Shift Commander: Security Services Job Pretoria area,South Africa,Security

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is a leading scientific and technology research organisation that research, develops, localises and diffuses technologies to accelerate socio-economic prosperity in South Africa. The organisation's work contributes to industrial development and supports a capable state. The CSIR has a vacancy for a Shift Commander:
Security Services in the

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is a leading scientific and technology research organisation that researches, develops, localises and diffuses technologies to accelerate socio-economic prosperity in South Africa. The organisation's work contributes to industrial development and supports a capable state.

Shift Commander:
Security Services Skilled & Junior Management About The Job

The CSIR has a vacancy for a Shift Commander in the Facilities Management and Security Services (FM&SS) portfolio. The incumbent will be responsible for the management and command of a physical security shift to ensure a safe and secure working environment. The responsibility for overall shift command includes the protection of CSIR property/assets and people (employees, contractors, tenants and visitors) through access and egress control, monitoring of functionality of security systems, control room operations, emergency response handling, overall shift management and compliance to National Key Point (NKP) and Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ) requirements.

This position is based in Pretoria. This position reports to Security Operations Manager.

Key Responsibilities Access and Egress Control

Conduct physical search of vehicles in line with CSIR procedures to ensure that no prohibited/ undeclared items and substances gain access or exit CSIR premises.
Maintain strict access control by ensuring adherence to Access and Egress procedure of CSIR, which include CSIR employees, visitors, tenants and contractors.
Manage the patrolling of CSIR premises, critical facilities and the perimeter and generate patrol records/ reports to minimize security breaches.
Oversee maintenance of Security Control Room equipment to ensure that they are functioning effectively e.g. cameras, alarms, energizer, lighting etc.
Generate incident reports of access and egress, patrolling and the Control Room to resolve access control challenges involving clients at various levels.

Management and Monitoring of Security Surveillance Systems and Equipment

Manage the deployment and daily functioning of security systems (e.g. cameras, electric fencing, gates, lighting, access points, computer systems, etc) to detect and counter any act of intrusion.
Conduct quarterly surveillance systems audits and maintenance records to ensure adherence with security standards.
Control access and use of Firearms including ammunition to ensure compliance with CSIR regulations and Firearms Control Act.
Manage the physical security assets (including vehicles, patrol monitors, weapons and any other equipment to ensure safety of personnel and assets of the organization).

Shift Management

Oversee the management of a Shift to ensure effective staffing, deployment, quality of work, work discipline and staff availability as per Service Provider Contract.
Manage proper handover procedures from one Shift to the next to ensure smooth shift transition for business continuity.
Perform shift team appraisals to assess work stands (e.g. uniform), ethos, wellness issues and team cohesiveness to observe Service Provider Contract with CSIR.

Security, safety, health and environmental incidents and emergencies response management

Maintain Security Incidents Reporting Register to ensure that all Security incidents are reported, recorded, actioned, evaluated and preventative measures adopted.
Respond to emergencies in line with the CSIR emergency and response plan.
Oversee optimal functioning of CSIR Reaction force (service provider) in line with Service level agreement to promptly attend to emergencies.

Compliance with Security Standards (Statutory)

Monitor Service Provider compliance with the National Key Point Act (NKP) and associated regulations by ensuring that they display PSIRA cards, random inspection of files, etc.
Monitor Security Officers
¿ adherence to Security Work Standards and deployment to their posts and numbers on a daily basis to ensure clean audit.
Report all activities and performance of a Shift to ensure effective service delivery.
Oversee training of security personnel to meet NKP standards…