Assistant Director: Physical Security

Assistant Director: Physical Security

• Job Type: Full Time
• Qualification: Bachelor's degree, Higher National Certificate or National Certificate
• Experience: 3‑5 years in physical security, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or junior management role
• Location: Gauteng
• Job Field: Security / Intelligence

Qualifications Required

• A relevant three‑year tertiary qualification (NDiploma/Bachelor's/BTech) (minimum 360 credits) or an equivalent qualification plus 3‑5 years of experience in physical security.
• Two years of supervisory or junior management experience.
• Knowledge of conducting research.
• Knowledge of investigations and security breaches.
• Understanding of electronic security systems.

Key Performance Areas

• Implement physical security processes.
• Respond to security incidents and assess their impact.
• Assist with investigations of security breaches and maintain an incident‑tracking database.
• Carry out risk assessments, threat appraisals and security audits.
• Analyse risk factors for new and existing facilities and develop remediation plans.
• Manage schedules for security personnel and track attendance.
• Provide security services to contractors, provinces and agencies.
• Review and report on accidents, safety hazards and fire risks; file safety reports.
• Liaise with law enforcement and relevant internal and external organisations.
• Monitor vandalism and loss of property; report incidents.
• Ensure security systems remain operational and remediate failures promptly.

• Provide physical security services.
• Maintain duty rosters for 24‑hour security coverage.
• Monitor surveillance equipment and respond to failures and emergencies outside normal hours.
• Maintain DVR, alarm and access‑control systems for all facilities.
• Provide security awareness and training programmes.
• Assist with security management reports on projects and initiatives.
• Provide oversight and direction to security staff, including work‑assignment scheduling.
• Handle lock and key requests and tracking.
• Integrate security aspects related to personnel, documents, communications, computers and surveillance.
• Conduct security tasks to ensure safety of employees, patients and the public.

• Implement physical security and vetting policies and procedures.
• Train employees on security policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with security policies.
• Guide facilities management in developing and maintaining security processes in line with best practice standards and regulations.
• Stay updated on new policies and procedures from other departments.

• Maintain the overall security function within GPAA.
• Support the development and implementation of a business plan and budget for security.
• Advise management on security implications of executive decisions.
• Screen employees and maintain security clearances.
• Maintain records of security incidents.
• Ensure fire safety systems throughout GPAA offices.
• Ensure occupational health and safety procedures are followed.
• Assign daily work to security staff based on suitability.
• Implement minimum information security standards, minimum physical security standards, and compliance with the Public Premises and Vehicles Act (Act 53 of 1985).

• Manage and develop staff.
• Coach, mentor and take corrective action for performance issues; develop performance standards and evaluate the team.
• Monitor human‑resource matters such as leave, recruitment and grievances.
• Prepare work plans for the unit and align them with the directorate’s overall plan.