PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT
SECTION LEADER
REF NO: 42004256 / 42006132
SECURITY MANAGEMENT SERVICES DIRECTORATE
SECURITY MANAGEMENT DIVISION
Grade: 11
Key Responsibility Areas:
•Co-ordinates and controls key dimensions associated with the provision of a service.
•Supervises and controls outcomes associated with utilization, productivity and performance of personnel within the section.
•Performs functions associated with assessing the risk and volatility in certain situations which may cause harm to people, property and equipment. •Exercises the powers of a Peace Officer in terms of sections 41 and 42 of the Criminal Procedure Act 51 of 1977 (As amended).
•Escorts and rapid response.
•Undertakes activities/tasks associated with the functionality when there is illegal land invasion or the threat of land invasion.
•Provides and inspection and security function at protected sites.
•Provides static protection at the City Hall and its vicinity.
•Co-ordinates and controls key dimensions and requirements associated with the provision of a protection service for VIPs.
•Co-ordinates specific administrative and reporting requirements associated with the key performance and result indicators of the functionality.
•Attends to the application of specific maintenance sequences with respect to equipment and vehicles.
Competencies:
•Problem Solving.
•Communication.
•Ethics and Professionalism.
•Negotiation and Influencing.
•Patrol, Enforcement and Emergency Response.
•Interpersonal Relationships.
Service Delivery Orientation.
•Action and Outcome Orientation.
•Resilience. •Cognitive Ability.
•Team Orientation.
•Coaching and Mentoring.
Special Conditions:
Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the handling and use of firearms.
Required to work long hours under arduous conditions and be prepared to carry out standby duties after hours and overtime duties as and when required.
The post of section Leader is interchangeable with all Section Leader posts within Security Management unit.
The essential qualifications to be applicable to all new Section Leaders appointed from the date that the new grade is authorised.
Physical Requirements:
Must be physically fit and able to perform the duties of the job.