Eskom
Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply
Job category: SHEQ and Security Work
Location: Drakensberg
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
Apply by: 15 October 2025
Introduction
Position: Principal Inspector Security X1(Generation) Drakensberg PS Task grade: T08 Area of specialization: To protect Eskom’s assets and interest by performing a leading operational physical security duty. Department: Security Business Unit: Peaking Operating Unit Location: Drakensberg Pumped Storage Scheme, Bergville, KZN
Job description
Key Responsibilities
· Supervise and perform access control duties
· Supervise and perform control room duties
· Perform security systems inspections and functional tests
· Leads incident/crime reaction duties and crime scene preservation
· Leads emergency preparedness security response teams
· Performs general tasks
Minimum requirements
Qualification(s):
· Grade12/NCV4/NSC3/N3 and languages, or
· Diploma/Certificate in the relevant function at NQF4 with 120 credits
Experience:
· 2 years security experience
Professional Registration:
· Private Security Industry Regulation Authority (PSIRA) Grade B
Skills and Competencies Required
Behavioural:
o Integrity, disciplined, professionalism
o Performance driven
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 Be able to co-ordinate and give direction
o Effective customer-care skills
o Must be able to apply theoretical and subject matter on basic business knowledge of the job
o Must be in a position to apply good knowledge of governance, security legislation, protocols and situation monitoring
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 Team spirit
o SASSETTA Skills programme 1-4
o National Key Point Unit Standards
o Firearm competence (business purposes)
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