The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan university, anchored in Africa and driven by a powerful strategy focused on attaining global excellence and stature (GES). With an emphasis on independent thinking, sustainable development, and strategic partnerships, UJ is an international university of choice. The University is guided by the Principal and Vice-Chancellor's vision of "Positioning UJ in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) within the context of the changing social, political and economic fortunes of Africa."

• Ensure professional and reliable access control to high-risk areas.
• Ensure the safe protection of people, assets and property by enforcing effective access/egress control measures.
• Ensure visitors and employees have appointments before access to high-risk areas through liaising with support staff, supervisors and managers.
• Ensure that external visitors are be escorted to high-risk areas on arrival and departure.
• Monitor and operate security systems, alarms, CCTV and access control.

• Provide personal escort to designated persons both on and off Campus as per Protection strategy.
• Driving and providing close protection to designated person’s whist in transit.
• Compile a threat and risk assessment for events.
• Undertake route planning and time optimisation.
• Apply advanced driving skill/techniques in defensive situations.
• Demonstrate tactical and geographical surveillance and propose countermeasures l techniques.
• Liaise with counterparts and protocol officers on matters relating to close protection.

• Continuous liaison with the Senior Director or designates in emergencies in high-risk areas, e.g. fire, hostage situations, unbecoming behaviour by disgruntled employee(s), bomb threats, suspicious persons or parcels.
• Monitor emergency evacuations in accordance with procedures and guidelines.
• Providing First Aid in an area of responsibility.

• Maintain physical fitness through regular training and exercise.
• Maintain mental and physical stamina by adhering to healthy habits.
• Continuous training and practice of unarmed combat.

• Perform other tasks as assigned.
• Transports goods or equipment as assigned.
• Coordinate technical surveillance countermeasures.
• Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance.

• Matric.
• 3-year Diploma in Personal Protection or 5 years’ proven experience in the protection or relevant field.
• Security training (PSIRA grade A) and relevant accreditation
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Offensive, Defensive, and advanced driving techniques.
• Firearm competency.

• Maintain high-level of discretion.
• Self Defence Techniques.
• Sound Interpersonal & Communication skills.
• First Aid & Fire Drills.
• Collection & Collation of information.
• High levels of Integrity.
• Ability to show initiative.
• High level of Compliance with Policies and Procedures relevant to the function.
• Ability to understand and follow directions as given.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Distinctive skills in dealing with internal and external executives and high-profile personnel.

• SASSETA Unit Standards (US 244317, 244319, 244327, 244330, 244334, 246694 & 120486).
• Training in martial arts and unarmed combat (will be given preference).
• First aid training.
• Basic explosives training.
• Competent Firearm handling.
• Defensive and advanced driving techniques.
• Surveillance and counter-surveillance skills.