Senior Security Officer
Listing reference: nef_000199
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 5 November 2026
Position summary
Industry: Financial Services
Job category: Security/Security Guard
Location: Sandton
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
Introduction
To coordinate and oversee daily security operations at the NEF Head Office, ensuring the safety of employees, visitors, assets and premises through effective security supervision, access control, surveillance, incident management and emergency response.
Job description
Security Services:
- Coordinate daily security operations and provide guidance and oversight to security officers on duty, where required.
Access Control:
- Ensure effective control of access to the premises, including employees, visitors, contractors and service provider access.
Surveillance and Monitoring:
- Oversee CCTV monitoring, alarm systems, patrols and other security measures.
Incident Management:
- Respond to security incidents, ensure accurate incident reporting, investigate occurrences where appropriate and escalate serious matters to management.
Patrols and Inspections:
- Conduct routine security patrols and inspections to identify and mitigate security risks.
Emergency Response:
- Coordinate the security response to emergencies, including evacuations, fire incidents, medical emergencies and security breaches.
Asset Protection:
- Safeguard NEF property, equipment, confidential information and other organisational assets.
Security Administration:
- Maintain accurate occurrence books, incident reports, visitor registers, shift handover reports and other security records.
Compliance:
- Ensure adherence to NEF security policies, procedures, access control requirements and applicable legislation.
Stakeholder Relations:
- Liaise professionally with employees, visitors, service providers, emergency services and management on security-related matters.
Reporting:
- Provide management with timely reports on security incidents, operational risks, resource requirements and recommended corrective measures.
Relief and Acting Responsibilities:
- Act as a stand-in for the Security Supervisor when required, assuming delegated supervisory responsibilities to ensure continuity of security operations and effective management of security personnel.
Driving Duties:
- Perform driving duties from time to time as required by NEF, including transporting staff, documents or equipment, while ensuring compliance with road traffic regulations and NEF vehicle-use policies.
Minimum requirements
Experience / Skills Required
- No criminal record.
- Minimum of 4 years’ experience as a Security Officer.
- Previous experience in corporate or commercial security, preferably in a senior security role.
- Working Knowledge and experience of the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act No. 85 of 1993 and regulations as amended.
- Experience in access control security systems and procedures, CCTV monitoring, incident management, risks and security gap identification and reporting.
- Experience with PSIRA regulations and qualifications.
- Computer literate (MS Word, Excel, Outlook) and good written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent people-management and leadership skills.
- Ability to handle conflict situations calmly and professionally.
- Ability to remain calm and exercise sound judgement under pressure.
Physical Fitness and Professional Appearance
- Must be physically fit and in good health to perform the inherent requirements of the position.
- Must adhere to NEF's uniform and dress code policies.
- Must maintain high standards of personal hygiene and grooming and present a neat, professional appearance at all times.
Working Hours and Shift Requirements
- Must be available to work extended hours and overtime when required to address security incidents, emergencies or operational demands.
Qualification Requirements
- Grade 12 (Matric)
- Valid PSiRA registration at Grade C or higher, in good standing is essential
- Valid driver's licence is advantageous
Personal Attributes/Behaviours/Attitudes
- Strong observation and risk identification skills.
- Sound judgement and decision-making.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Integrity, confidentiality and professionalism.
- Ability to remain calm and act decisively under pressure.
- Effective incident management and problem-solving skills.
- Strong administrative and report-writing abilities.
- Accountability, reliability and attention to detail.