PRIVATE SECURITY INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY (PSIRA) VACANCIES

 
 
BRAND AND EXTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER 
Salary: R 426 391 basic salary p/a plus benefits (Centurion)
 
Requirements: National Diploma\Degree in Marketing, Brand Management, Communication or equivalent coupled with 5 years’ experience in communication environment● 3 years working in Marketing/Advertising Agency will be an added advantage● Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and applicable knowledge and experience on the job may be considered during the selection process. 
 
Essential criteria: An excellent working relationship with external stakeholders● Research and analysis● Outstanding verbal and writing skills● General understanding of private security industry in South Africa● Planning and organising● A high level of understanding of brand/marketing management● Good working knowledge of Microsoft office applications● Good working knowledge of Publisher and Adobe Suite● High Concern for quality and order. 
 
Key Performance Areas: Corporate Image and brand identity: Assist the Communications Manager in the implementation and review of PSiRA’s corporate image, identity and brand● Shape and communicate PSiRA’s vision and mission Liaising with marketing agencies and other relevant stakeholders to develop and maintain the image of PSiRA and ensure the authority communicates with all its stakeholders● Co-ordinate advertising and promotions to ensure that PSiRA as a brand is easily distinguished and well known on all mediums , and that intellectual property is patented and protected● Conceptualise marketing products and coordinate the design and production of those products/materials so that PSiRA has above board and quality marketing products. This includes conducting marketing surveys in order to research stakeholder needs and information changes in policies, strategies and plans● Ensure that updated information on the Authority is available as well as marketing and promotional information● Co-ordinates articles for e newsletter and other publications● Stakeholder Management: Co-ordinate stakeholder engagement programmes and stakeholder mapping● frequent updating of stakeholder list and contacts● Co-ordinate administration work for stakeholder management meetings/workshops● Analysis stakeholder needs and reputational risk● Co-ordinate stakeholder perception surveys● Co-ordinates articles for e newsletter and other publications● Assist in identifying research topics on Private Security related matters. Marketing and PR: In consultation with the Manager: Communication implement and control external communication function Strategically co-ordinate and support all facets of communication externally for all marketing campaigns● Assist in ensuring that campaigns are reaching or exceeding stakeholders expectation● Input into development and management of effective communication plans that will give PSiRA’s brand the competitive edge● Analysing and reporting on campaigns based on the expected objectives● Assist in ensuring that relevant stakeholders are educated/ liaise with to ensure cooperation of relevant communication and social media technique into the corporate culture and PSiRA’s activities. Prepare Media Monitoring Monthly reports. Prepare opinion pieces on the private security related matters● General: Provide support in the implementation of the communications operational plan and policy● Attend registration and regulatory sub-committee meetings● Assist in preparation of weekly, monthly and quarterly reports● Prepare specifications and requisition for communication unit● Analysing and reporting on campaigns based on the expected objectives● Assist in ensuring that relevant stakeholders are educated/ liaise with to ensure cooperation of relevant communication and social media technique into the corporate culture and PSiRA’s activities.
 

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ASSISTANT INSPECTOR: ENFORCEMENT 
R 314 010 basic salary p/a plus benefits (Bloemfontein)
 
Requirements: Certificate or Diploma in Policing, Security and Risk Management, Criminal Justice and Forensic Investigation or Paralegal studies coupled with a minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in criminal investigation environment● Valid driver’s licence with 2 years’ experience in driving. Ideal candidates are expected to have their own reliable vehicle● Training in Detective Learning programme will be an added advantage (DLP) ● Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and applicable knowledge and experience on the Job may be considered during the selection process. 
 
Essential criteria: Ability to interpret pieces of legislations that manages the law enforcement and investigations● Ability to work under pressure● Very high administrative skills including planning and monitoring● Computer literacy (Microsoft package)● Problem solving and analysis skills● Knowledge of commercial and administrative law● Written and verbal communication skills● Interpersonal and sound judgement skills● Report writing skills● Ability to testify during court and tribunal proceedings● Ability to observe confidentiality in terms of all aspects of the job. 
 
Key Performance Areas: Conducting investigations and inspections. The investigation of complaints and illegal practices with regards to improper conduct of security service providers● Conduct routine inspections at security service providers to ensure compliance in terms of the Act, in particular the Code of Conduct Regulations● These security service providers includes all categories or classes of security services such as Guarding, CIT, Locksmiths, Private Investigators, Electronic Security Industry etc● Conduct infrastructure and capacity inspections at new applicant security businesses in order to ensure that they meet the prescribed infrastructure and capacity requirements in order to render the security services● Issue directives to the Private Security Industry in respect of any obligation in terms of PSIRA Act and Regulations ● Conduct assessments of training facilities in order to verify whether they meet the accreditation requirements● Investigate and obtain evidence pertaining to non-compliant conduct by security service providers in respect to the code of conduct for security service providers● Investigations including auditing of records kept by the security service provider in terms of applicable legislation, fraudulent activities and conduct of the security service providers● Identify any possible contraventions of the Code of Conduct Regulations and compilation of statements and charge sheets relating to the allegations of improper conduct● Liaise with Authority and State Prosecutors with regards to the charges and evidence● Serving of Regulation 3(4) notices (charge sheet and summons)● Keep the complainant informed of progress on cases initiated which are handed over to law enforcement agencies , until concluded● Perform Commissioner of Oaths / Peace Officer functions● Follow due process in taking affidavits of witnesses as well as aspects dealing with the collection of evidence to prove a case● Testify in improper Conduct enquiries● Liaise with finance department in respect of outstanding annual fees, fines, and the payment over to the Authority regarding these outstanding annual fees/fines● Submission of statistical reports on Law Enforcement activities.


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HUMAN CAPITAL ADMINISTRATION AND SECRETARIAT SUPPORT 
R 278 112 Basic salary p/a plus other additional benefits (Centurion)
 
Requirements: National Diploma or Degree in Human Resources Management or equivalent coupled with at least 2-3 years of experience in Human Resources Administration and 1 year of Secretariat environment● Relevant qualification in Secretariat or Office Administration will be an added advantage● Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and applicable knowledge and experience on the Job may be considered during the selection process. 
 
Essential criteria: Ideal candidate is expected to have reasonable knowledge of Secretarial/ Personal Assistant practices● Good Interpersonal and Organizational skills are highly required● Communication skills both verbal and written are essential● Office management skills● Computer literacy● Management of diary and logistics arrangement● Excellent Document Management Skills. 
 
Key Performance Area: To provide secretariat services to the Senior Manager of Human Capital i.e. dairy management and meeting arrangements● Develop and maintain document management system at Human Capital Management Department and ensure proper recording of incoming and outgoing Human Capital Management documents● Compilation and consolidation of all Human Capital Management reports and submit them to relevant authorities including the Senior Manager: Human Capital Management● Proofreading of all documents that are received or exiting the Human Resource Department● Provide administrative support to all functions of the Human Capital Division i.e. Human Capital Provisioning, Labour Relations, Compensation Management, Training. Coordination of projects in the Human Capital Division● Performs asset management functions in the Human Capital Division i.e. assets and stationary control● Perform all other Human Capital Management roles/duties as required from time-to-time by the Senior Manager of the Human Capital Management.