Listing Reference: SMU-Security-2025
Listing Status: Applications Open
Position Summary
Company: Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU)
Industry: Higher Education / Campus Security
Job Category: Security / Safety / Public Protection
Location: Garankuwa, Gauteng, South Africa
Contract Type: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE Position: Yes
Closing Date: Not specified (Apply as soon as possible)
Number of Positions Available: 4
Introduction
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU), located in Garankuwa, Gauteng, is a renowned institution dedicated to advancing South Africa’s healthcare sector through education, research, and innovation. As part of its commitment to maintaining a secure and safe campus environment, SMU is inviting suitably qualified candidates to apply for four permanent Security Officer positions. These roles play a vital role in supporting the university’s operational and academic excellence by ensuring the safety of its students, staff, visitors, and facilities.
Security Officers are often the first point of contact on campus and serve as both protectors and guides in the SMU community. With a strong emphasis on vigilance, professionalism, and emergency preparedness, these roles are ideal for experienced security professionals passionate about creating a secure academic environment.
Job Description
Security Officers at SMU will be responsible for ensuring the protection of university assets and enforcing security protocols in line with institutional policies. The duties span across surveillance, access control, incident response, and general safety enforcement.
Core responsibilities include:
- Conducting regular patrols of university buildings, perimeters, and open areas
- Monitoring and operating CCTV surveillance and alarm systems to detect unusual activity
- Responding promptly to alarms, emergencies, or reports of suspicious behavior
- Enforcing institutional rules, including access restrictions, curfew enforcement, and anti-vandalism policies
- Controlling entry points to prevent unauthorized access to secure facilities
- Writing daily security logs and compiling incident reports for recordkeeping
- Supporting evacuation procedures and providing emergency assistance, including first aid if necessary
- Guiding visitors and students by providing directions or general assistance on campus
- Liaising with local emergency services as required during incidents
- Reporting infrastructure risks, hazards, or equipment malfunctions to the relevant maintenance teams
Security Officers must maintain a high level of visibility across campus and act with integrity, discretion, and accountability in all interactions.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate for this position is a PSIRA-registered security professional with strong situational awareness, excellent communication skills, and a dedication to campus safety. Candidates should be physically fit, able to work rotational shifts, and have a clear understanding of how to handle real-time emergencies with calmness and competence.
Previous experience in higher education institutions, government buildings, or public sector security environments is highly valued. Applicants should display confidence, attention to detail, and a proactive attitude toward problem-solving and community protection.
Role Responsibility
Security Officers at SMU will be expected to:
- Maintain an active security presence across the campus through patrols and surveillance
- Monitor and operate digital security systems and report irregularities immediately
- Enforce access control procedures, including screening of visitors and ensuring ID compliance
- Respond to medical emergencies, fires, or other crises following prescribed protocols
- Collaborate with the Human Resources and Facilities Departments to improve safety strategies
- Remain alert and courteous while de-escalating potentially confrontational situations
- Perform random inspections and provide verbal warnings or escalate as needed
- Escort visitors, contractors, or university vehicles in high-security areas
- Maintain accurate records of shift reports, incidents, and routine safety checks
- Foster a secure and welcoming environment for students, academics, and guests
Skills and Attributes
Successful applicants should bring the following core skills and competencies:
- A valid PSIRA Grade C certificate (or higher), registered and in good standing
- A Matric / Grade 12 certificate
- Solid understanding of safety regulations and emergency procedures
- Professional demeanor with good verbal communication skills
- Physically fit and capable of standing or walking for long periods
- Experience in operating surveillance equipment, access control systems, and two-way radios
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with diverse populations
- Accuracy and attention to detail in recordkeeping and report writing
- Ability to follow instructions and remain calm under pressure
- Willingness to work rotational shifts, including weekends and public holidays
Additional advantageous qualifications:
- Exposure to tertiary academic environments
- Experience with CCTV system management and alarm monitoring
- Computer literacy for basic digital logging and communication tasks
- Valid driver’s license (optional but beneficial)
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet the following baseline criteria:
- South African citizen with no criminal record
- Minimum of three (3) years of security industry experience
- Valid PSIRA registration (Grade C or above)
- Basic first aid training is preferred
- Willingness to comply with all university security protocols
- Availability for full-time, shift-based work
Department and Contact Details
For more information, applicants may contact the Human Resources Department:
Contact Person: Mrs NG Motsamai
Phone Number: (012) 521-3893
Department: Human Resources
Office Location: Clinical Pathology Building, 5th Floor, Molotlegi Street, Garankuwa
Postal Address: P.O Box 68, MEDUNSA, 0204
How to Apply
Candidates interested in applying should:
- Prepare a comprehensive CV highlighting security-related experience
- Include certified copies of qualifications, ID, and PSIRA certificate
- Submit applications in person to the Human Resources office or via post
- Clearly indicate the position being applied for on the envelope or cover letter
Applicants must apply as soon as possible, as no official closing date has been provided. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Conclusion
If you are an experienced, PSIRA-registered security professional committed to maintaining safety and supporting a secure academic environment, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University welcomes your application. This is a rewarding opportunity to work in a respected health sciences institution, where safety, order, and professionalism are key to academic success and community trust.
Join a team where your contribution matters and where your vigilance helps protect the future of South Africa’s next generation of healthcare professionals.