The applicant must be in a possession of a Three (3) year relevant post matric qualification in Security, Risk Management or equivalent qualification; Three (3) years relevant experience at a supervisory level; A State Security Management Course will be an added advantage; Must have a PSIRA registered Grades A, B, C or D security certificates/Fire Fighting and First Aid Certificate/Advanced Investigation Certificate and a valid driver’s license.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing security operations in the Department; Managing of security service contracts; Conducting security risk/appraisals ensuring compliance with SSA and MPSS; Ensuring and monitoring adherence to department security system and policies; Ensuring implementation of security measures; Monitoring and providing strategic guidance to the Department of security issues as well as security bridges;
Monitoring the extent of adherence to and compliance with security policies and ensuring that officials with access to sensitive information are vetted; Promoting and facilitating security awareness programmes; Conducting all security threats and risk assessments; Advising management regarding security risks; Planning all security measures and procedures; Implementing OHS Act and MISS following the State Security Agency (SSA) policies; Liaising
with the SSA and other security agencies to ensure effective security.