● Grade 12 ● Basic training qualification attained ● Firearm proficiency ●2-5 years’ relevant experience.
Computer Literacy (MS Office applications) ● Must have valid driving license with PrDP ● Proficiency in at least 2 of the 3 official languages of the Western Cape (read, write and speak) ●Good human relations, interpersonal and communication skills ●Ability to give attention to detail ● High level of responsibility ● Ability to work under pressure ● Ability to handle conflict ● Must be physically fit and able bodied ● Must maintain confidentiality● No criminal record●. Fire arm proficiency● Be able to work after normal office hours, during emergencies, and planned overtime●Mentally fit and healthy.
● Performs activities/tasks associated with specific travel requirements for the Political Office Bearers ● Provide close protection services and security advise through the applicable VIP guidelines and procedures ● Arrange safe travelling and actions to be taken during emergencies and life threatening situations ●Conduct security threat analysis ● Conduct basic vetting of subjects ● Conduct regular security briefings within the office of the Political Office Bearers ●Attends to procedural administrative requirements, record keeping and reporting deadlines associated with the functionality● Keeps abreast of developments, emerging trends and latest technologies in the profession.
CORE PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES
- Community and Customer Focus: Presents an appropriate image to the public.
- Problem Solving: Identifies inconsistencies in information.
- Negotiation and Influencing: Sets clear negotiating aims and outcomes;
- Resilience: Is reliable in a crisis, remains calm and thinks clearly
- Communication: Clearly communicates needs and instructions.
- Ethics and Professionalism: Identifies and evaluates risks involved in alternative courses of action.
FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES
Close Protection, Enforcement and Emergency Response: Plan and Implement effective operational controls to safeguard VIP`s.
PUBLIC SERVICE ORIENTATION COMPETENCIES
- Interpersonal Relationships: Relates to people at all levels of the municipality.
- Communication: Adapts communication contents to the audience.
- Service Delivery Orientation: Professional in interaction with general public and stakeholders.
- Client Orientation and Customer Focus: Maintains clear communication with clients.
PERSONAL COMPETENCIES
- Action and Outcome Orientation: Drive to meet deadlines.
- Resilience: Stays calm and focused under pressure
- Change Readiness: Open to new ideas and ways of doing things.
- Cognitive Ability: Develops new ways to solve problems.
- Learning Orientation: Learns from experience.
MANAGEMENT / LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES
- Team Orientation: Able to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Direction Setting: Sets out work for others in a well-planned and organised manner.
- Coaching and Mentoring: Able to identify own development needs.
- Impact and Influence: Able to engage and convince various stakeholders.
Information to Consider
Candidates must be willing to be subjected to an interview and competency assessment and must be aware that previous employers and references will be contacted and their qualifications, credit and criminal record will be verified. The candidates will be required to disclose all Financial Interests.
General application forms are available in the application section. The application for this job is available at the bottom of this page. A comprehensive CV, original certified copies of Identification documents, qualifications, and driver’s license must accompany the application form and must be hand delivered/couriered to the Human Resources Section, Bitou Municipality, 1 Sewell Street, Plettenberg Bay or posted to Private Bag X1002; Plettenberg Bay; 6600.
Bitou Municipality is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates from the designated groups, including those with disabilities, are encouraged to apply.
Please take note:
- Only hard-copy applications will be considered. No electronic or faxed applications will be accepted.
- No late applications will be considered. Canvassing of Councilors with the purpose of being appointed is not permitted and proof of such canvassing shall lead to disqualification.
- Submit separate applications when applying for multiple posts and quote reference number.
- Preference will be given to local residents before considering candidates outside the Bitou Municipal Area
If you receive no feedback from us within 12 weeks after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
Bitou Municipality reserves the right not to make any appointment and to re-advertise before a shortlist is compiled.