Shift Leader – Security

In brief

**Overview** This role is for a Shift Leader – Security within the Security Management Directorate of the Gauteng Department Of E-Government, based in Johannesburg. Two posts are available, offering a salary of R201 093 per annum (Level 04) plus benefits. The position involves leading and managing security operations on an assigned shift, ensuring the safety and security of department assets and personnel. **What you will do** * Perform administrative duties for all security related functions associated with an assigned shift. * Draft duty rosters and posting sheets. * Monitor the proper posting and deploying of security personnel daily. * Allocate security tasks. * Monitor attendance of security officers. * Conduct uniform/dress code inspection. * Implement parade during booking on duty. * Enforce adherence to site instructions and procedures. * Liaise with Senior Security Officer in terms of daily operations. * Conduct hand over to the next shift. * Implement the security operational plan. * Assist with the control of emergency plan and evacuation procedures and drills. * Assist with the planning of security measures for events. * Monitor and provide support in case of emergencies. * Administer all controls room operations to safeguard the department assets. * Supervise all control rooms activities. * Report all incidents and any identified non-compliance relating to security prescripts. * Review of footage upon request through proper procedure. * Update all registers for the incidents observed. * Monitor incidents/occurrence books/registers. * Monitor access control to prevent unauthorised entry in buildings and other premises. * Authorise the equipment, documents, and stores into or out of the building or premise. * Inspect the functioning of electronic, radio and panic button systems. * Inspect X-Ray machines, walk-through metal detectors, security lights and report all none functioning of security measures. * Record security incidents and breaches and report to the Senior Security Officer. * Control the keeping of registers as needed and the recording of all security related activities and incidents. * Identify risk and thread to the security of the department. * Assist with the investigation of security incidents and breaches and provide input on preventative measures. * Compile reports to Senior Security Officers as needed. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Grade 12 Certificate at NQF level 4 as recognized by SAQA. * Grade C Security Training registered with PSIRA. * 3 Years security experience in a supervisory level. **Who should apply** Candidates with a Grade 12 Certificate and Grade C Security Training registered with PSIRA should apply. Applicants must have a minimum of 3 years of security experience at a supervisory level. The ideal candidate will be capable of performing administrative duties for security shifts, supervising personnel, managing control room operations, handling incidents, and assisting with emergency and event security planning. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/gauteng-department-of-e-government-vacancies-from-dpsa-circular-41-of-2026#spani-ref-refs-057304 Source: govpage

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• At least 3 years of experience.
• 2 posts available.

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