South African Reserve Bank is hiring Security Officials x 11 – GSMD

South Africa

JOB DESCRIPTION

Brief description

The main purpose of this position is to protect and safeguard the personnel, facilities and assets of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) Head Office.

Detailed description

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas:

Conduct access and egress control in the areas of operation.

Conduct guarding, patrolling and escorting duties to safeguard the facility against illegal and/or unauthorised activity.

Identify, respond to and report all security and emergency threats, signals and situations under all conditions.

Monitor, maintain and ensure the optimal utilisation of all security systems, equipment and signals.

Perform evacuations and emergency drills during emergencies.

Perform administrative duties such as report-writing and completing electronic occurrence books and pocketbooks.

Proactively broaden knowledge of functional area, displaying willingness to make improvements (including methods and practices).

QUALIFICATIONS

To be considered for this position, candidates must have:

a Grade 12 certificate or an equivalent NQF 4 qualification; 

a Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA) Grade C qualification;

a competency certificate in the handling of firearms (i.e. a 9 mm pistol, a semi-automatic rifle and a shotgun);

a minimum of two to five years of working experience in a security environment;

sound knowledge and understanding of applicable legislation, including, but not limited to, the National Key Points (NKP) Act 102 of 1980 and Regulations, the Firearms Control Act 60 of 2000, the Criminal Procedure Act 51 of 1977, as well as all the policies, procedures and operational instructions of the SARB relating to the use of firearms;

a level of medical, psychological and physical fitness commensurate with the inherent requirements of the position;

professionalism, discipline and the physical fitness to work long hours; and

the availability to work shifts (including weekends) and perform duties as required by operational circumstances.

Additional requirements include:

following instructions and procedures;

adapting and responding to change;

writing and reporting;

deciding and initiating action;

adhering to principles and values;

applying expertise and technology; and

coping with pressures and setbacks.

The following would be an added advantage:

completed NKP training;

completed PSIRA training; and/or

exposure to physical and tactical security training.

ABOUT US

About SARB

Primary mandate of the SARB

Section 224 of the Constitution of South Africa states the mandate of the SARB as follows:

The primary object of the South African Reserve Bank is to protect the value of the currency in the interest of balanced and sustainable economic growth in the Republic.

The South African Reserve Bank, in support of its primary objective, must perform its functions independently and without fear, favour or prejudice.

WHAT WE DO

Monetary Policy

The Constitution gives the SARB the mandate to protect the value of the rand. We use interest rates to keep inflation low and steady.

Financial Stability

The SARB has a mandate to protect and enhance financial stability. We identify and mitigate systemic risks that might disrupt the financial system.

Prudential Regulation

The Prudential Authority regulates financial institutions and market infrastructures to promote and enhance their safety and soundness, and support financial stability.

Financial Markets

Open market operations are the main tool we use to implement monetary policy. We manage South Africa’s gold and foreign exchange reserves.

Financial Surveillance

The SARB is responsible for regulating cross-border transactions, preventing the abuse of the financial system and supporting the regulation of financial institutions.

Payments and Settlements

The SARB is responsible for ensuring the safety and soundness of the national payment system, which is the backbone of South Africa’s modern financial system.

Statistics

The SARB provides important economic and financial statistics that present an overview of the economic situation in South Africa.

Research

Research conducted by the SARB focuses on economics, financial stability, banking and emerging trends in finance. Our research supports policy decision-making

Banknotes and Coin

The SARB has the sole right to make, issue and destroy banknotes and coin in South Africa.

ABOUT THE TEAM

Group Security Management Department (GSMD)

The Group Security Management Department comprises of the following three divisions:

Security Operations

Security Governance, Risk and Compliance

Security Auxiliary Services

Function

To provide a security risk service for the group in terms of personnel security vetting, risk and threat analysis as well as other specialized areas pertaining to information security and countermeasures;

To provide security execution commensurate with the security risk through the provision of a robust and resilient physical protection system for the SARB Group in compliance with relevant legislation, policies and procedures;

To develop and implement a security governance framework for the Group;

To provide a security system including the Firearms Management function and to provide quality driven ETD solutions that meet the security training needs of the Group;

To monitor implementation and compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements and to provide administrative support and project management for the department; and

To provide Human Resources services, advice and leadership to the department.