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SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL BIODIVERSITY INSTITUTE (SANBI)
 
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: SECURITY MANAGEMENT
Ref: GDIR/2021/001
Location: Pretoria
Job type: Permanent
Salary package: R707 557.00 to R990 581.00
 
CANDIDATES WHO PREVIOUSLY APPLIED ARE ENCOURAGED TO RE-APPLY
 
 
The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) is seeking to appoint an organized, diligent and dedicated individual with a goal oriented professional approach to provide strategic leadership in security management for SANBI.
 
The successful candidate must be in possession of a three (3) year National Diploma or Degree in Security Management or equivalent qualification at NQF 7 enhanced by PSIRA grade A or any relevant field enhanced by (8) eight years relevant working experience in safety and security sector in a leadership position, of which 4 years should be at first line management or leadership position(s). A background in contract management and investigations will be an added advantage.
 
The successful candidate must demonstrate excellent analytical and conceptual abilities; advanced organisational skills; the ability to maintain sound interpersonal relations; problem-solving ability and ability to communicate at all levels both verbally and in writing.  The incumbent must have an excellent computer literacy as well as be in possession of a valid Code B (unendorsed) driver’s license with one-year practical driving experience as well as be willing to travel.
 
 
Key responsibilities:
  • Provide safety and security frameworks, protocols and policy
  • Manage the coordination of physical security in the Institute
  • Oversee and manage the development of policies; guidelines; norms and standards of vetting and investigations for security clearance levels
  • Ensure that special investigations on security breaches and security risk assessments are conducted
  • Manage the implementation of Minimum Information Security Standards (MISS) within SANBI
  • Oversee the monitoring and evaluation of security contract and Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
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Please Note:
1) An application form must accompany the CV together with a letter motivating why the applicant should be favourably considered for the position and confirming that the minimum qualifications are met (applicants lacking evidence of relevant experience will not be considered).
2) A competency assessment and skills test will be conducted as part of the selection process.
3) Applicants must also provide the full names, telephone numbers and if possible e-mail addresses of at least three referees.
4) Failure to submit the requested information may result in your application not being considered.
 
Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. SANBI reserves the right not to fill this position. All applications will be considered with the understanding that, in terms of the SANBI Employment Equity Plan, preference will currently be given to candidates from the designated groups.
 
Contact Mr Vusi Mncwango on 012 843 5252 or, preferably, forward the completed application form, a letter, certified copies of qualification, ID, drivers licence and concise CV via e-mail to recruitmentpta@sanbi.org.za or fax 012 843 5222. Postal applications are to be addressed to the Assistant Director: Human Resources, South African National Biodiversity Institute, Private Bag X101, Pretoria, 0001.
 
Application form
 
Candidates are expected to be available for selection interviews on a date and time as determined by SANBI.  If no response has been received within 30 days of the closing date, candidates may consider their applications unsuccessful.
 
Closes: Friday, 12 March 2021