64 Security Solutions jobs in South Africa

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.

Brief description

The main purpose of this position is to conduct corrective, preventative and emergency maintenance and enhancement on all physical electronic security systems within the Cape Town Cash Centre of South African Reserve Bank (SARB) thereby ensuring their health, integrity, availability and reliability.

Detailed description

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas:

• Identify opportunities for integration, collaboration and interfacing of physical electronic security systems with other systems and guide the implementation thereof.
• Plan and conduct corrective and preventative maintenance on physical security systems across the SARB Group facilities to ensure functionality and serviceability of all security systems.
• Monitor, review and maintain health status of all physical electronic security systems across SARB Group facilities.
• Provide first and second-line responses to any security system fault within the SARB Group to ensure that investigative diagnostics are conducted and faults are attended to by either being prepared or replaced.
• Manage third-line technical escalation support and remedial action plan on deployed physical electronic security systems across the SARB Group to ensure serviceability of all systems.
• Install, configure and test physical electronic security systems replacements components.
• Provide technical expert input on projects and initiatives, end-to-end research, design, build and run methodology in relation to the electronic physical security system.
• Provide a consolidated maintenance report, including findings, recommendations and remedial actions.
• Analyse, collate and escalate technical serviceability information to the Team Leader: Security Systems Technical Support for reporting, planning, decision making and third-party incident management.
• Provide quality assurance on installation and maintenance support performed by service providers to ensure that it is implemented according to the SARB standards and instructions.
• Source and provide technical information for the procurement process for all required electronic security systems equipment, services and vendor support to ensure that it meets all SARB technical specifications and standards for approval by the Team Leader/Senior Team Leader.
• Manage relationships with all stakeholders, vendors, role players and service providers to ensure functionality and serviceability of all security systems.
• Stay current with industry developments and best practices and apply these in the course of own work.
• Perform standby duties and perform after hours maintenance work, where applicable.

The role of the junior technician is installation and maintenance of new and existing security systems. The technician will report directly to the technical manager and function as an active member of the technical department. Your role would involve cabling, testing of systems, various security systems ranging from intruder alarms, access control and CCTV systems.

This role involves direct contact with the customer which will be their main experience of the company and therefore you must provide an exemplary service, this is fundamental to the future success of the company. To build relationships with all office staff, Sales team, technicians, supervisors and managers.

Educational Requirements

Matric

Electronics N3 or higher(Excellent understanding of electrical theory)

A+ Computer Assembly (desirable)

N+ Computer Networking (desirable)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: R6 000,00 - R9 000,00 per month

Work Location: On the road

Full job description

We are looking for highly skilled Technicians to join our growing team. The Technicians will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of various security systems including CCTV(Hikvision), access control, gate motors, garage motors, electric fence, alarms and boom gates.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in security system installation, maintenance, and repair
• Knowledge of various security systems such as CCTV(Hikvision), gates, booms, turnstiles, biometrics, electric fences and intercom systems
• Understanding of network infrastructure, IP addresses and VLANs
• Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose security system issues
• Strong communication skills and ability to interact in a professional manner
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Have great communication and people skills
• Must have a strong sense of attention-to-detail
• Valid driver's license
• Clear criminal record
• Medically Fit
• Contactable references
• Relevant qualifications in security systems, network infrastructure, or related fields.

We are looking for someone who is available to start as soon as possible

This is not an entry level position so please only apply if you have the skills

If you love a challenge, are good at problem solving and can work as part of a team or individually when required, have great communication and people skills then please send us your CV. Please do not send certificates

Remuneration will be according to skills and experience and be industry based.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: R12 000,00 - R19 000,00 per month

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a clear criminal record?
• Do you have relevant experience in installation, maintenance, and repair of various security systems including CCTV(Hikvision), access control, gates and boom gates?
• Do you have CCTV/Access qualifications?

Experience:

• security system installation, maintenance, and repair: 5 years (Required)

Language:

• Fluent English (Required)

License/Certification:

• Drivers License (Required)
• Work Location: In person

Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Security Systems Technician to support high-security installations across our banking infrastructure projects. This role involves the full deployment and configuration of alarm systems, CCTV surveillance, and network connectivity at banking branches and ATMs. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, hands-on installation experience, and the ability to program and troubleshoot integrated security systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Install, program, and test alarm systems including sensors, control panels, and remote monitoring components at banking locations.
• Install and configure CCTV systems—including IP cameras, DVRs/NVRs, and remote access setups—for interior and perimeter surveillance.
• Perform full network router setup, including IP configuration, port forwarding, and ensuring secure remote access to systems.
• Conduct on-site assessments to determine equipment needs and optimal device placement for maximum security coverage.
• Terminate and test Ethernet and power cables as required.
• Program integrated systems to communicate with central monitoring stations and client control rooms.
• Provide on-site fault finding, repairs, and system upgrades as needed.
• Complete detailed site documentation, including IP addresses, device mappings, user access profiles, and system configurations.
• Liaise with security coordinators, bank facility managers, and IT departments to ensure installations meet project and compliance requirements.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Alarm Systems: Full-cycle knowledge from installation to programming (experience with brands like DSC, Paradox, or Texecom preferred).
• CCTV Systems: Proficient in installing and configuring analog and IP-based surveillance systems, including remote viewing setup.
• Networking: Strong understanding of router installation, static IP configuration, and port forwarding for remote system access.
• Ability to interpret wiring diagrams, floor plans, and security schematics.
• Familiarity with UPS systems and structured cabling is an advantage.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to various branch locations.
• Excellent fault diagnosis and troubleshooting skills under time pressure.

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to work in secure environments, including high-security branches and offsite ATM locations.
• Strong adherence to confidentiality and security protocols.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team under project timelines.