DEPUTY DIRECTOR: SECURITY MANAGEMENT

Department of Agriculture

Reference number: DD/SECURITY
Salary: R932 292 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive remuneration package)
Centre: Glen
Province: Free State
Closing date: 7 August 2026
Circular: No 25 of 2026

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Requirements

A minimum three-year tertiary qualification (NQF level 6) in Security Management/Social Science Management, Management Science, SSA Security Managers Course, Valid driver’s license. 3 - 4 years of experience at supervisory role (Assistant Director) in Security Management environment). Knowledge: Relevant legislation related to public security, including the Minimum Information Security Standards Act (Miss). Disciplinary procedures and what constitutes unprofessional conduct. Security Business Processes. National Information Security policy. Risk and threats management. Safety and security management and administration, including-(security auditing, physical security measures, contingency planning, occupational health and safety, personnel security, document security, surveillance, information technology security, fire regulation and fire protection and communication security). Security environment (SSA, SAPS). Security breaches and investigations.

Duties

Manage and give advice on the total security function which include personnel, documentation, physical communication, etc. and identify risks, threats to the security and vulnerabilities in the department. Develop and facilitate the implementation of a departmental security policy, render advice thereon and devise security measures and procedures in line with the policy. Run security awareness programme in the Department and advise management about security implications of management decisions. Monitor the extent of adherence / compliance to the security policy and measures which include – ensuring that officials with access to sensitive information are vetted, the introduction of corrective / disciplinary steps, administration of vetting applications. Liaise with SSA for advice, assistance and information regarding information security and submission of reports on incidents of security breaches and / or leakages of sensitive information, for investigation at Glen College of Agriculture premises, Glen Farm and other departmental workstations and areas across the Free State. Liaise with SAPS about physical security needs / problems to ensure effective security, e.g. key control, access control, etc. Take responsibility for the implementation of MISS. Manage resources which include, inter alia: Budget, Training, mentoring and development, performance management, work allocation, etc.

Where to send your application

Quoting the reference number, must be forwarded to Mrs S Hlekiso, Private Bag X02, Bloemfontein, 9301 or delivered by Hand to Mrs S Hlekiso in Room 228, 2nd Floor, Admin Building, Glen. Email: recruitment@dard.gov.za

Enquiries

Mr V Mlambo at 060 537 3259

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 25 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 17 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 30 July 2026.

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