• Reference Number : refs/056281
• Directorate : Corporate Management
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R487 4197.00 – R573 897.00 per annum (plus benefits)
• Enquiries : Mr. M.P. Dhlamini Tel no: 011 951 8207

Requirements :

• Grade 12 or matric certificate. A relevant bachelor’s degree / Diploma in Security Management. At least 3 years relevant experience at supervisory level in security management. Understanding of the relevant legislation and policy framework: Public Finance Management Act and Treasury Regulations. Knowledge of Minimum Physical Security Standards (MPSS), Minimum Information Security Standards (MISS), Control of Access to Public Premises Act, Mental Health Care Act, PSIRA Act, Criminal Procedure Act, Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), and all other related prescripts. Competency in investigating security breaches and actioning security awareness programmes. Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), Labour Relations Act and Code of Conduct. Must possess professional work ethics, with good communication skills (verbal and written), interpersonal skills, Computer skills (MS Office), report writing and presentation skills. Knowledge and understanding of Performance Management Development System (PMDS). Valid PSIRA Grade A registration certificate will be an added advantage. Strong conflict resolution skills, Crisis negotiation, de-escalation skills tailored to patients with mental health conditions and ability to function independently and under pressure. Must have a valid driver’s licence.

Duties :

• Liaise and communicate regularly with the contracted security service provider to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and departmental standards. Manage security guarding services of the hospital’s inhouse security personnel. Liaise with the South African Police Service and Security Management Directorate at Gauteng Department of Health (GDoH) Central Office where indicated. Conduct security risk assessments and coordinate appropriate interventions to mitigate identified risks. Provide strategic advice to executive management on security-related matters. Implement the security policies and all related prescripts appropriately. Assess and improve the effectiveness of security control systems. Investigate security incidents/breaches, compile reports and ensure implementation of corrective and preventative measures. Recommend interventions, improvements, and disciplinary measures where appropriate. Maintain records of security breaches and other incidents. Develop, support, monitor, and assess the performance agreements of the hospital security personnel. Manage all personnel with adherence to Basic Conditions of Employment Act.

Notes :

• Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. No hand delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted. For assistance with online applications please email your enquiry to healthjobqueries@gauteng.gov.za. N.B: Where driver’s licence is mandatory, exception will be granted for people with disabilities. Application should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 application form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents plus a recently updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV), Registration Certificate with relevant professional body (HPCSA) and a proof of current registration (Annual Practising Certificate/Card). Application without a new Z83 application form, a detailed CV with at least a minimum of two references of which one must be the current supervisor, registration certificate and a proof of current registration certificate/card with relevant professional body will be disqualified. (Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than six (06) months on or before the day of the interview). It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualification evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). All foreign qualifications must be accompanied by evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within three (03) months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification). Where applicable candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. The recommended candidate may be subjected to Medical Surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993. It is the Department’s intention to promote representivity (race, gender, and disability) in the Public Service Through the filling of these posts. The Department reserves the right not to appoint/fill this post. WOMEN AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Sterkfontein Hospital

Closing Date : 04-09-2026

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.