Security Officer position at Wits University

Applicants are hereby invited to apply for the Security Officer position at Wits University.

Closing date for applications: 18 November 2024

Security Officer position at Wits University

The main purpose of this position is:

To provide access control with Visitors Management System, do parameter patrolling, guarding and general security services to ensure the safety and security of employees, stakeholders/ clients, assets, information and buildings/ facilities. 

Access Control Duties

Administer access control by ensuring that all aspects of all aspects of access control are complied with:

  • Ensure visitors who are detected by VMS not welcomed on campus are barred entry.
  • Ensure that all visitors are scanned and directed to areas or buildings where the visit is intended.
  • Ensure employees, staff and visitors are in compliances with access control procedures 
  • Ensure that only members of SAPS, SANDF or Metro Police in uniform access campus with official firearms.
  • Ensure that all private property brought into the building are declared in the appropriate registers.
  • Ensure that all assets removed from the premises are accompanied by appropriate asset removal permits.

Required Academic Qualification/s

  • Matric
  • Grade C or above PSIRA accredited certificate
  • One-year National Certificate in Security Risk Management

Required Years of Work-Related Experience

  • 3 to 4 years experienced within security industry.
  • Knowledge of Criminal Procure Act
  • Knowledge of legal aspects

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Other Requirements

  • Ability to work weekends and evenings as and when necessary
  • The candidate must be able to pass background checks/ screening
  • Must not have a criminal record
  • Good experience in access control, security patrolling, escorts inspection and adhoc duties,
  • Good communication, interpersonal and report writing skills.
  • Good working knowledge of Control of Access to Public Premises & Vehicles Act and other relevant legislation.

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours)

  • Strong interpersonal, communication and public relations necessary to establish and maintain rapport with the University Community.
  • Maintain discretion and professionalism when dealing with staff, students and the public.
  • Ability to function with and promote, a customer service-oriented environment working in support of staff, student and their activities.
  • The ability to accept political and religious differences in a fair and just manner.
  • The ability to maintain confidentiality.
  • The ability to manage sensitive industrial relations.
  • Maintain sound judgment and decision making despite stressful situations.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to act in an honest and trustworthy manner 
  • Effective listening and presentation skills
  • Demonstrates a willingness to learn new things or improve skills

How to apply

To apply:

Please submit a covering letter clearly indicating which post you are applying for, detailed CV with names, addresses, contact numbers and e-mail addresses of 3 referees.

Internal employees are invited to apply directly on Oracle by following the path: iWits /Self Service application/” Apply for a job” .Hand delivered applications will not be accepted.

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Closing Date: 18 November 2024.

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