Senior Protector x9 – Office for Witness Protection

REQUIREMENTS:

An appropriate B Degree (NQF 7) or Three (3) year National Diploma (NQF 6).

Must have at least six (6) years’ experience in the field of the post.

Must have police, military, or correctional service basic training.

Must have successfully completed a VIP and/or Close Protection course.

Demonstrable competency in acting Independently, Professionally, Accountable and with Credibility.

High level of understanding of and competency in people protection.

Knowledge and experience of undercover work will be added advantage.

Must be competent in at least two (2) official languages of which one must be English.

Must be prepared to be available 24/7 and travel extensively, even after-hours.

Know how to account for public funds according to the PFMA.

Knowledge of Asset Management in the Public service, Knowledge of the Constitution and Bill of Rights, National Crime Prevention Strategy, Victims Charter, and Batho Pele Principles. Sound knowledge the Witness Protection Act, 1998, Firearm control Act and Criminal Procedure Act, 1977.

Sound knowledge of the Public Service Act and Regulations, the PFMA, 1999 and Treasury Regulations.

Sound knowledge of the Minimum-Security Information Standards (MISS).

Must be prepared to undergo a Top-Secret security clearance, a regular polygraph and voice stress analysis test.

Strategic capability and leadership.

General management skills.

People management and empowerment.

Administration skills.

Good communication skills.

Planning and Prioritizing.

Customer Focus and Responsiveness.

Problem solving and decision making.

Candidate will be subjected to a competency assessment which can include report writing, firearm competency, advance driving, and fitness assessment.

A valid driver’s licence.

DUTIES:

Supervise and provide services regarding to the admission of witnesses and related persons. Verify admission documents and subject documents to quality assurance.

Ensure the safe removal of witnesses and related persons from immediate danger area. Coordinate the protection of witnesses and/or related persons.

Assist with sourcing of safe houses and conducting of site surveys.

Provide operational, financial, and administrative support services.

Compile operational mandates, ensure compliance in the execution of operations, and safekeeping of the documents.

Oversee and manage court protections.

Ensure that all reports operational returns, claims, etc. are correctly completed and handed in within the specified time frames.

Maintain relations and liaise regularly with Stakeholders.

Liaise with investigating officers, prosecuting services and any other Stakeholders to ensure fast tracking of court cases and to address challenges with case-flow.

Conduct inspections on witness files, assets, fleet, accommodation, firearms and ammunition. Supervise Staff.

Handle grievances of staff and witnesses Manage subordinates and ensure compliance with all administrative and personnel prescripts.

Conduct performance management of subordinates and deal with disciplinary matters in terms of the LRA.