DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS POST: SECURITY OFFICER REF NO: COO08/2017 SALARY: R183 558 per annum (Total package of R287 577 per annum/ conditions apply) CENTRE: Cape Town REQUIREMENTS: A Grade 12 Certificate plus experience in security operations. A grade ‘’C’’ PSIRA qualification is required. Grade ‘’B’’ and ‘’A’’ PSIRA qualification will be an added advantage. Computer literacy. Ability to work independently and in a team. Good communication and interpersonal skills. Must be able to understand and execute regulations and policies. Self-discipline and willingness to work 12 hour shifts (Day/Night) due to the nature of the job. DUTIES: The successful candidate will: Perform access control functions for the Department. Ensure safety of staff and visitors in the building and premises. Ensure that equipments, documents and stores do not leave or enter premises unauthorised. Ensure all incidents are recorded in the occurrence book. Perform control room and patrol duties. ENQUIRIES: Ms P Skonela, Tel. (021) 814-8032 APPLICATIONS: Applications must be forwarded to Private Bag X4390, Cape Town, 8000 or be hand-delivered to 14 Loop Street, Cape Town, 8000. FOR ATTENTION: Human Resource ManagementNOTE: Application must be submitted on a Z83 form with a copy of a comprehensive CV, certified copies of qualifications, ID document as well as a Driver’s License (if it is a requirement) in order to be considered. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Correspondence will be limited to successful candidates only. Short-listed candidates will be subjected to screening and security vetting to determine their suitability for employment, including but not limited to: Criminal records; Citizen status; Credit worthiness; Previous employment (reference checks); and Qualification verification. Relaxation of qualification requirements may be considered for non-OSD posts. Candidates shortlisted for the SMS post will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job. Following the interview and the technical exercise, the Selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of competency based assessments. Furthermore, the person appointed to this position will be subjected to a security clearance, the signing of performance agreement and employment contract. For more information regarding the requirements and duties in respect of each position, please visit our website at www.environment.gov.za. Click on vacancies and ensure you follow the correct link to the position of interest. All shortlisted candidates will be expected to avail themselves for an interview at the Department’s convenience. The department reserves the right not to make an appointment. No e-mailed, faxed and late applications will be considered. If you have not been contacted within three 3 months after the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.