Principal Inspector Security

Listing reference: eskom_003859
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 23 March 2026
Position summary
Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply
Job category: Security/Security Guard
Location: Atlantis
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
Introduction
Position: Principal Inspector Security Position/Task Grade: T08 Area of specialization: To protect Eskom assets and interests by performing and leading operational physical security activities. Department: Security Business Unit: Peaking Generation Location: Ankerlig Power Station, Atlantis, Western Cape
Job description

Skills and Competencies Required:

Behavioral

                          Professionalism

                          Trustworthiness

                          Performance

                          Honesty

                          Integrity

Leadership

                          Team player

                          Employee relationship building

Knowledge

                          Security legislation related to security training

                          Relevant policies, procedures, standards and practices

                          Apply theoretical, subject matter and basic business knowledge on the job

                          Governance security legislation protocols and site monitoring

Skill

                          Coordinate and give direction

                          Customer care

                          Work under pressure and deadlines

                          Interact at a senior level

                          Communication

                          Decision making

                          Valid driver’s licence

Key Responsibilities

                          Supervise and perform access control duties.

                          Supervise and perform control room duties.

                          Lead incident, crime reaction duties and crime scene preservation.

                          Supervise Eskom and contracted guards.

                          Perform security system inspections and functional tests.

                          Perform general duties.

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Minimum requirements

Qualification(s):
• Grade 12/NCV4/NSC3/N3 and languages/Diploma/Certificate in the relevant function at
NQF4 with 120 credits
 
Related Minimum Experience:
• 2 Years Related Security experience

Professional Registration Body:
• Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA) Grade B (Armed Response)

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