72 Security Personnel jobs in South Africa

Purpose of the job

We are looking for a skilled and proactive Sr. Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Analyst to join our Security Operations team. This role focuses on protecting sensitive data across endpoints, cloud services, and email channels by managing and evolving our DLP technologies, policies, and controls. You will be a key influencer to the design and enforcement of security policies and conditional access, working closely with internal stakeholders to safeguard information and support regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and investigate DLP alerts generated by Microsoft Purview, Egress, and endpoint agents across Intune (Windows) and JAMF (macOS)
• .Administer and maintain DLP tools and technologies, ensuring they are configured correctly and functioning as intended
• Analyze incidents to determine true positives, identify root causes, and recommend remediation actions
• Define, implement, and review DLP policies, data classification, and conditional access rules to ensure alignment with business needs, regulatory requirements and to stay current with evolving threats and industry standards
• Lead discussions with Information Security, Compliance, Legal, HR, and IT to identify and mitigate data handling risks
• Conduct periodic reviews of data movement patterns and access controls to ensure ongoing policy effectiveness
• Maintain security configurations in Microsoft Intune and JAMF Pro to support DLP enforcement at the endpoint level
• Lead the development and execution governance and lifecycle of security policies, including documentation, change control, exception handling, and awareness efforts
• Responsible for audit and compliance reporting for data protection controls and assist with incident investigations involving potential data exposure
• Develop and maintain a playbook for data leakage scenarios, policy violations, and insider threat alerts
• Training and Awareness: Develop and conduct training sessions and awareness programs to educate employees on data security best practices and the importance of adhering to DLP policies
• Hybrid role, with occasional after-hours support for incident response or high-severity investigations
• Participation in on-call rotations may be required for DLP-related incidents

Knowledge, skills and experience required

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• 7+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 5 years focused on Data Loss Prevention
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Purview DLP, Egress, Microsoft Intune, and JAMF Pro preferred
• Strong understanding of data classification, endpoint protection, email encryption, and cloud DLP
• Familiarity with conditional access policies, Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), and Zero Trust principles
• Working knowledge of security frameworks and regulatory standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS)
• Relevant security certifications (e.g., Microsoft SC-400, SC-300, CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CISM, CDPSE, GIAC) are highly desirable
• 5+ years of experience in a Security Operations Center (SOC) or with SIEM integration for DLP events
• Knowledge of insider risk detection, UEBA, or behavioral analytics
• Experience collaborating in cross-functional global teams on policy development or risk mitigation

Person Specification

• Strong analytical, communication, and incident investigation skills
• Ability to manage sensitive information with discretion and professionalism
• Ability to work effectively in a global team-oriented environment, collaborating with colleagues to achieve common goals

An opportunity has become available for a Loss Prevention Business Partner . The successful incumbent will be responsible for conducting stock takes at the store. This role requires an investigative, attention to detail and focused individual who is passionate about the work they do.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee end to end stock control process.
• Identify risk throughout the retail store.
• Stakeholder management and effective partnering.

Requirements:

• Matric or Grade 12 essential.
• Experience in stock takes and store administration essential .
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Skills in Excel, Outlook and Word is essential 
• 1+ years experience working in stock control system with SIOCS and Cowhills will be advantageous.
• Willing to travel extensively.
• Valid Drivers License and own car is essential.
• Ability To work under pressure.
• Detail Orientated 
• Team Player
• Organized
• Passionate
• Demonstrate excellent administrative and numerical skills.

Please note:  The Cape Union Mart Group is committed to transformation. Appointments and promotions will be made based on candidates who best meet the requirements for the position. Preference will be given to candidates who will enhance the diversity of the team, aligned to our Employment Equity plan.  

Requisition Details & Talent Acquisition Consultant

REQ Thembi Mtshali

Location: Johannesburg

Job Family

Risk, Audit and Compliance

Career Stream

Protection Services

Leadership Pipeline

Manage Function

Job Purpose

To provide strategic and operational leadership by applying security risk management across Nedbank, ensuring the protection of people, assets, and operations in alignment with the bank's business strategy. The role includes oversight of physical and protective security, travel and personnel risk, security supplier management, intelligence, crisis response and managing all outsourced security agreements. The Head of Group Security Services collaborates with stakeholders to maintain a secure and compliant environment that enables business units to operate effectively and profitably.

Job Responsibilities

• Build and lead a high-performance security team, driving professionalism, accountability, and transformation.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies to secure all facilities and operations.
• Coordinate with law enforcement, industry bodies, and private sector stakeholders for risk management and incident resolution.
• Develop a strategic roadmap for adopting emerging security technologies like AI-driven threat detection, blockchain, and IoT security.
• Develop and implement the bank's corporate security vision, mission, strategy, and risk management programs.
• Develop and maintain a Group Physical Security strategy, policies, standards and procedures aligned with the bank's risk appetite, regulatory requirements and business strategy.
• Ensure alignment of Group Security Services with broader Nedbank strategies and objectives.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations and maintain transparent reporting mechanisms for security activities.
• Foster a culture of security awareness and continuous improvement throughout the organisation.
• Lead group-level incident command management and incident response planning, ensuring rapid and effective action during emergencies.
• Lead strategic and tactical security initiatives to safeguard people, assets, and operations, and combat violent crime.
• Maintain threat intelligence capability: monitoring political, social and crime trends affecting operations and advising mitigations.
• Manage relationships with external security vendors and ensure compliance with service level agreements and regulatory requirements.
• Manage the security budget and ensure optimal resource allocation.
• Monitor and report on security risks, developments, and performance to executive leadership.
• Oversee procurement, deployment and lifecycle management of security technology, ensuring interoperability, resilience and data privacy.
• Oversee security operations including personnel management, training, and technology deployment.
• Oversee the delivery of physical, protective, personnel, and travel security services across the Group.
• Own specification, procurement, deployment and lifecycle management of physical security systems: CCTV, access control, perimeter systems, intrusion detection, intercoms, security analytics.
• Protect key people via executive protection programs as appropriate.
• Provide expert advice and assurance on physical and protective security to Business, Executive Management and the Board.
• Regularly review and update systems and processes to address evolving threats and improve security measures.
• Stay informed about technological innovations and assess their potential impact on the bank's security posture.
• Support corporate citizenship and transformation initiatives through effective leadership and stakeholder engagement.

Essential Qualification

• Bachelor's degree in security management, Criminal Justice, Business Administration, or a related field.

Preferred Certifications

• Private Security Industry Regulation Act (PSIRA)
• Certified Protection Professional (CPP) or Physical Security Professional (PSP) are preferred

Minimum Experience Level

• Extensive experience (minimum 10 years) in security management, preferably within the banking industry.

Technical / Professional Knowledge

• Budgeting
• Business principles
• Capacity planning
• Change management
• Client service management
• Communication Strategies
• Diversity management
• Financial Accounting Principles
• Governance, Risk and Controls
• Principles of project management
• Relevant regulatory knowledge
• Strategic planning
• Business writing skills
• Management information and reporting principles, tools and mechanisms
• Risk Management

Behavioural Competencies

• Operational Decision Making
• Inspiring Excellence
• Building Organizational Talent
• Cultivating Networks and Partnerships
• Leading Change

Disclaimer

Preference Recruiting Team at will be given to candidates from the underrepresented groups

Please contact the Nedbank.

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Please contact the Nedbank Recruiting Team

Job Title

Assistant Director: Technical Security Services (post level 7) Job ID: 6240

Organizational Unit

University of the Free State -> Deputy Vice-Chancellor: People & Operations -> Protection Services

Contract Type

Permanent

Occupational Level

Junior Management

Location

Bloemfontein Campus - Bloemfontein, FS ZA (Primary)

Closing Date

12/9/2025

Description

This post was previously advertised as Job ID 6207. All applications received in response to the previous advertisement, will automatically be considered again. Previous applicants therefore do not need to reapply.

KINDLY TAKE NOTE: Applications may only be submitted online through the official UFS vacancy website: - Applications submitted through any other platform will not be considered. The system allows a maximum of eight attachments. To avoid upload issues, we recommend merging some or all documents into fewer files before submitting.

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

To ensure your application is complete, you must submit ALL documents listed under the inherent requirements, as well as the following standard documentation:

• A detailed Curriculum Vitae.
• Cover letter motivating your application
• Copies of your qualifications, or official proof of qualifications obtained (If you hold foreign qualifications, please include SAQA accreditation).
• A copy of your identity document (South African ID or passport for foreign nationals).
• Confirmation of employment in the form of a letter, appointment contract, service certificate, or recent payslip from your current or most recent employer (applicable to external applicants only).

Duties and responsibilities:

• Develop and ensure implementation of service standards for technical security services.
• Monitor and evaluate multiple contractors' performance, enforce service levels, and address non-compliance.
• Oversee contract renewals and cost-benefit analysis to ensure the sustainability of technical security infrastructure for all long-term contracts.
• Align contract planning with institutional annual funding and strategic priorities.
• Develop project briefs and technical scopes, including the approval of project planning before execution.
• Lead and coordinate the development of business cases relating to technical security services.
• Manage Technical Security projects through the full lifecycle: initiation, planning, execution, monitoring & control, and closure.
• Develop and manage security system design and installation projects from concept to commissioning.
• Develop and draft technical specifications, drawings, and enforce technical specifications and compliance checklists for all security systems.
• Establish requirements for security systems, viz, video surveillance, motion detection, facial recognition, CCTV cameras, etc., to ensure installation and operation.
• Ensure the integration of security systems, technologies and the activation of Artificial Intelligence capability across the institution's security infrastructure.
• Manage server infrastructure, network, data archiving and monitor infrastructure systems health.
• Develop and enforce access control policies aligned with university risk profiles and operational needs.
• Conduct routine audits and maintain servers and workstations, ensuring uptime and data integrity and provide engineering solutions.
• Approve card applications and manage access profile requests in accordance with departmental requirements and authorisation levels.
• Provides inputs towards the budgeting process, assumptions and forecasts aligned with operational needs.
• Manage staff in accordance with the UFS HR policies.
• Manage procurement processes for the Technical Security Services section.

Inherent requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or an advanced diploma/BTech degree/postgraduate certificate on NQF Level 7 or a three (3) year National Diploma on NQF Level 6 in Electrical or Electronics Engineering.
• Valid PSIRA Grade B registration (attach a copy) or undertaking to obtain the registration within six (6) months after appointment.
• A valid code 8 driver's licence (attach a copy).
• Minimum of four (4) years' relevant working experience relating to the duties and responsibilities.

Recommendations:

• Higher education sector experience.
• Avigilon and any other recognised CCTV cameras certification (attach proof).
• Project Management certificate (attach proof).
• Registration with a professional body such as Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA)(attach proof).
• Impro certification (IXP400 & Impro Portal)(attach proof).
• Knowledge in conducting physical security assessments.
• Knowledge of intruder and fire alarm systems.
• Knowledge of electric fence installations and maintenance.
• Knowledge of Access Control systems.

Competencies

Required competencies:

• Results Orientated:
• The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations.
• The ability to be reliable, responsible, dependable and to fulfil obligations.

• Strategic Thinking:

• The ability to deal with several activities at a time.
• The ability to plan work and to follow plans.

• Business Acumen:

• The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
• Proficient in using MS Office.

• Leading:

• The ability to lead, take charge of situations, and offer opinions and directions to others.
• The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude and encourage people to work together.

• Building Coalitions:

• The ability to negotiate, sell, influence and to persuade others.
• The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.

Assumption of duties:

As soon as possible

Closing date:

12 September 2025

Salary:

The salary is available on request.

Fringe benefits:

(Subject to specific conditions): pension scheme, medical aid scheme, group life insurance, housing allowance, leave and sick leave, service bonus and study benefits.

Enquiries:

For enquiries, please feel free to contact or email or Additionally, kindly contact / 9813/ 9814 for assistance.

General:

The UFS is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity, and redress in achieving its equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets. Preference will be given to candidates from the under-represented designated groups including candidates with disabilities. Our Employment Equity Plan is available at: EEA13-UFS EE Plan 1 March 2025_28 Feb

The University processes personal information in line with its obligations under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and any personal information provided to the University will be treated as confidential and processed in accordance with the rights provided to data subjects under POPIA.

The University reserves the right not to fill the post. The UFS will only consider applications of candidates who meet all the inherent requirements of the position. Applications that are incomplete will not be considered. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Should you not be contacted within six weeks of the closing date for applications, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.

Invitation to join the AM Security Services Learnership Programme 2025/2026 – Centurion Gauteng

The aim of our Learnership Programme is to award learning opportunities in the Private Security Industry to unemployed South Africans between the ages of 18 – 30 years. Black, Indian and Coloured Males and Females and welcome to apply,

Learnerships are learning programmes that lead to an occupational qualification. This includes classroom-based learning at the institute and on-the-job training

Successful candidates will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience within the Private Security Industry. We are passionate about building tomorrow's future leaders.

The qualification will provide the learner with the required knowledge, practical skills and workplace-based experience to prepare the learner to operate as a Security Officer.

Requirements

• Must not be employed.
• Must not be enrolled with any institution for a qualification nor be registered in any other Learnership Programme.
• Must have a Matric (Grade 12) with English and a minimum of Level 4 in ALL the subjects
• Must be a South African citizen and be in possession of a valid SA ID.
• Applicants must be between 18 and 3o years of age.
• No criminal Record
• Excellent Communication Skills.
• Computer Skills (MS Office, E-mail and Internet) will be an advantage
• The ability to work independently and show initiative.
• Reside close to Centurion

For People With Disabilities (PWDS)
Proof of disability (Doctor's Certificate/report or signed ITRDD13 by a registered medical doctor) MUST accompany the application

Closing Date: 13 June 2025

We are looking forward to receiving your application.

Our organization is actively seeking dedicated security officers, encompassing both armed and unarmed guards, to play a crucial role in maintaining the safety and security of our environments. These vital team members will be instrumental in safeguarding our premises, assets, and personnel, ensuring a secure and peaceful atmosphere for everyone. We are looking for vigilant professionals with a strong commitment to duty, excellent observational skills, and a proactive approach to upholding the highest standards of protection.

Duties and responsibilities

· Respond promptly to alarms, emergencies and incidents

· Patrolling and monitoring premises to prevent any security breaches or incidents.

· Access control: Managing entry and exit points to prevent unauthorized access.

· Response to alarms: Investigating disturbances and determining the cause of alarms.

· Reporting: Documenting incidents or suspicious activities in detailed reports.

· Emergency response: Coordinating and assisting in emergency situations, such as evacuations.

· Customer service: Assisting visitors and providing directions or information as needed.

· Filling of the OB (Occurrence Book) daily

· Equipment handling: Ensure proper use and care of issued equipment (radio, flashlight, etc.)

Requirements

· Valid Grade C PSIRA Certificate

· Competency certificate preferably 3 Firearms

· Valid driver's license

· Minimum of 2 years' experience in the similar position

· Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills

· Reliability, integrity and strong work ethics

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From R5 500,00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Witbank, Mpumalanga (Emalahleni): Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• PSIRA Certificate Grade C and Competency(WITH ALL FIREARMS) (Preferred)
• Drivers License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Candidates must meet the minimum requirements

Valid PSIRA Grade C Certificate

Clear Criminal Record

2 years Access Control experience

Proficient communication in English (both verbal and written)

2 years previous experience with in the Hospitality industry.

Must speak Afrikaans

Competencies:

· Reliable

· Knowledge of public relations

· Report writing abilities

· Fit posture and capabilities

If you are interested in applying , contact us via email with the Subject "Century City SO"

Job Type: Full-time

Language:

• Afrikaans (Required)

Work Location: In person

Job Description
The Security Department requires Security Officers at the Secunda Branch who will be responsible for the below security tasks:

• Ensure access and egress is controlled at all SA Metal property by completing the necessary registers and operating the gates.
• Searching pedestrians, vehicles and personal belongings of any person/s exiting SA Metal premises.
• Ensure that all customers and visitors are issued with PPE and that the PPE is returned after their visit.
• Ensure that any item/s leaving the SA Metal premises is accompanied by the relevant documentation.
• Ensure that all company procedures are adhered to before granting access to staff viz. Breathalyzer tests are conducted and passed.
• Ensure that all the assigned areas are patrolled at regular intervals.
• Ensure that all company policies and procedures are fully adhered to at all times.
• Observing and reporting suspicious activities.

Qualifying Experience

• Matric/Grade 12.
• Grade C, PSIRA Registered.
• 2-3 years' relevant work experience.

QUALIFYING ATTRIBUTES

• Hard working and self-motivated
• Effective communication skills – verbal and written
• Time management and organisational skills
• Display a professional work approach
• Trustworthy and punctual.
• Willing to work extended hours
• Good customer Service Skills

We regret that it is not possible to contact all unsuccessful applicants. Applicants who have not been contacted within fourteen (14) days from the date of their submission should consider their application unsuccessful.

Please note that the successful candidate will receive a formal, written offer of employment after all applicable pre-employment checks have been completed. This offer will only be valid if it is signed by a company representative authorised to make such an offer. Representations made on behalf of the company in any other form do not constitute valid offers of employment and should not be construed as such.