4 June 2026 Free State Department Of Health Closing 5 June 2026

Security Manager

Retail, Healthcare / Pharmacy

Minimum Requirements

  • National Senior Certificate/ Grade 12.
  • National Diploma NQF Level 6 in Security Management/ Security Risk Management or equivalent.
  • 3 years’ experience in a security management environment as a Security Officer Supervisor.
  • Registration with PSIRA.
  • A valid driver's license.
  • Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge of the relevant Public Service Regulation, access control, security regulations, and procedures.
  • Able to write, read and communicate at least two of the official languages applicable in the Free State.
  • Knowledge of CCTV surveillance and control room practice.
  • Physically fit.
  • Willingness to work long hours and available 24 hours.
  • Ability to write reports.
  • Computer skills.
  • Communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and monitor access control to the buildings: Define services that the visitors require and ensure that visitors are referred to the relevant service delivery point.
  • Check the completeness of admission control registers.
  • Provide admission control documents/cards as required.
  • Ensure that visitors are escorted to relevant employees/venues.
  • Ensure that unauthorized people and dangerous objects do not enter the building/ premises.
  • Report breaches and follow up on incidents.
  • Manage the undertaking of building/premises patrols.
  • Ensure that all entrances are locked and unlocked, check water leaks and that taps are closed, identify and check fire hazards, exposed electricity contacts, and other fire hazards.
  • Check that lights are switched on and off as required.
  • Check and report suspicious objects and packages.
  • Monitor application of emergency procedures.
  • Ensure maintenance and safekeeping of equipment, documents, and stores of the Department.
  • Check the completeness of registers to control the movement of equipment, stores, and documents that leave the building/ premises unauthorized.
  • Analyse gathered information or reports on missing and stolen equipment and stores.
  • Manage handling of documents as points of entry according to classification and the applicable prescripts.
  • Ensure maintenance and safe record-keeping of registers.
  • Check and verify all recorded incidents in the occurrence book/register.
  • Check and verify all submitted weekly and monthly registers.
  • Facilitation of procurement for security services.
  • Check verity accuracy of work orders, time sheets, and invoices.
  • Manage personnel, i.e., leave overtime, etc., maintain discipline, and ensure that Security Officers wear uniform at all times.
How to apply