Deputy Director - Johannesburg, South Africa - University of the Witwatersrand

University of the Witwatersrand
University of the Witwatersrand
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2 weeks ago

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Responsibilities:


  • Manage crime prevention and combatting, events, and ensure response to all crime and incidents on Campus through Crime Prevention and Response Team (CPRT) and contracted external security providers when necessary.
  • Ensure crime prevention and combating operations which are medium to high risk are conducted as planned and respond to all crime incidents occurring on campus.
  • Monitor timely response to all reported incidents
  • Ensure crime awareness campaigns in hotspot areas are conducted.
  • Ensure that all planned and unplanned events are attended to
  • Ensure all relevant events role players are part of the events planning.
  • Cochairing events management committee sitting. To liaise with POS, SAPS and JMPD in the event of protest action
  • Manage external perimeter security through briefing and deployment of personnel together with armed response according to crime and risk analysis.
  • Ensuring adequate deployment of officers on sites and taking responsibility for all the equipment deployed.
  • Ensure the smooth running of the Joint operational Centre (JOC), to ensure that there is 24 hour deployment of operators.
  • Ensure equipment, cameras, monitors and panic buttons are functional.
  • Supervise and ensure constant monitoring of activity using CCTV System to detect/intercept persons engaged in criminal activity and ensure effective followup.
  • Ensure that all JOC Officers are adequately trained.

Requirements:


  • Matric and tertiary degree in security management or equivalent (NQF 7) in security management.
  • PSIRA Grade A / be able to register with PSIRA within three months of employment
  • Crowd Management Course
  • Armed Response Course / Tactical Training Course
  • Preferably 10 years in a security related environment, with at least 5 years in management position with evidence of progressive responsibilities, and preferably within an educational environment.
  • Must be available 24/
  • Ability to work weekends and evenings as and when necessary.
  • Physical demands are in excess of those for deskbound work, and therefore the incumbent would need to be physically fit.
  • Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations.
  • Ability to enforce legislation and policies tactfully and with respect for the rights of others.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, analyse data, prepare records and reports.
  • Ability to work well with diverse groups and provide effective leadership.
  • Understanding of cultural diversity.
  • Experience in the higher education sector is preferred.
  • Membership of SASA and COMPROSA would be advantageous.

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, and Behaviors:


  • Experience in Crowd management/control; VIP; tactical response; events management; collaboration with external stakeholders.
  • Planning,
  • Organising,
  • Controlling,
  • Leading,
  • Coordination,
  • Negotiation,
  • Computer skills,
  • Monitoring and evaluation,
  • Report Writing,
  • Employee Relations (policies and procedures),
  • Listening skills,
  • Communication

Closing Date: 15 September 2023
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