The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) is committed to meeting the objectives of Employment

Equity to improve representivity within the Institution. Preference will be given to applicants from
designated groups in accordance with our Employment Equity Plan.

REGISTRAR’S DIVISION

SECURITY OFFICER (27 POSTS)

(PEROMNES GRADE 15)
RISK MANAGEMENT SERVICES
HOWARD COLLEGE & MEDICAL SCHOOL

REF NO. RMS02/2023

The University requires professional Security Officers who are accustomed to working in a large premises, to secure
people, property and assets on the University’s premises; and to prevent and minimise crime, loss or damage, harm
or injury.

Security Officers are required to be highly visible. They deter crime, secure premises, patrol, and monitor security
during general campus activities. They monitor the campus for risks, threats, safety and security hazards, traffic and
parking problems, suspicious persons, suspicious vehicles and suspicious activities.

Security Officers are responsible for enforcing University rules and regulations, apprehending wrong-doers,
reporting incidents and possible threats, and providing initial assistance to people requiring assistance.

The Security Officer reports to the Supervisor or Senior Security Officer and carries out all duties and tasks as
assigned by the line manager.

Minimum Requirements:
 Grade 10 and Grade C PSIRA Registration
 Basic First Aid Course
 Fire Fighting Training
 One (1) year’s relevant security experience
 An excellent working knowledge of the security profession - theory, practice and special training
techniques

Short-listed candidates may be required to undertake a skills test.

Enquiries and details regarding this post, including requests for a job profile, may be directed to Zinhle
Nhlebela on email nhlebelaz@ukzn.ac.za

The total remuneration package offered includes benefits.

The remuneration package offered includes benefits. Appointment to this post will be on the January 2018
Conditions of Service.

Applicants are required to complete the relevant application form, which is available on the Vacancies websites at
www.ukzn.ac.za. Completed forms must be sent to recruitment-jm@ukzn.ac.za

Advert reference number MUST be clearly stated in the subject line.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 15 September 2023.

Kindly note that the University of KwaZulu-Natal (“the University”) is required to process any Personal Information (as defined by the Protection
of Personal Act, 2013 “POPIA”) submitted by candidates when applying for positions at the University. The provision of the Personal
Information is a requirement in terms of the University’s recruitment and selection process. The retention of any personal information is as a
consequence of the University being bound by legislative requirements and / or good governance practices as well as record keeping for statistical
purposes. The University will endeavor to ensure that the appropriate security measures are in place and implemented for both electronic and
paper-based formats that are used for processing of the personal information recorded through this recruitment and selection process.