Location: Pretoria
Closing Date: 03 August 2026
Duties: U.S. Embassy is Looking for a Local Guard Coordinator To Earn R469 978 – R657 968 Per Year
The Local Guard Coordinator (LGC) is a Locally Employed (LE) staff member responsible for first-line oversight of the local guard contract, personnel, and resources. Under the direction of the Regional Security Officer (RSO) and/or the designated Assistant Regional Security Officer (ARSO), the LGC manages contract administration and oversees the local guard (LG) components of the facility defense and reaction plans for all U.S. Government facilities under Chief of Mission authority.
The LGC supports management of the local guard budget, coordinates security planning and drills for facilities and residences in collaboration with host-nation security forces, and assists in developing logistical and financial plans. May serve as the Government Technical Monitor (GTM) responsible for overseeing the local guard contract.
Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements: All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a:
- Public Trust security clearance.
All selected candidates will be subject to a background investigation and may be subject to a pre-employment medical exam. Selected candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time 12 weeks upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.
Education Requirements:
High School / Secondary School diploma is required.
Evaluations: You will be evaluated against the qualifications and requirements in this vacancy announcement.
You may be asked to complete a pre-employment language or skills test. You must complete the application form and provide the required documents. Your application must address all the position qualifications and requirements including education, experience, language, and any knowledge/skills/abilities listed. If you fail to submit a complete application, then your application may be disqualified for this position.
Experience: Five (5) years of experience in budget management, fiscal processes, and contract administration within the commercial security guard industry, civilian or government police, or military.
Language: English – Good working knowledge; speaking, reading & writing. (this may be tested)
Job Knowledge: A strong knowledge in physical security protection, contract administration, standard security practices and procedures, developing and deploying community style policing (mobile patrol) models, creation of defensive security plans, and good working knowledge of standard security equipment and digital cameras is required.
Skills And Abilities:
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to independently assess institutional capabilities and security systems.
- Proven ability to develop practical solutions and exercise sound judgment in complex or high-pressure situations.
- Ability to rapidly interpret real-time threat information and direct immediate defensive actions.
- Strong presentation and public speaking skills for engaging with contractors, security personnel, host-government officials, and mission leadership and other stakeholders as required in support of the LG program.
- Maintains self-control under pressure, especially during adversarial questioning or discussions involving host-government support or defending proposed budgets or operational procedures.
- Basic proficiency in the safe use of security protective equipment, such as handcuffs and radios.
- Must have a valid current driving license.
Benefits and Other Info
Benefits: Agency Benefits: The U.S. Mission offers a competitive compensation and benefits package for local employees. For Eligible Family Member (EFM) applicants, benefits should be discussed with the HR Office. The pay plan is assigned by the HR Office and confirmed by Washington, D.C.Other Information:
HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS: A hiring preference is extended to eligible and qualified applicants in the order listed below. It is essential you accurately describe your status in your application, failure to do so may result in a determination that you are not eligible for a hiring preference.
HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER
- Appointment Eligible Family Member (AEFM) / U.S. citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM) who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*
- AEFM / USEFM
- Foreign Service (FS) on Leave without Pay (LWOP) and Civil Service (CS) with reemployment rights **
HOW TO APPLY
24 Months Graduate Internship Programme at The Independent Police Investigative Directorate