Security Official x7 at SARB

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Job Description

Brief description

The main purpose of this position is to protect and safeguard the personnel, facilities and assets of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) Cape Town Office.

Detailed description

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas:

Conduct access and egress control in the areas of operation.
Conduct guarding, patrolling and escorting duties to safeguard the facility against illegal and/or unauthorised activity.
Identify, respond to and report all security and emergency threats, signals and situations under all conditions.
Monitor, maintain and ensure the optimal utilisation of all security systems, equipment and signals.
Perform evacuations and emergency drills during emergencies.
Perform administrative duties such as report-writing and completing electronic occurrence books and pocketbooks.
Proactively broaden knowledge of functional area, displaying willingness to make improvements (including methods and practices).

Qualifications

Job requirements

To be considered for this position, candidates must have:

a Grade 12 certificate or an equivalent NQF 4 qualification;
a Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA) Grade C qualification;
a competency certificate in the handling of firearms (i.e. a 9 mm pistol, a semi-automatic rifle and a shotgun);
a minimum of two to five years of working experience in a security environment;
sound knowledge and understanding of applicable legislation, including, but not limited to, the National Key Points (NKP) Act 102 of 1980 and Regulations, the Firearms Control Act 60 of 2000, the Criminal Procedure Act 51 of 1977, as well as all the policies, procedures and operational instructions of the SARB relating to the use of firearms;
a level of medical, psychological and physical fitness commensurate with the inherent requirements of the position;
professionalism, discipline and the physical fitness to work long hours; and
the availability to work shifts (including weekends) and perform duties as required by operational circumstances.

In line with the SARB’s commitment to diversifying its workforce, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups. People with disabilities are welcome to apply.

The SARB offers remuneration and benefits commensurate with the level of the position and in line with the market. The level at which the successful applicant will be appointed will depend on his/her competence and experience.

About Us

About SARB

Primary mandate of the SARB

Section 224 of the Constitution of South Africa states the mandate of the SARB as follows:

The primary object of the South African Reserve Bank is to protect the value of the currency in the interest of balanced and sustainable economic growth in the Republic.

The South African Reserve Bank, in support of its primary objective, must perform its functions independently and without fear, favour or prejudice.

WHAT WE DO

Monetary Policy

The Constitution gives the SARB the mandate to protect the value of the rand. We use interest rates to keep inﬂation low and steady.

Financial Stability

The SARB has a mandate to protect and enhance ﬁnancial stability. We identify and mitigate systemic risks that might disrupt the ﬁnancial system.

Prudential Regulation

The Prudential Authority regulates ﬁnancial institutions and market infrastructures to promote and enhance their safety and soundness, and support ﬁnancial stability.

Financial Markets

Open market operations are the main tool we use to implement monetary policy. We manage South Africa’s gold and foreign exchange reserves.

Financial Surveillance

The SARB is responsible for regulating cross-border transactions, preventing the abuse of the financial system and supporting the regulation of financial institutions.

Payments and Settlements

The SARB is responsible for ensuring the safety and soundness of the national payment system, which is the backbone of South Africa’s modern ﬁnancial system.

Statistics

The SARB provides important economic and ﬁnancial statistics that present an overview of the economic situation in South Africa.

Research

Research conducted by the SARB focuses on economics, ﬁnancial stability, banking and emerging trends in ﬁnance. Our research supports policy decision-making.

Banknotes and Coin

The SARB has the sole right to make, issue and destroy banknotes and coin in South Africa.

About the Team

Currency Management Department (CMD)

Vision

To be globally respected as a world-class currency management authority

Mission

Our mission is to ensure the availability of a secure national currency in collaboration with the cash industry.

Overall Strategy

Our overall strategy is to maintain public confidence in South Africa’s currency by ensuring its integrity and security through an effective and efficient currency management system optimised with the cash industry.

Divisions

The Currency Management Department comprises of the following Divisions:

· Management Support

· Currency Integrity

· Supply Chain Management

· Programme Management

· Currency Research, Policy and StrategyApply Now