Senior Protective Service Officer (J Hay band)

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Overview This role at Rand Water is for a Senior Protective Service Officer (J Hay band). The position is responsible for protecting Rand Water staff, assets, and property in compliance with the National Key Point Act, the MPSS, other relevant legislation, and site-specific procedures and training guidelines. What you will do * Protect Rand Water staff, assets, and property in line with relevant legislation and guidelines. * Manage access and egress control, ensuring proper handover and accounting for all Protective Services assets at gates. * Perform duties according to customer needs and expectations. * Handle administration tasks such as logging information on Access Control registers, occurrence books, visitors and contractors permits, and conducting reception duties, including verification of assets as per removal permits. * Conduct perimeter, building, and area patrols. * Assist during mobile patrols, including external remote sites and residential patrols. * Provide first aid to minimize injuries and support the injured until help arrives. * Assist in firefighting efforts to minimize damage to infrastructure until help arrives. * Aid in the evacuation of personnel and vehicles during emergencies. * Perform surveillance during industrial action (peaceful or violent). * Manage accident scenes by keeping bystanders away and ensuring smooth traffic flow. * Implement and ensure adherence to obligations under relevant legislations and standards (OHS Act and ISO standards). * Implement and adhere to security and safety-related requests from the Executive Manager, Risk Control Manager, and Head of Protective Services. * Conduct external patrols at remote sites and canals. * Supervise Protective Service Officers (PSOs) and provide orientation to newly appointed PSOs. Requirements (from the original advert) * Grade 12 * Five years relevant experience of which two years must be within a National Key Point * NKP certificate registration * PSIRA Grade C registration * Successful completion of the following Firearm Unit Standards: 123515, 123514 and 123511 * Competency certificate with SAPS in handling a Pistol, Rifle or Hand Machine Carbine as well as shotgun * Valid code B drivers license and the ability to pass Rand Water K53 test * Public drivers permit is mandatory * Supervisory experience will serve as an advantage Who should apply The ideal candidate for this role should possess knowledge in the use of firearms, the National Key Point Act and current relevant legislation, patrolling and guarding, access and egress control, and the SHEQ Management System ISO 45001. They must demonstrate strong communication skills (verbal and written), interpersonal skills, report writing ability, and conflict handling proficiency. The suitable applicant will have a customer service-oriented attitude, attention to detail, assertiveness, integrity, honesty, and self-discipline. Deadline 2026/10/12 Reference Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/senior-protective-service-officer-j-hay-band-rand-water Source: myjobmag

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• Customer service
• First aid
• Health and safety (OHS)
• Driver's licence

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