Director: Security & Facilitiies Management

About the role

Independent Police Investigative Directorate is hiring a Director: Security & Facilitiies Management, based in National Office Pretoria. This is a permanent post, paying R1,317,384 a year. How to apply: Independent Police Investigative Directorate, National Office Private Bag X941, Pretoria, 0001 or hand deliver to Benstra Building, 473 Stanza Bopape & Church Street, Arcadia, Pretoria, or email Recruitment10@ipid.gov.za (Please indicate the post name and reference number on the subject line) when applying through e-mail. For attention: Mr. DS Baloyi Tel No: (012) 399 0202 Reference number to quote: Q9/2026/54 Closing date: 06 November 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: Employment Equity Target: Women are encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

• Ensure physical and personnel security in the Department:
• Ensure the enforcement of physical security and access control
• Ensure proper safeguarding of departmental assets
• Establish and maintain security registers and other records
• Ensure the development and management of a contingency security plan
• Manage the implementation of security operating measures (e.g. access control, key control, facilitate threats and risk assessment for the employees of the department, etc.) as well as investigations on security breaches.
• Ensure information security management in the department:
• Ensure that document safety systems are developed
• Ensure the monitoring and coordination communication of security matters
• Ensure compliance with relevant security prescripts such as MISS, Protection of Information Act, etc. Ensure that information security awareness is promoted in the department.
• Manage the vetting in the department:
• Ensure vetting filed work investigation is done
• Ensure that liaison with SSA (State Security Agency) for the evaluation and issuing of clearance certificates
• Ensure that uniform standards for security clearance levels are developed e.g. conduct regular workshops on the application process for security clearance.
• Manage the team responsible for the provision of security and work management services.
• Manage the provision of a conducive working environment in terms of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Manage and ensure effective and efficient of financial, human and physical resources of the Directorate in line with applicable legislation: Ensure development and reporting on the operational plan for the unit.
• Ensure that identification and development of strategic and operational risks and response plan of the unit.
• Ensure that people management is effective.
• Ensure that inputs to the annual report, interim and annual financial statements are provided.
• Ensure participation in Management Committees of the Department. ensure and oversee effective governance and compliance pertaining to security and work environment management.
• Ensure overall compliance with SCM prescripts and reporting requirements.
• Communication with internal/external stakeholders as well as colleagues.
• Ensure that response letters, email status reports, presentations, memos and submissions are provided.
• Ensure formal presentations and facilitate discussions at relevant committees/forums are done.
• Ensure that advise on procedural and related technical matters in respect of security matters and vetting strategies and policies to ensure compliance with regulations provided.
• Manage the provision of infrastructure maintenance, refreshment and refectory, cleaning and transport services.

Requirements

• An Undergraduate qualification (NQF7) in Safety, Physical Security/Security/Vetting Management and any related fields. as recognized by SAQA.
• 5 years of experience at a middle/senior managerial level in Safety/Physical security and security vetting management environment.
• Driver’s license.
• Knowledge Requirements:
• Thorough knowledge of security in the following fields is recommended: Physical security, Personnel security, documents security, Communication and investigations security
• Knowledge of applicable legislation and legal mandate (MISS, National Strategic Intelligence Act, National Vetting Strategy, etc.)
• Able to observe human behaviour and interpret the behaviour
• Vetting investigation training
• Voice stress analysis or polygraph testing
• Financial Management training
• Skills and Competencies:
• Strategic capability and Leadership
• Good communication Skills
• Financial management skills
• Change management skills
• Client orientation and customer focus
• Problem solving and analytical skills
• Service delivery innovation