Website South African Reserve Bank (SARB)
South African Reserve Bank (SARB) is the central bank of South Africa, established in 1921, with its primary mandate being to protect the value of the currency (the rand) in the interest of balanced and sustainable economic growth. It is one of the few central banks in the world with private shareholders.
About South African Reserve Bank (SARB)
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) is South Africa’s central bank, primarily mandated to protect the value of the currency (the rand) in the interest of balanced and sustainable economic growth. The bank is headquartered in Pretoria and is one of the few central banks in the world with private shareholders.
Brief description
The main purpose of this position is to plan and supervise the day-to-day security operations of operational security personnel at the Cape Town facility of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB).
Detailed description
The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas:
- Oversee protection at the Head Office facility of the SARB.
- Conduct thorough inspection and other security measures to ensure compliance with all relevant legislation.
- Monitor the implementation of, and compliance with, applicable policies and procedures.
- Conduct workplace assessments.
- Manage the firearms of the shift.
- Ensure that operational security staff members comply with and are fit for deployment.
- Manage the performance and development of team members.
- Provide administrative support to the management structure of the Security Operations Division at Head Office.
- Provide management information for the purposes of decision making.
- Proactively broaden knowledge of own functional area, displaying willingness to make improvements in the unit (including methods and practices).
Qualifications
- a Diploma in Security Management or an equivalent NQF6 qualification;
- five years’ experience in a national key point facility protection environment;
- two years’ experience in facility operational security supervision, including security systems, procedures and personnel;
- sound knowledge and understanding of a national key point security environment, emergency and incident management, risk management, control room operations, electronic security systems, key control and relevant legislation;
- a certificate in handling firearms (9 mm pistol, semi-automatic rifle and shotgun);
- a medical, physical and psychological fitness level that is commensurate with the inherent requirements of the position;
- a Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA) Grade B certificate;
- a favourable security clearance;
- a valid Code 8 (Code B) driver’s licence;
- proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Word, PowerPoint and Excel) as well as using the internet, enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, the Human Capital Management (HCM) Cloud Solution and email;
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- availability to work shifts (including weekends) and perform duties as required by operational circumstances.
Additional requirements include:
- ability to effectively lead and manage a team with strong business and security services;
- ability to stay calm in emergency situations;
- analysing and problem-solving skills;
- planning and organising skills;
- judgement and decision-making skills;
- observation and surveillance skills;
- verbal and written communication skills;
- negotiation skills;
- time management;
- coping under pressure;
- conflict handling;
- professionalism, discipline and resilience to work long hours; and
- working effectively in small teams.
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