Principal Inspector Security

Listing reference: eskom_005122
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 10 June 2026
Position summary
Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply
Job category: Engineering, Technical, Production and Manufacturing
Location: Mpumalanga
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: IRM Department (Security) Business Unit: Kendal Location: Mpumalanga
Job description

 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

Skills and Competencies Required:

Behavioral

-      Professionalism

-      Trustworthiness

-      Performance Driven

-      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 directions.

-      Customer care.

-      Work under pressure and deadlines.

-      Interact at senior level.

-      Communication.

-      Decision making

-      Valid driver’s license.

“If you have not been contacted within 28 days after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.”

“Eskom is committed to equality, employment equity, and diversity. In accordance with the employment equity plan of Eskom and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups.  Eskom reserves the right not to make an appointment to the posts as advertised.  Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply for positions.”

Minimum requirements

Qualifications:

-      Grade 12/NCV4/NSC3/N3 and languages/Diploma/Certificate in the relevant function at NQF4 with 120 credits.

Related Minimum Experience:

-      2 Years’ Security experience

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