Senior Campus Security Officer at Walter Sisulu University

About the position

Introduction

Applications are hereby invited for the following position based in (Komani Campus).

Description
DEPARTMENT OF OPERATIONS FACILITIES SENIOR CAMPUS SECURITY OFFICER: (P8) PERMANENTREF: WSU-KOM/2025/09
The aim of the position is to coordinate and provide effective security control for the Campus. This includes safeguarding and protecting lives, property, and information within the premises of the WSU Komani Campus. Key performance areas:

• Prevention of criminal and dangerous activities on Campus.
• Conduction Security risk assessment.
• Supervision and control of personnel, machinery, and other equipment.
• Maintain proper documentation control and report writing.
• Access control of vehicles to the residence and main gate.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the line manager.

Skills and Competencies Required:

• Excellent (Verbal and Written) communication skills.
• Customer-oriented and cool-tempered.
• Technical, ethical, and professional job skills.
• Planning and organising.
• Project Management.

Minimum Requirements
Qualifications:

• National Diploma/Diploma in Security Management/ Policing Administration/ Investigation/ and or equivalent security related qualification
• Valid Driving License Code B
• PSIRA Grade A Certificate
• No Criminal record (Interested persons must include South African Police Service (SAPS) clearance with their applications.)

Experience:

• Minimum five years’ experience as security officer, of which:
• Two years must have been guarding and patrolling.
• Three years must have been at supervisor/manager level and conducting investigation.

 NB: The following documents must be submitted in ONE PDF attachment when applying:

• WSU Application form (can be downloaded on the WSU website) 
• CV
• Certified copies of qualifications
• ID

Closing Date: 25 July 2025

Applicants who have not been informed about the outcome of their application within two months from the closing date may regard their application as having been unsuccessful. Late applications will not be accepted.

“WSU is committed to Employment Equity and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply”

Desired Skills:

• Communication
• Customer-oriented
• Planning and organising