Mar 27, 2013

Assistant Security Officer , South Africa

Employer: Eskom
Location: Sasolburg, Free State, South Africa
Reports to: Shift Control Officer
Position Summary
Position Summary: The Security Official is responsible for performance of basic security functions. This is enhanced by the knowledge of the business in the security environment. The security officer will be
responsible for access control, safeguarding ,use of two way hand radios ,manage vehicles at access/egress point ,vehicle and foot patrols ,ensure that all security policies and procedures are adhered to and compliance to relevant legislations.

Required output functional
• Identify people, vehicles and property moving through Access Points
• Search people, vehicles and containers moving through Access Points
• Control movement of people and vehicles moving through Access Points
• Control movement of company assets and private property through Access Points
• Completion and filing of indemnity forms and tool lists
• Handling of gate release permits and Despatch Advices
• Report all emergencies and security incidents
• Reporting of incidents
• Report and act on any company identification card deviations
• Administration and control of Security equipment / inventory / vehicle and firearms
• Confiscate unauthorized items
• Perform random alcohol screening and testing
• Carry out service point duties – visitors reception, administration of property, site security representative and key control
• Assist with visitors induction training
• Report all defects on security systems and equipment
• Operate Access Control System
• Give evidence in court and disciplinary enquiries
• Carry out escort duties
• Perform guard duty and protect people, vehicles, buildings and property
• Patrol the complex on foot and by vehicle
• Perform observation duty
• Carry out crowd control services

Job Requirements
• Grade 12 certificate (must)
• Driver’s license code B (must)
• National Key Point competent (must)

Specific experience required
• In declared events it might be required to work overtime(must)
• Medical fit for security functions and training (must)
• One year experience in security environment (must)
• Knowledge of Security Systems (must)
• Knowledge of relevant security legislations and procedures(must)
• Knowledge of emergency reaction procedures
• Security Risk identification
• Competent to use Security equipment.
Assistant Security Officer (Ref No. 11319)


Closing Date: 10 April 2013
Business Unit: Natref .