Deputy Director: Security Management

Component: Security Management (Re-advert) Department: Limpopo Provincial Government Centre: Head Office - Polokwane Salary: R932 292 per annum (Level 11), (to be structured according to individual needs) Reference: S.4/3/8/99 DUTIES Manage the provision of operational risk and security awareness programmes: Develop operational risk and security awareness programmes. Implement security awareness plans. Monitor the provision of workshops on security awareness. Evaluate the security status within the department. Liaise with other departments on security issues. Propose control measures to minimise or eliminate the security risks. Monitor and evaluate the implementation of Security Policies and Procedures as well as the Security Measures e.g. MISS, MPSS, etc: Develop security procedures. Develop policy for security measures. Develop a contingency plan. Develop, manage and monitor the implementation of security plans and programmes. Advice and attend to security breaches. Propose control measures to minimise or eliminate the security risks. Manage the provision security administrative services. Provide tender bulletin for security advertisement. Maintain the contract(s) for outsourced security. Monitor performance of private security services as per service level agreement. Monitor in – house security guards. Provide specifications for purchasing of security equipment’s (Guard Monitoring systems, EACS etc.). Investigate security related cases. Manage physical 175 security appraisals and information security audits by: Verify company documents at PSIRA, Vetting of service providers at SSA. Manage key control. Provide resource (Human, Financial and Equipment): Manage the component’s budget against its strategic objectives. Coordinate budget monitoring, projecting & reporting expenditure. Ensure that spending is maximized in line with strategic objective. Monitor and report on the utilisation of equipment’s. Evaluate and monitor performance and appraisal of employees. Ensure capacity and development of staff. Enhance and maintain employee motivation and cultivate a culture of performance management. Manage discipline. Provide job description to subordinates. Manage division leave matters. ENQUIRIES Ms. Hanyane NP, Mr. Moabelo MJ, Ms. Motsai S Tel No: (015) 284 7586/7627/262. HOW TO APPLY Applications are encouraged to be submitted through the e-Recruitment website at https://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za, however, hand delivery applications are acceptable and must be submitted on the fully completed and signed new Z83 application form obtainable from all government departments or can be downloaded from www.gov.za / www.dpsa.gov.za / www.labour.gov.za, and be addressed to: Director: Human Resource Management Services, Office of the Premier, Private Bag X9483, Polokwane, 0700 or hand delivered to the Office of the Premier at 40 Hans van Rensburg Street, Polokwane, Mowaneng Building, Office No. A013, General Records: Registry, Ground Floor. NOTE The Office of the Premier is an affirmative action employer. Designated race groups, females and persons with disabilities remain the target group and are encouraged to apply. The following must be considered in relation to the completion of the Z83 by applicants: All the fields in Part A, Part C and Part D should be completed in full. Part B, all fields should be completed in full except the following: South African citizens need not provide passport numbers. If an applicant responded “no” to the question “Are you conducting business with the State or are you a Director of a Public or Private company conducting business with the State? If yes (provide detail)” then it is acceptable for an applicant to indicate not applicable or leave blank to the question, “In the event that you are employed in the Public Service, will you immediately relinquish such business interest?”. Applicants may leave the following question blank if they are not in possession of such: “If your profession or occupation requires official registration, provide date and particulars of registration”. Noting the limited space provided for Part E, F & G, applicants often indicate “refer to Curriculum Vitae (CV) or see attached”, this is acceptable if the CV has been attached and provides the required information. If the information is not provided in the CV, the applicant may be disqualified. It must be noted that a CV is an extension of the application of employment Z83, and applicants are accountable for the information that is provided therein. The questions related to conditions that prevent re-appointment under Part F must be answered. A specific reference number for the post applied for must be quoted in the space provided on Z83 form. Only shortlisted candidates for a post will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from HR. To ensure that potential Senior Management Services (SMS) members have a background on processes and procedures linked to the SMS, a further requirement for appointment at SMS level will be the successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government with effect from 01 April 2020. This is a Public Service specific training programme which will be applicable for appointments at SMS post. The link is as follows: www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme. A Compulsory pre-entry into the Senior Management Services (SMS) certificate from National School of Government (NSG) will be required before the assumption of duty. As per the Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) directive on Human Resources Management & Development for Public Service Professionalisation Volume 1, number 1.32.1, “all shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. In terms of the Directive on the Implementation of Competency Based Assessments, Training & Development for Members of the Senior Management Services (SMS) in the Public Service, as amended: All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical assessment that intends to assess relevant functional elements of the job. Assessment for core competencies outlined in the SMS handbook shall be conducted within one month of the appointment of the candidate. The Office shall communicate the logistics for the psychometric assessment to the candidate. The successful candidates must be willing to sign an oath of secrecy with the organization and are also expected to sign a performance agreement with the Office. All appointments are subject to the personnel suitability check (criminal records, credit record check and security vetting) and recommended candidates will be subjected to 171 security clearance procedures. The Office reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the posts advertised. The Office of the Premier is an affirmative action employer. Preference will be given to qualifying candidates from designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Plan and targets of the Office. Applicants with disabilities are requested to mention the nature of their disabilities on their CV. The successful candidate will be required to disclose his/her financial interest in accordance with the applicable prescripts within 30 days of assumption of duty. Late applications for the advertised posts will not be considered. Failure to comply with the above requirements will result in the disqualification of the application. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only, due to the large number of applications we envisage to receive and if you have not heard from us within ninety (90) days of the closing date, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. However, should there be any dissatisfaction, applicants are hereby advised to, within 90 days, seek reasons for the above administrative action in terms of section 5, sub-section 1 and 2 of Promotion of Administrative Justice Act 3 of 2000. Applications which are forwarded / submitted to the wrong address will not be considered. Note: Certified copies of educational qualifications, academic records, Identity document and valid driver’s license (where required) should be submitted by the shortlisted candidates to HR on or before the day of the interview date, failure to produce the requested certified copies on the day of the interview process, will result in an automatic disqualification from the process. Kindly note that no payment of any kind is required when applying for posts advertised in this circular. Applications with foreign qualifications remain responsible for ensuring that their qualifications are evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and the proof of such evaluation. The contents of the advertised vacant posts will also be posted on the following website: www.limpopo.gov.za and all Office of the Premier Social media pages. NB!!! The Office reserves the right to interview candidates virtually. In the event a candidate’s preference is to attend a physical face-to-face interview process, the Office will not be liable for any expenses incurred. OTHER POSTS Source: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 34 of 2026. Apply exactly as the department instructs (Z83 form and CV); Insly does not forward applications for public service posts.

Grade 12/Matric and a qualification at NQF level 6 in Security Management /Security Risk Management/Policing as recognised by SAQA. Security Grade A/B (PSIRA). 05 years’ experience in Security Management environment of which three (03) years MUST be at Junior Management / Assistant Director level. State Security Agency (SSA) will be an added advantage. Valid firearm competencies. Valid driver’s license, with the exception of applicants with disabilities. Knowledge And Skills: Knowledge of relevant Public Service Acts, regulations and frameworks. Knowledge and understanding of policy analysis, development and interpretation. Physical security risk control measures. Security principles and practices. MPSS. MISS. Problem solving and analysis. Decision making. Team leadership. Creativity. Financial management. Customer focus and responsiveness. Communication. Computer skills. People management. Conflict management.