ASSISTANT CONTROL OFFICER
Listing reference: nwu_000027
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 30 June 2021
Position summary
Industry: Other Sectors & Industries
Job category: Admin, Office Support and Services
Location: Potchefstroom
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS)
FACULTY/ DIVISION: FINANCE AND FACILITIES
DEPARTMENT: PROTECTION SERVICES
POSITION NUMBER: P000060
VACANCY: ASSISTANT CONTROL OFFICER
PEROMNES GRADE: 13
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT (INTERNAL ADVERT)
PLEASE NOTE: ONLY CURRENT EMPLOYEES OF NWU MAY APPLY FOR THIS POSITION.
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
To maintain safety and security effectively and efficiently on the NWU Potchefstroom campus.
Job description
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to function within a multilingual and multicultural environment.
· Ability to work according to planning schedules and measurable goals.
· Complete and maintain an accurate pocketbook and incident documentation.
· Complete and conduct regular visitations, seizure(s) and present evidence to internal and external stakeholders.
· Perform reactive service once alarms are triggered.
· Advanced interpersonal skills and investigative skills with reference to traffic and access control.
· The ability to facilitate opening and closing of buildings.
· Ability to identify and report Occupational Health and Safety risks and hazards.
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
· Proven ability to work with precision under pressure.
· Excellent judgement skills
· Interpersonal Skills
· Customer service orientated.
· Excellent time management skills.
· Excellent communication skills.
· Excellent analytical skills.
Minimum requirements
· Grade 12.
· PSiRA Grade B certification.
· Eight (8) years’ continuous experience at NWU Protection Services department.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Communication and Stakeholder Relations
· Communicate effectively with all stakeholders with regards to protection services through various mediums.
· Assist and ensure compliance with the safety and security regulations and standard operating Procedures at the NWU Potchefstroom campus.
· Manage and ensure effectiveness of shifts with joint accountability with the leadership team.
2. Crime Information Management
· Ensure crime information received is reported to the Control Officer and necessary documents are completed.
· Ensure that crime, incidents, and information are attended to.
3. Operations
· Execute daily patrols and access control
· Perform regular visits and conduct service provider inspections to ensure compliance. Report if there are any deviations.
· Ensure effective alarm management.
· Ensure the key control is done efficiently.
· Maintain regular and consistent radio and telephone communication.
· Maintain effective incident management.
· Ensure all faults and deviations reported are captured timeously.
4. Security
· Conduct physical crime prevention measures withing regulations and policy directives.
· Adhere and ensure compliance with service level agreements(s) between NWU Potchefstroom Protection Services and relevant stakeholders, including but not limited to, monitoring outsourced security services.
5. Disaster Management
· Ensure immediate response[s] to relevant disasters.
· Ensure effective internal and external stakeholder communication with reference to incident response and catastrophic incidents.
6. Special Events and Emergency Services
· Ensure protection of public lives and NWU property against fire hazards and other risks.
· Ensure the deployment of members at Special Events in accordance to relevant legislation.
The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Lynette Tolmay ON 018 399 2213
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Refiloe Khabo on 018 299 4799
CLOSING DATE: 30 June 2021
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
Kindly take note: applications must be submitted online through the official nwu vacancy website.
Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.
The University subscribes to and applies the principles of Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the EE Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
