Eskom | Assistant Officer Security – Medupi Gx 1

Listing reference: eskom_007282

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 19 October 2026

Position summary

Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply

Job category: Other: Safety and Security

Location: Limpopo

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

Introduction

Area of specialization: To supervise and co-ordinate security operations (section or shift), with the aim of protecting and securing all employees, assets, information and other interests. Position/Task Grade: T10 Department: Security Services Business Unit: Medupi Power Station

Job description

Key Responsibilities:
• Organise and supervise the section/shift operational resources.
• Supervise the security service provider (contractor) activities.
• Perform operational security performance monitoring and assessment.
• Perform occupational health and safety inspections.

Skills and Competencies Required:

Behavioral:
• Integrity, honesty, trustworthiness, professionalism
• Highly motivated
• Able to work under pressure and with deadlines.
• Ability to interact at a senior level.

Leadership:
• Coaching, mentoring, team player, developing.
• Training ability and experience
• Team player
• Employee relationship building

Knowledge:
• Understanding of a subject, its facts and information relevant to the KPA’s. Indicates the required proficiency level for the role and the criteria for updating the competency
• Knowledge of security legislation related to security training
• Policies, procedures, standards and practices

Skills:
• Administration skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Effective customer service skills
• SASSETA skills program 1 to 4
• National Key Point unit standards
• Firearm handling unit standards for business purposes

Attributes:
• Physically ability –fitness to perform operational duties
• Psychologically suitable – perform under stressful and dangerous situations
• Must have a valid driver’s license and must be able to drive
• No criminal record

Assessment:
• Decision-making versus implementation
• Communication
• Performance-driven
• Firearm competence

Minimum requirements

Qualification(s):

• National Diploma Security Mngmt/Policing/Security Risk Mngmt at NQF 6 with 240 Credits
• Professional Registration Body: Private Security Industry Regulation Authority (PSIRA) Grade B

Related Minimum Experience:

• 2 years’ security experience

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