Director: Security & Facilitiies Management

In brief

**Overview** This position is for a Director of Security & Facilities Management within the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID), based at their National Office in Pretoria. The role commands an annual all-inclusive salary package of R1,317,384. This director-level position is responsible for ensuring comprehensive security measures, including physical, personnel, information, and vetting security, alongside managing facilities and resources within the department. **What you will do** As the Director: Security & Facilities Management, you will: * Ensure physical and personnel security in the Department, including: * Enforcing physical security and access control. * Safeguarding departmental assets. * Establishing and maintaining security registers and records. * Developing and managing a contingency security plan. * Managing the implementation of security operating measures (e.g., access control, key control, threat and risk assessments for employees) and investigations into security breaches. * Ensure information security management in the department, by: * Developing document safety systems. * Monitoring and coordinating communication of security matters. * Ensuring compliance with relevant security prescripts (e.g., MISS, Protection of Information Act). * Promoting information security awareness. * Manage the vetting process in the department, which includes: * Ensuring vetting fieldwork investigation is conducted. * Liaising with the State Security Agency (SSA) for the evaluation and issuing of clearance certificates. * Developing uniform standards for security clearance levels and conducting workshops on the application process. * Manage the team responsible for providing security and work management services. * Manage the provision of a conducive working environment in line with the Occupational Health and Safety Act. * Manage and ensure effective and efficient financial, human, and physical resources of the Directorate in accordance with applicable legislation, which involves: * Developing and reporting on the operational plan for the unit. * Identifying and developing strategic and operational risks and a response plan for the unit. * Ensuring effective people management. * Providing inputs to the annual report, interim, and annual financial statements. * Participating in Management Committees of the Department. * Ensuring and overseeing effective governance and compliance pertaining to security and work environment management. * Ensuring overall compliance with Supply Chain Management (SCM) prescripts and reporting requirements. * Manage communication with internal and external stakeholders, as well as colleagues. * Provide response letters, email status reports, presentations, memos, and submissions. * Conduct formal presentations and facilitate discussions at relevant committees/forums. * Advise on procedural and related technical matters regarding security matters and vetting strategies and policies to ensure compliance with regulations. * Manage the provision of infrastructure maintenance, refreshment and refectory, cleaning, and transport services. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * An Undergraduate qualification (NQF7) in Safety, Physical Security/Security/Vetting Management and any related fields, as recognized by SAQA. * 5 years of experience at a middle/senior managerial level in Safety / Physical security and security vetting management environment. * Driver’s license. * **Knowledge Requirements:** * Thorough knowledge of security in the following fields: Physical security, Personnel security, documents security, Communication and investigations security. * Knowledge of applicable legislation and legal mandate (MISS, National Strategic Intelligence Act, National Vetting Strategy, etc.). * Ability to observe human behaviour and interpret it. * Vetting investigation training. * Voice stress analysis or polygraph testing. * Financial Management training. * **Skills and Competencies:** * Strategic capability and Leadership. * Good communication Skills. * Financial management skills. * Change management skills. * Client orientation and customer focus. * Problem solving and analytical skills. * Service delivery innovation. **Who should apply** This role is suitable for a highly experienced and qualified professional with a strong background in security and facilities management at a senior leadership level. The ideal candidate will possess an NQF7 qualification in a relevant security field, coupled with at least five years of middle to senior management experience in safety, physical security, and security vetting. They should have comprehensive knowledge of security legislation, various security disciplines, and specific training in vetting investigation, financial management, and potentially voice stress analysis or polygraph testing. Strong strategic, leadership, communication, financial management, and problem-solving skills are essential. Women are encouraged to apply as per the Employment Equity Target. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/independent-police-investigative-directorate-ipid-vacancies-from-dpsa-circular-38-of-2026#spani-ref-q9-2026-54 Source: govpage

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