Job Description

KINDLY TAKE NOTE: Applications may only be submitted online through the official UFS vacancy website: https://ufs.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll - Applications submitted through any other platform will not be considered.Please ensure that all relevant documentation is attached to your application.

• A detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter.
• Copies of qualifications (please provide the SAQA accreditation in the case of foreign qualifications).
• A copy of your identity document (ID or passport in the case of foreign nationals).
• Proof of registration with a Professional Body (if applicable).
• A copy of your drivers license (if applicable).
• Confirmation of employment from current employer / last employer if unemployed (only applicable to external applicants).

Duties and responsibilities:

• Ensure effective coordination of security operations at the three campuses of the University.
• Develop and ensure effective execution of operational and business plans for the three campuses of the University.
• Ensure effective coordination and installation of technical security measures at the Universitys campuses.
• Develop and ensure implementation of best practice operational security procedures, standards and protocols to ensure effective rendering of operational security services.
• Ensure effective coordination and deployment of technical security solutions on the Universitys campuses.
• Drive security awareness capacity building program on the Universitys campuses in collaboration with campuses Site Managers, and other key stakeholders.
• Ensure effective management of contracted security service providers.
• Ensure effective management of protests on the Universitys campuses in accordance with the Protest Management Policy and other relevant protocols.
• Develop and ensure effective execution of strategies to combat crime on the Universitys campuses.
• Ensure that events on the Universitys campuses are effectively managed in accordance with events management protocols.
• Ensure that the performance of staff is managed in accordance with the Universitys policies.

• Manage operational security budget in accordance with the Universitys policies and the departments business and strategic plans.
• Ensure that security vulnerability assessments are continuously conducted on the Universitys campuses and that identified gaps are addressed.
• Ensure that a high level of discipline and professionalism is maintained and that workplace discipline is managed in accordance with the Universitys policies.

Inherent requirements:

• Bachelors degree or an Advanced Diploma/ B. Tech degree on NQF level 7 in Security Management.
• A valid Grade A (PSIRA) registration certificate.
• A valid code 8 drivers licence.
• Safety Management Training Course (SAMTRAC), NOSA.
• Computer literacy.
• A minimum of eight (8) years relevant working experience, of which five (5) years should be management experience in a security management environment.

Recommendations:

• Honours degree /Postgraduate Diploma/Professional Bachelors degree in Business Management or Administration on NQF level (8).
• Experience in events management in accordance with the Safety at Sports and Recreational Events Act, 2 of 2010 (SASRIA).
• Experience in the higher education sector.

CompetenciesRequired competencies:

• Results-oriented.

- The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations.
- The ability to be reliable, responsible, dependable and to fulfil obligations.

• Strategic thinking.

- The ability to deal with several activities at a time.
- The ability to plan work and to follow plans.

• Business Acumen:

- The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
- Proficient in using MS Office.

• Leading.

- The ability to lead, take charge of situations and offer opinions and directions to others.
- The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude and encourage people to work together.

• Building coalitions

- The ability to negotiate, sell, influence and persuade others.
- The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.Assumption of duties:
01 November 2024Closing date:
17 September 2024.Salary:
The salary is available on request.Fringe benefits:
(Subject to specific conditions): pension scheme, medical aid scheme, group life insurance, housing allowance, leave and sick leave, service bonus and study benefits.Enquiries:
For enquiries, please feel free to contact 051 401 2979 or email JardineS@ufs.ac.za or Recruit@ufs.ac.za. Additionally, kindly contact 051 401 9814/ 9810/9813/ 7659/ 9848 for assistance.General:
The UFS is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity, and redress in achieving its equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets. Preference will be given to candidates from the under-represented designated groups including candidates with disabilities. Our Employment Equity Policy is available at: EEA13_EE Plan UFS 1 March 2022 (003).pdfThe University processes personal information in line with its obligations under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and any personal information provided to the University will be treated as confidential and processed in accordance with the rights provided to data subjects under POPIA.The University reserves the right not to fill the post. The UFS will only consider applications of candidates who meet all the inherent requirements of the position. Applications that are incomplete will not be considered. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Should you not be contacted within six weeks of the closing date for applications, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.

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