Mayoral Bodyguard


Employer: Midvaal Local Municipality
Location: South Africa
Mayoral Bodyguard (MN1266/16)


Introduction
Midvaal Local Municipality situated in Meyerton invites applications for the above-mentioned position.

Description
Provide a professional, effective and accountable close VIP protection (in-transit and/or static security) services to the Councillors Executive Mayor and other councillors assigned by the Mayor, including other dignitaries assessed to be at risk

Drive members of the Mayoral Committee to and from identified areas outside Midvaal whilst executing their official Council functions within the parameters of the law, Council Policy and the principles applicable to the safety of life, limb and property
Render venue protection at places visited by the Executive Mayor and/or other dignitaries as per operational plans
Responsible for advance contingency planning for security measures at venues, to traveling routes that are used by the Executive Mayor, and other dignitaries
Responsible for vehicle maintenance, including conducting pre-start and post-start inspections, completing relevant registers and ensuring that services are maintained
The successful incumbent will be expected to perform duties outside of normal working hours when transporting the Executive Mayor, and other dignitaries to official work functions (after hours or over weekends)
Perform general administrative functions
In line with the conditions of employment, the Council reserves the right to move people to areas of need during transformation and/or during organisational development so as to meet the needs of the Council
Perform any other related ad hoc tasks as requested or required by management, from time to time.

CLOSING DATE: 10 FEBRUARY 2016 AT 12:00

Please note that transport and accommodation costs, to and from Midvaal, are not reimbursed. Midvaal Local Municipality is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and is committed to the achievement and maintenance of representivity (race, gender, disability). Candidates whose appointment will promote representivity will be given preference.

Benefits: Usual fringe benefits are applicable, unless otherwise resolved

All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to background screening checks (verification of qualifications, criminal record checks and security vetting). Candidates with foreign qualifications must submit a letter from SAQA stating the equivalence of the qualifications.

Due to the large number of applications we envisage to receive, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within three (3) months, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.


NB: THE COUNCIL RESERVES THE RIGHT NOT TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO THE ABOVE POSITION/S.
Queries can be directed to the HR Department on 016 360 7440.

Profile
Grade 12
Code 08 (EB) Driver’s Licence
Close Protection Officer (CPO) Qualifications
Knowledge of VIP Protection Services
Registered, licensed and competent to operate a firearm
Excellent communication, observation and planning skills
An innovative, hardworking, self-motivated individual
Excellent mental and physical health
Excellent driving skills
Advanced driving certificate will be an added advantage
Three (03) years relevant experience
We offerR 156 228.00 R178 476.00 p.a. (Level 08 of a Grade 8 Local Authority) Total package inclusive of all benefits: R 253 782.32 p.a

Please refer to PNet in your application