd management/control; VIP; tactical response; events.
- management; collaboration with external stakeholders.
- Planning.
- Organizing.
- Controlling.
- Leading.
- Coordination.
- Negotiation.
- Computer skills.
- Monitoring and evaluation.
- Report Writing.
- Employee Relations (policies and procedures).
- Listening skills.
- Communication.
Detailed Description Job Requirements Additional Details How To Apply
Internal employees are invited to apply directly on Oracle by following the path: iWits /SelfService application/ Apply for a job.
To apply, please submit a covering letter detailing your skills and experience with reference to the position and a detailed CV with names, contact numbers and e-mail addresses of 3 referees.
The University is committed to employment equity. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the relevant employment equity plans and policies of the University.
The University retains the right not to make an appointment and to verify all information provided by candidates.
Please note that correspondence will only be entered into with shortlisted candidates.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment or to re-advertise.
Closing Date: 21 April 2025
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