Officer Security Investigations X1 - Medupi Gx
Listing reference: eskom_007284
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 19 October 2026
Position summary
Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply
Job category: Other: Safety and Security
Location: Lephalale / Ellisras
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
Introduction
To conduct investigations of irregularities, criminal activities, security incidents and breaches at business unit level in Eskom Holdings environment and to report on the results of such investigations.
Department: Security Risk Department
Business Unit: Medupi Power Station
Location: Lephalale
Job description
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct baseline investigations into incidents, irregularities, criminal activities.
- Apply sound investigative practices.
- Provide post investigative support to the business.
- Provide an advisory and consultative service
Skills and Competencies Required
Behavioural:
- Professionalism
- Integrity
- Honesty
- Trustworthiness
Leadership:
- Live the Eskom vision and values
- Grow people
- Ignite passion
- Promote teamwork
- Encourage the right behaviour
- Must be accountable for decisions made
Knowledge:
- Relevant legislation
- Apply theoretical and business knowledge on the job
- Think on the feet and make quality decisions
- Eskom’s security policies, systems, directives, and standards
- National key point training program
- PSIRA skills program – first line security supervisor
- PSIRA skills program – private investigator
Skills:
- Report writing
- Communication and interpersonal
- Work under pressure in the dynamic and fast paced environment of investigations
- Analysing and interpreting data
- Promote open and transparent communication
- Work as a team or an individual where required
Minimum requirements
Qualification(s):
- National Diploma Security Risk Management/Policing/Forensic Investigations at NQF6 with 240 credits
- Professional Registration Body: Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA) Grade A
Experience:
- 3 years’ Experience in a security environment and crime investigations
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