SECURITY OFFICERS: WOODLANDS AND INDIGENOUS FOREST MANAGEMENT (X9 POSTS)

Job Overview

The Department offers nine Security Officer positions across Woodlands and Indigenous Forest Management in KwaZulu-Natal (Weza, Umzimkhulu, Sokhulu, Nkwezela, Mthunzini State Forests) and the Eastern Cape. Candidates must hold a Grade 10 or equivalent qualification and a valid PSiRA certificate. No prior experience is required. Duties involve access control, patrols, CCTV monitoring, emergency response, visitor management, and assisting with forest fire management. Shortlisted candidates must undergo practical and integrity assessments.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Grade 10 (NQF level 2) or equivalent qualification
• Private Security Industry Regulation Act (PSiRA) certificate
• No experience required
• Knowledge of access control procedures
• Knowledge of measures for control and movement of equipment
• Knowledge of prescribed security procedures (e.g. MISS, NISA, Protection of Information Act)
• Knowledge of relevant emergency procedures and security processes
• Knowledge of Departmental and Public Service prescripts
• CCTV operations knowledge
• Good communication skills (written and spoken)
• Organizational, planning, and decision-making skills
• Ability to work long hours voluntarily, independently, in a team, and under extreme pressure
• Conflict management and resolution skills

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform access control and identify suspicious conduct
• Ensure unauthorised persons and dangerous objects do not enter the premises
• Escort visitors to relevant employees or venues
• Ensure departmental equipment and assets do not leave unauthorised
• Perform proper lock up for all offices and access points
• Operate and monitor control room security equipment and CCTV
• Undertake building and premises patrols
• Lock or unlock main doors and trellidoors
• Check for fire hazards and exposed electrical contacts
• Apply emergency procedures and alert emergency services and management
• Provide receptionist services and ensure safety of staff and visitors
• Ensure all incidents are recorded in the occurrence book/register
• Ensure visitors entering forests have an approved Licence as per NFA
• Assist with fire management in the forest
• Obtain feedback from supervisor and report missing or stolen equipment

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