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The Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSiRA) with its head office in Eco Park – Centurion is the statutory body regulating the private security industry in South Africa. PSiRA is looking for dynamic experienced and suitably qualified professionals to take up these challenging positions. It is the intention of the Authority to promote representative through the filling of these positions.
R 488 173 basic salary P/A plus benefits
Location: (Mthatha)
Requirements: National Diploma/Degree in Criminal Justice/Law/Forensic investigation/Policing, or National Diploma /Degree in Security and Risk Management● 4 years or more experience in criminal investigation environment of which 2 years should be experience as an Enforcement Officer and/or an Investigation Officer● Detective course or Detective Learning Programme will be an added advantage and is preferred● Valid driver?s license with 2 years? driving experience. Ideal candidates are expected to have their own reliable vehicle ● Recognition of Prior Leaning (RPL) and applicable knowledge and experience gained On-the-Job may be considered during the selection process.
Essential criteria: ● Ability to work under pressure ● Ability to interpret and enforce legislation applicable to the private security sector ● Very high administrative skills including planning and monitoring ● Computer literate (Microsoft packages) ● Problem solving and analysis skills ● Knowledge of Criminal Procedure Act, Law of Evidence Amendment Act, Firearms Control Act, Commercial and Administrative Law● Written and verbal communication skills ● Interpersonal contact and sound judgement skills ● Report writing skills ● Ability to collect evidence, present evidence, and testify during court and tribunal proceedings ● Ability to observe confidentiality in terms of all aspects of the job
Key performance areas: Conducting investigations and inspections into complaints and illegal practices pertaining to alleged improper conduct of security service providers ● Conduct routine inspections at security service providers to ensure compliance in terms of the Act and in particular the Code of Conduct Regulations; Service providers include all categories or classes of security services such as Guarding, CIT, Locksmiths, Private Investigators, Electronic Security Industry etc. ● Conduct infrastructure and capacity inspections of new applicant security businesses in order to ensure that they meet the prescribed infrastructure and capacity requirements in order to render security services ● Issue directives to the Private Security Industry in respect of any obligation in terms of PSIR Act and Regulations ● Conduct assessments of training facilities in order to verify whether they meet the accreditation requirements ● Investigate and obtain evidence pertaining to non-compliance by security service providers in respect of the Code of Conduct for Security Service Providers ● Investigations including auditing of records kept by the security service provider in terms of applicable legislation, fraudulent activities and conduct of the security service providers ● Identify any possible contraventions of the Code of Conduct Regulations and compilation of statements and charge sheets relating to the allegations of improper conduct ● Liaise with PSIRA and State Prosecutors regarding charges and evidence ● Serving of Regulation 3(4) notices (charge sheets and summonses) ● Keep abreast of progress on cases initiated which are handed over to other law enforcement agencies , until concluded ● Perform Commissioner of Oaths / Peace Officer functions ● Follow due process in taking affidavits of witnesses as well as aspects dealing with the collection of evidence to prove a case ●Testify in Improper Conduct Enquiries ●Liaise with finance department in respect of outstanding annual fees, fines, and the payment over to the Authority regarding these outstanding annual fees/fines ● Submission of statistical reports on Law Enforcement activities.
We wish you all the best with your applications.
Strategic Overview
The Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSiRA) established in 2002 in terms of Section 2 of the Private Security Industry Regulation Act (Act No 56 of 2001). The strategic mandate of PSiRA originates from the Act and the regulations issued in terms of the Act.
LEGISLATIVE MANDATE
The primary objectives of the Authority are to regulate the private security industry and to exercise effective control over the practice of the occupation of security service provider in the public and national interest and the interest of the private security industry itself, and for that purpose, subject to the Act, to:
(a) promote a legitimate private security industry which acts in terms of the principles contained in the Constitution and other applicable law;
(b) ensure that all security service providers act in the public and national interest in the rendering of security services;
(c) promote a private security industry which is characterised by professionalism, transparency, accountability, equity and accessibility;
(d) promote stability of the private security industry;
(e) promote and encourage trustworthiness of security service providers;
(f) determine and enforce minimum standards of occupational conduct in respect of security service providers;
(g) encourage and promote efficiency in and responsibility with regard to the rendering of security services;
(h) promote, maintain and protect the status and interests of the occupation of security service provider;
(i) ensure that the process of registration of security service providers is transparent, fair, objective and concluded timeously;
(j) promote high standards in the training of security service providers and prospective security service providers;
(k) encourage ownership and control of security businesses by persons historically disadvantaged through unfair discrimination;
(l) encourage equal opportunity employment practices in the private security industry;
(m) promote the protection and enforcement of the rights of security officers and other employees in the private security industry;
VISION
South Africans have confidence in the legitimacy, occupational practices and transformation of the Private Security Industry
MISSION:
Effective regulation of the Private Security Industry to enable professional and respected
security service providers.
VALUES FRAMEWORK FOR PSiRA
PSiRA subscribes to the following values that informs the organizational culture:
Organizational Structure
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