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POST 08/313 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: SECURITY
This vacancy has expired. The closing date was 13 Feb 2026.
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Requirements
Knowledge
- Prestige and National Key Points environment will be an advantage
- Familiarity with the Minimum Information Security Standards
- OHSA
- Protection of Information Act
- Access to Public Premises and Vehicles Act
- Promotion of Access to information Act
- National Achieve Act. IT
- National Vetting Policies. Familiarity with
- but ideally formal training
- in the practice and principles on the execution of general security and security project management. Recommendations: Ability to work independently
- analyse problem areas and initiate corrective measures
- Experience in policy development
- good communication skills at all levels
- good writing and analytical skills regarding submissions and briefing notes
- Ability to make presentations on security matters. Project management skills.
Duties
Assist in the management of the total security function of the Region (personnel, document, communication, physical , computer security, and contingency planning and security awareness), Implement the Departmental security policy and the development of procedural guidelines in the Region, Evaluate and optimise the implementation of security measures and procedures with the assistance of Head Office, Develop and implement training and awareness programmes with the assistance of Head office, Interact with security related programme with the assistance of , i.e.
State Security Agency and South African Police Services, Manage the capacity of Security management with the assistance of Head Office, SAPS and SSA Provincial Office, Manage contracted private security service providers, Coordinate security logistics and plans during prestige events, Coordinate security screening of service providers and vetting of NDPW employees.
How to apply
Email: RecruitNEL26-02@dpw.gov.za
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