Assistant Director: Security Operations

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**Overview** The Department of Tourism is seeking an Assistant Director: Security Operations (Ref No: DT65/2026) to be based in Pretoria. This role is compensated at R487,197 per annum (Level 09), excluding service benefits. The department encourages applications from Coloured Male and White Male candidates, as well as Youth and People with Disabilities, in line with its EE Requirements. **What you will do** The successful candidate will be responsible for: * Managing physical security and monitoring the surveillance system. * Ensuring that access control is monitored. * Monitoring security control room operations. * Conducting control room inspections. * Monitoring electronic detection systems. * Inspecting systems and ensuring effective control. * Inspecting all security registers. * Ensuring professional dress code standards are maintained. * Conducting after-hours inspections. * Monitoring outsourced security service. * Managing and controlling keys for the Department. * Ensuring keys are kept in line with prescripts. * Keeping and controlling safe keys and combination. * Ensuring that keys are issued as per policies and prescripts. * Inspecting key storage cabinets. * Identifying risks and threats to the security of the department and vulnerability of the department’s capability to counter security threats. * Conducting physical security inspections and patrols. * Verifying effectiveness of the security system. * Ensuring that security officers patrol the building. * Conducting investigations and compiling reports in case of physical security incidents/breaches. * Investigating and reporting security breaches. * Managing duty shifts for security personnel. * Ensuring availability of monthly shift rosters. * Preparing shift allowance claims. * Managing and planning leave. * Checking shift registers. * Compiling shift allowance claims. * Managing Reception Services. * Monitoring reception operations. * Inspecting visitor registers. * Compiling visitor statistics. * Ensuring professional dress code. * Supervising human resources. * Ensuring quality of work. * Ensuring personnel development. * Assessing staff performance. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * A recognized NQF Level 6 qualification in Security Management / Safety Management or other related qualifications. * Minimum of 3 years in a Security Management environment, of which 2 years must be at senior practitioner level. * Experience in Security / SAPS / SSA / Private Security. * Experience in Access Control. * Investigations Experience. * Ability to interpret Security legislation such as MISS and MPSS. * Knowledge of security-related legislation and prescripts. * Ability to interpret and apply security policies, directives, procedures and prescripts. * Administrative procedures. * Financial management. * Public Service Act and Regulations. * Basic Conditions of Employment Act. * Occupational Health and Safety Act. * Criminal Procedures Act. * Access to Public Premises and Vehicles Act. * Access Control Procedures. * Minimum Physical Security Standards. * Minimum Information Security Standards. * Good communication skills. * Computer Literacy. * Organising and Planning. * Report writing skills. * Good interpersonal relations skills. * Occupational Health and Safety. * Project Management. * Listening skills. * Writing skills. * Problem-solving. * Technical skills. * Security management. * Observations skills. * Investigations skills. * Customer relations. * A valid driver’s. **Who should apply** This role is suitable for candidates who possess an NQF Level 6 qualification in Security Management, Safety Management, or a related field. Applicants must have a minimum of 3 years of experience in a security management environment, including at least 2 years at a senior practitioner level, with previous experience in Security, SAPS, SSA, or Private Security. Essential experience includes access control and investigations. The ideal candidate will have a strong ability to interpret and apply security legislation (such as MISS and MPSS), policies, and relevant public service acts. Required competencies include good communication, computer literacy, organizing and planning, report writing, interpersonal relations, project management, problem-solving, and various technical and security management skills. Experience in supervising human resources and assessing staff performance is also relevant. A valid driver’s license is mandatory. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/department-of-tourism-vacancies-from-dpsa-circular-40-of-2026#spani-ref-dt65-2026 Source: govpage

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