Position: Principal Inspector Security X1(Generation) Drakensberg PS Task grade: T08 Area of specialization: To protect Eskom’s assets and interest by performing a leading operational physical security duty. Department: Security Business Unit: Peaking Operating Unit Location: Drakensberg Pumped Storage Scheme, Bergville, KZN

Key Responsibilities

·       Supervise and perform access control duties

·       Supervise and perform control room duties

·       Perform security systems inspections and functional tests

·       Leads incident/crime reaction duties and crime scene preservation

·       Leads emergency preparedness security response teams

·       Performs general tasks

 

Skills and Competencies Required

·       Behavioural:

o   Integrity, disciplined, professionalism

o   Performance driven

o   Able to work under pressure and with deadlines

o   Ability to interact at a senior level

 

 

·       Leadership:

 

o   Training ability and experience

o   Team player

o   Employee relationship building

 

 

·       Knowledge:

o   Knowledge of security legislation related to security training

o   Policies, procedures, standards and practices

 

 

 

 

·       Skills

o   Be able to co-ordinate and give direction

o   Effective customer-care skills

o   Must be able to apply theoretical and subject matter on basic business knowledge of the job

o   Must be in a position to apply good knowledge of governance, security legislation, protocols and situation monitoring

 

 

·       Attributes

o   Physical ability – fitness to perform operational duties

o   Psychologically suitable – perform under stressful and dangerous situations

o   Must have a valid driver’s license and must be able to drive

o   No criminal record

 

·       Assessment

o   Decision-making versus implementation

o   Communication and interpersonal skills

o   Team spirit

o   SASSETTA Skills programme 1-4

o   National Key Point Unit Standards

o   Firearm competence (business purposes)

 

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