Safety & Security Officer Grade 3

SANBI offers a basic annual salary of R308 154.00

Reference Number: GKBC/2025/004

The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) is looking for a highly motivated, efficient, and enthusiastic person to manage site security and coordinate safety in line with Occupational Health and Safety regulations and policy.

This position requires a national diploma or advanced certificate in Security Management or equivalent qualification at NQF 6 with 4 years of work experience in the relevant field, OR a degree or advanced diploma in Security Management or equivalent qualification at NQF 7 with 2 years of work experience in the relevant field. An honours degree in Security Management or equivalent qualification at NQF 8 will be an added advantage.

The following competencies are required for the candidate to be successful in this position:

• Must have a valid Grade PSIRA grade B certificate;
• Coordinate investigations into losses and security breaches;
• Assess the site security risk and recommend mitigation measures to the line manager;
• Manage access control;
• Manage the security infrastructure;
• Assist with internal and external customer queries on safety, security, and site orientation;
• Coordinate the general Safety, Health and Environmental matters of the garden (SHE);
• Report on non-compliance on safety measures;
• Attend to general management and supervision of security personnel, staff over weekends, and entrance staff including car guards;
• Ability to work under pressure whilst being cost, quality, and safety conscious;
• Extensive experience in the implementation of relevant legislation, policies, procedures, processes, and regulatory frameworks relevant to Safety & Security Management;
• Advanced planning, organizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, and report writing skills;
• Excellent communication (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills;
• Excellent computer literacy and experience in the application of software tools including MS Word, MS Project, PowerPoint, Excel, Internet, and Outlook;
• Possession of a valid driver’s license with at least one year of practical driving experience and a willingness to travel is essential.

• Support garden-related information services;
• Provide effective security management;
• Ensure effective visitor services;
• Coordinate health and safety management services;
• Provide support on management of human resources for the unit.

Only online applications will be accepted, accompanied by a CV together with a letter motivating why the applicant should be favorably considered for this position, and certified qualifications confirming that the minimum qualifications are met (applicants lacking evidence of meeting minimum qualifications and relevant experience will not be considered).

A competency test will be conducted as part of the selection process.

Applicants must also provide the full names, addresses, telephone numbers, and, if possible, email addresses of at least three references.

Failure to submit the requested information and reference number shall result in your application not being considered.

Personal Information will be processed by SANBI for purposes of assessing your suitability for the advertised position. SANBI may also share your personal information, including special personal information, with service providers or third parties, both within the Republic of South Africa and in other jurisdictions, to carry out verification of qualifications and other necessary documents, background and reference checks, competency assessment tests, and criminal record checks. In this regard, by virtue of your application, you acknowledge that SANBI’s authorized verification agent(s) and service providers will access your personal information including special personal information to conduct background screening, verification of qualifications and other necessary documents, reference checks, competency assessment tests, and criminal record checks. For more information, kindly refer to SANBI’s website.

Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. SANBI reserves the right not to fill this position. All applications will be considered with the understanding that, in terms of the SANBI Employment Equity Plan, preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups.