Security Guard vacancy at SANParks- Grade 12 Matric plus minimum Grade C, D, and E Security Certificate with a valid PSIRA

Security Guard vacancy at SANParks- Grade 12 Matric plus minimum Grade C, D, and E Security Certificate with a valid PSIRA

DEADLINE: 16 February 2025

There is a Security Guard position available under the Protection Services in Kruger National Park. Reporting to the Security Supervisor.

Requirements

• Grade 12 Matric plus minimum Grade C, D, and E Security Certificate with a valid PSIRA.
• Must have at least 2 years’ experience as a Security Guard.
• Knowledge in using security equipment.
• Must have an understanding of wildlife crime.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must have wide knowledge and ability in securing a building or a place.
• Must have the ability to protect and serve.
• Must be physically fit and will be subjected to a physical fitness assessment.
• Can easily detect suspicious things or actions.
• Must have a wide knowledge of first aid.
• Communication skills (verbal and written).
• Knowledge of using firearms and firearm Competency will be an added advantage

Responsibilities

• Secure the park and its infrastructure from any act of emergency or violence and report any act of suspicious observations.
• Monitor the place, and check unnecessary actions.
• Record the names of persons who enter the KNP’s premises in the register.
• Guarding the area assigned to detect evidence of illegal entry and ensure material in the region has not been tampered with.
• Reporting unusual occurrences to the Shift Supervisor or Security Supervisor, Chief Security Officer, or Protection Services Manager
• Conducting access control at all entry/egress points, ensuring only authorized personnel and vehicles are permitted entry.
• Conducting random searches of vehicles departing or entering the KNP property for illegal taking of things or pilfering.
• Providing physical security at Gates and related functions, including searches, parking, and crowd control.
• Conducting random patrols of all posts and searching each person who enters or exits the park and performing any other duties assigned.

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