ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: SECURITY SERVICES-NATIONAL ARCHIVES REF NO DSAC07/06/2024

REQUIREMENTS : Senior Certificate/Matric Certificate /Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent qualification; Three-year
Degree/National Diploma (NQF level 6) as recognised by SAQA in Security Management,
Security Risk Management, Policing, Batchelor of Arts in Forensic Science and Technology or
relevant qualification; 2-3 years relevant experience at Chief Security Officer/Security
Administrative level in Security services or related field; Registration with PSIRA-Minimum of
Grade A Management Certificate; a Valid Driver’s license. Competencies: Knowledge of Public
Service Regulations; Knowledge of the access control procedures; Strong personality
;Resilience; Reliability; Knowledge of measures for the control and movement of equipment and
stores; Knowledge of prescribed security procedures and application thereof (e.g. MISS,
Minimum Physical Security Standards (MPSS), NISA, Protection of Information Act, Firearms
Protection Act, Access to Information Act, Control of Access to Public Premises and Vehicle
Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, etc.) and the authority on security officers under these
documents; Knowledge on the relevant emergency procedures; Knowledge of security control
room and reception management; Knowledge of operating fire detection and extinguishing
system, CCTV camera and access control system; Knowledge of general security
administration; Planning and Organizing skills; Problem solving and analysis; Good
communication and interpersonal relations; Project management skills; Contract management;
Computer literacy.
DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: The purpose of this post is to implement physical and information
security services in the Department; Monitor utilization and functionality of X-Ray machine and
metal detector; Monitor the implementation of Service Level Agreement regarding compliance
and non-compliance; Assist with Security Policy and Procedures implementation; Manage
electronic access control, CCTV and Fire Prevention System; Assist in drafting terms of
reference for security tenders; Conduct security audits; Implement key control; Report nonfunctional security systems to the supervisor; Monitor personnel, visitors, and procedures;
Interpret security management information; Report back on security incidents, breaches, and
risks; Investigate security incidents and breaches; Receive and peruse inspection reports;
Perform sites’ (NARSSA, NFVSA and OLB) inspections; Monitor implementation of access
control; Provide information security awareness programs; Assist with health and safety
matters; Assist with drafting and updating of Security Policy, Security Risk Assessments,

Security Plans and Tender Documentation; Review security circulars / directives; Obtain inputs
and submit for approval; Draft / update Security Policy; Draft / update Security Risk
Assessments; Supervise subordinates.
ENQUIRIES : Mr K Makena, Tel: (012) 441 3214
NOTE : Preference will be given to Coloured males, Indian males, White males, Coloured females and
Persons with Disabilities