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POST 07/96 : DEPUTY DIRECTOR: SECURITY
This vacancy has expired. The closing date was 20 Mar 2026.
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Requirements
The ideal candidate must be in possession of a NQF Level 6 qualification as recognised by SAQA in Security/Police management coupled with 3 years junor management experience in security management.
Essential Knowledge, Skills And Competencies Required: The successful candidate must have:- Sound knowledge and understanding of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa; Minimum information Security Standards (MISS); NIA Directives; Control of Access to Public Premises and Vehicle Act: National Key Point Act; State Security Agency Directives; Promotion of Access to Information Act; Minimum Physical Security Standards (MPSS); National Strategic Intelligence Act; Public Service Act and Regulations; Public Finance Management Act; Promotion of Access to Information Act; Promotion of Administrative Justice Act; Criminal Procedure Act; Occupational Health and Safety Act; Memorandum of understanding of VIP Services; Department Security Policy Act; Electronic Security Systems; Control room operation; Events Management; SSA Security Managers Course; Planning and organising; Investigation; Interpersonal relations; Negotiation skills; Research and data analysis; Report writing; Presentation skills; Leadership skills; Supervision; Diplomacy; Facilitation skills; Project planning/management; Good communication skills (verbal & written) internally: Departmental staff, management, HOD and MEC; Externally: State Security Agency (SSA), South African Police Services (SAPS), Crime Intelligence, Provincial Department, national Departments, General Public; Good computer literacy in MS Office and a valid driver’s licence.
Duties
Key Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be required to manage effective and efficient security services within the Department with the following 84 responsibilities: - Manage the provision of physical security support services (Personnel, Assets, Building); Develop and implement vetting and classified documents policies and procedures; Ensure Information security management; Develop policies and strategies aimed at improving service delivery; Manage the resources of the Sub - Directorate.
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