• Reference Number : refs/022701
  • Directorate : Chief Directorate: School Support
  • Number of Posts : 1
  • Package : R 1 216 824 per annum (an all-inclusive package)
  • Enquiries : Ms. Winny Radzilani Tel. No: (011) 843 6540

Requirements :

  • An appropriate Advanced Diploma/ B-Tech/Degree (NQF7) in Occupational Health and Safety Management/ Security Risk Management/ Disaster Management/ Environmental Management or related equivalent qualification with at least a minimum of 5 years middle/ senior management experience in Safety and Security Management environment. Knowledge of Minimum Information Security Standards and its interpretation. Project Management and understanding of Security Standards and its interpretation in the Public Service. Protection of Children Act, OHS Act. COMPETENCIES: Strategic capability and leadership Programme and Project Management, Financial Management, Change Management, Service Delivery Innovation, People Management and Empowerment Client Orientation and Customer focus Communication, Computer literate. South African driver’s license is essential.

Duties :

  • To manage security services of the Department. Develop and implement security policies based on Minimum Information Security Standards and Minimum Physical Security Standards. Plan, develop and Implement security plans, Security programs such as Emergency Response and Crisis Management. Physical Security Information Protection, Incident management and / or investigation. Manage the development and implementation of vetting and security screening, policies guidelines and procedures. Develop guidelines for managing access control to the Department. Manage information security. Oversee the development of Occupational Health and Safety measures and compliance protocols by schools. Oversee and implement of security and safety awareness and challenges at schools within the responsible district. Oversee the development and implementation of the approved Security and Safe School Management policies, procedures and guidelines. Manage the compilation and dissemination of departmental School Occupational Health and Safety norms and standards Safety Health Environment (SHE); School Occupational Health and Safety norms and standards Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA).

Notes :

  • It is our intention to promote representatively (Race, Gender and Disability) in the Public Service through the filling of this post. Applications must be submitted on form Z83, obtainable from any public service department or on internet at www.dpsa.gov.za /documents. Received applications using the incorrect application for employment (old Z83) will not be considered. Each application for employment form must be fully completed, duly signed and initialed on the first page by the applicant. Failure to fully complete, initial and sign this form may lead to disqualification of the application during the selection process. A fully completed, initialed, and signed new form Z83 (Section A, B, C and D compulsory and (Section E, F and G ignore if CV attached). A Z83 form and a detailed CV MUST be attached on hand delivered, posted and online applications. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on the application but must submit the Z83 with a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from Human Resources. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Suitable candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks (positive Identity, qualification, fraud listing, employment reference, and criminal record verification as well as the required level of security clearance process). Where applicable, candidate will be subjected to a skills/ knowledge or computer assessment test. Please note that all applicants for Senior Management positions are required to complete the SMS Pre- Entry Programme administered by the National School of Government (NSG) and SMS pre-entry certificate is submitted prior to appointment. The Course is available at NSG under the name Certificate for entry into the SMS and the full details can be sourced by the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/trainingcourse/sms-pre-entry-programme/. For more information regarding the course please visit the NSG website: www.thensg.gov.za. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job. Following the interview process, recommended candidate (s) to attend to generic SMS competency assessment as mandated by DPSA. The logistics of which will be communicated by the Department. Short-listed candidates will be subjected to a security clearance. Department reserves the right not to make appointment(s) to the advertised post(s). Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply and preference will be given to the underrepresented groups as per the GDE Employment Equity Targets. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. The specific reference number of the post must be quoted. Due to the large number of applications we envisage to receive, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. No faxed, emailed and late applications will be considered. Applications must be delivered or posted to: Physical address: 26th Loveday Street, Kuyasa Building, Johannesburg, 2001. Postal address: P.O. Box 7710, Johannesburg, 2000 or apply online at https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za/.

Employer : Department of Education

Location : Head Office, Johannesburg

Closing Date : 13-06-2025


Criteria Questions
Do you have an appropriate Advanced Diploma/ B-Tech/Degree (NQF7) in Occupational Health and Safety Management/ Security Risk Management/ Disaster Management/ Environmental Management or related equivalent qualification?
Do you have a minimum of 5 years middle/ senior management experience in Safety and Security Management environment?
Do you have a valid South African drivers’ license?

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.