Security Officer at Western Cape Department of Health

Service benefits:

13th cheque, employer’s contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance.

RequirementsMinimum educational qualification:

General Education and Training Certificate (GETC)/Grade 9 (Std 7).

Registration with a professional council:

Candidates have to be registered as a Security Officer Grade C or higher with the Security Board in terms of the Security Industry Regulatory Authority Act PSIRA.

Experience:

Appropriate experience as a Security Officer in a Health Facility.

Inherent requirement of the job:

Willingness to work shifts and be available on a 24-hour basis.

Must have a valid driver’s license.

Must be registered with PSIRA.

Must be physically fit.

Competencies (knowledge/skills):

Proficiency in English (both written and verbal) as well as one of the two official languages of the Western Cape.

Knowledge of security related prescripts, regulations and procedures.

Basic knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Good interpersonal and communication skills.

Ability to work in a team as well as independently.

Be responsible and diligent.

Ability to work under pressure.

Duties (key result areas/outputs):

Ensure access/egress control.

Patrolling of buildings, parking areas and perimeter fencing.

Control of parking areas.

Taking and writing of statements.

Investigation of crimes and incidents.

Giving of evidence at Court or disciplinary inquiries.

Controlling of all hospital keys.

Supervise outsourced security officers.

Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.