ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: SECURITY ADMINISTRATION

Department of Water and Sanitation

Branch: Corporate Support Services Dir: Security Management

Reference number: 051026/05
Salary: R487 197 per annum (Level 09)
Centre: Pretoria Head Office
Province: Gauteng
Closing date: 5 October 2026
Circular: No 34 of 2026

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Requirements

A relevant NQF level 6 (National Diploma) in Security Management, Five (3) years’ experience as Senior Security Administration services environment. Valid Grade B PSIRA Certificate, The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s licence a minimum of B Code, Knowledge of the access control procedures. Knowledge of prescribed security procedures and relevant acts (e.g. Minimum Physical Security Standard (MPSS), Minimum Information Security Standard (MISS), Protection of Information Act, etc) and Private Security Industry Regulation Authority (PSIRA), Public Finance Management Act (PFMA Act), Safety at Sports and Recreation Event Act (SAREA). Knowledge on the relevant emergency procedures. Knowledge of conflict management tools and methodologies. Understanding of programme and project management. Knowledge of financial management. People management and empowerment. Knowledge of information Security and its prescripts, Excellent communication (both verbal and written), computer, presentations, report writing and networking skills.

Duties

Ensure the implementation of security policies, procedures and standards. Facilitate the implementation of security operations strategy. Conduct Information Security Audit, inspections, information storage and Awareness., Coordinate security directorate budget, DMP and procurement. Coordinate operation procedures during departmental events. Facilitate and conduct security treat and risk assessments. Facilitate Security Awarenesses, Management of resources. Conduct departmental events according to SASREA (Administer event management security plans). Liaise with Law enforcement e.g SSA, SAPS, etc. Conduct Security Investigations. NB: Take note the position demand excessive travel.

Where to send your application

Interested applicants must submit their applications via the online link https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za

Enquiries

Mr M Buys Tel No: (012) 336 8321

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 34 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 18 September 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 18 September 2026.

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