Compliance and Firearm Training Officer

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**Overview** Servest Security is offering an opportunity for a Compliance and Firearm Training Officer to join their training team. The core purpose of this role is to ensure that security personnel, firearm-related activities, and operational procedures strictly comply with applicable legislation, regulatory requirements, company policies, client requirements, and specifically the Firearm Control Act 60 of 2000, while also ensuring staff are properly trained and competent. **What you will do** * Plan, schedule and implement compliance and operational training interventions in line with the company’s needs, Skills Matrix and client-specific requirements. * Identify core training requirements and ensure that appropriate training interventions are planned and implemented effectively. * Conduct and facilitate various compliance, operational and firearm-related training interventions. * Provide on-the-job and off-the-job coaching to employees to improve knowledge, competency and overall business performance. * Prepare learners for assessments and conduct formative assessments in accordance with applicable training requirements. * Evaluate the effectiveness of training interventions and recommend or implement improvements to training content, materials and delivery methods. * Liaise with the Training Administrator to compile and maintain training materials, learner documentation, attendance records and evaluation reports. * Design, review and maintain accurate, relevant and legally compliant learning and training materials. * Maintain all prescribed training and compliance records, including daily attendance registers, Firearm Control Registers and Shooting Range Registers. * Conduct and complete moderation reports and ensure that all required supporting documentation is maintained. * Provide timely and accurate feedback to learners and management regarding training outcomes, competency gaps and areas requiring further development. * Complete and submit all relevant monthly training, compliance and operational reports within the required timeframes. * Ensure strict adherence to all applicable legislation, regulatory requirements, organisational policies and procedures, with particular emphasis on the Firearms Control Act 60 of 2000 FCA and associated firearm-control requirements. * Monitor compliance with approved training standards, firearm-control requirements and client specifications. * Identify training and compliance gaps and ensure that appropriate corrective actions are implemented. * Provide accurate reports and promptly escalate critical compliance risks, non-compliances and findings to management. * Monitor identified non-compliances and follow up to ensure that corrective actions are implemented and closed out within the required timeframes. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Grade 12 * Occupationally Directed Education, Training and Development Practitioner ODETDP qualification * Must have Valid and updated SAPS Firearm Competency certificate * Must have National Key Point accreditation * Must be a Registered SASSETA Assessor * Must be a registered Firearm Accredited training officer with PFTC * Must be a qualified Range Officer * Registered PSIRA Grade A Instructor * 2 Years Security Operational experience * 3 Years training experience as Facilitator/Assessor/Moderator * 2 Years Facilitator/Assessor Experience * 2 Years Range Officer experience * Firearm Specialist knowledge, training and facilitation skills, assessment and competency evaluation, compliance and auditing skills * Riot and Intervention training Advantageous * Own vehicle * Clear criminal record **Who should apply** The ideal candidate is a highly qualified and experienced training professional within the security industry, with a strong focus on compliance and firearm training. They should possess specialist knowledge in firearms, coupled with proven facilitation, assessment, and auditing skills. This role requires an individual who is meticulous, organized, capable of designing and delivering effective training interventions, and dedicated to ensuring strict adherence to legislation, particularly the Firearm Control Act. The applicant must have specific certifications including ODETDP, SAPS Firearm Competency, National Key Point accreditation, SASSETA Assessor, PFTC Firearm Accredited Training Officer, Range Officer, and PSIRA Grade A Instructor, alongside relevant security operational, training, and range officer experience. Strong administrative, reporting, and communication skills are essential for managing records, providing feedback, and escalating compliance risks. **Deadline** 9th October, 2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/compliance-and-firearm-training-officer-servest-sa Source: myjobmag

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