Eskom
Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply
Job category: SHEQ and Security Work
Location: Ladysmith
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
Apply by: 15 October 2025
Introduction
Position: Officer Security Operations x1 Task grade: T12 Area of specialization: To manage the protection of Eskom personnel, assets and information according to regulatory and Eskom requirements. Department: Security Business Unit: Peaking Operating Unit Location: Ingula Pumped Storage Scheme, Besters, Ladysmith KZN
Job description
Key Responsibilities
· To manage the Security Operational resources
· To perform Contract Management
· To implement and maintain Operational Security Performance Management
· To manage the Occupational Health and Safety program
Minimum requirements
Qualification(s):
· National Diploma Security Management/Policing/Security Risk Management at NQF 6 with 240 Credi
Experience:
· 3 years security experience
Professional Registration:
· Private Security Industry Regulation Authority (PSIRA) Grade B
Skills and Competencies Required
Behavioural:
o Professionalism
o Integrity
o Performance driven
o Disciplined
o Able to work under pressure and with deadlines
o Ability to interact at a senior level
Leadership:
o Training ability and experience
o Team player
o Employee relationship building
Knowledge:
o Knowledge of security legislation related to security training
o Policies, procedures, standards and practices
Skills
o Administration skills
o Problem solving
o Presentation skills
o Effective customer service skills
Attributes
o Physical ability – fitness to perform operational duties
o Psychologically suitable – perform under stressful and dangerous situations
o Must have a valid driver’s license and must be able to drive
o No criminal record
Assessment
o Decision-making versus implementation
o Communication and interpersonal skills
o Performance driven.
o General and Specialist knowledge of investigation
o Firearm competence (business purposes)
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