Location: Mpumalanga
Closing Date: 25 June 2026
ESKOM is Hiring for an Assistant Officer Security – Entry Level Opportunity
Area of specialization: To supervise and co-ordinate security operations (section or shift), with the aim of protecting and securing all employees, assets, information and other interests Department: Security Services Business Unit: Kusile Power Station Position/Task Grade: T10
Job description
Key Responsibilities:
- · Organise and supervise the section/shift operational resources.
- · Supervise the security service provider (contractor) activities.
- · Perform operational security performance monitoring and assessment.
- · Perform occupation health and safety inspections.
Behavioral:
- · Integrity, honesty, trust worthiness, professionalism
- · Highly motivated
- · Able to work under pressure and with deadlines
- · Ability to interact at a senior level
2. Leadership:
- · Coaching, mentoring, team player, developing.
- · Training ability and experience
- · Team player
- · Employee relationship building
3. Knowledge:
- · Understanding of a subject, its facts and information relevant to the KPA’s. indicate the required proficiency level for the role and the criteria for updating the competency
- · Knowledge of security legislation related to security training
- · Policies, procedures, standards and practices
4. Skills:
- · Administration skills
- · Problem solving skills
- · Presentation skills
- · Effective customer service skills
- · SASSETA skills program 1 to 4
- · National Key Point unit standards
- · Firearm handling unit standards for business purposes
5. Attributes
- · Physically ability –fitness to perform operational duties
- · Psychologically suitable – perform under stressful and dangerous situations
- · Must have a valid driver’s license and must be able to drive
- · No criminal record
6. Assessment
- · Decision-making versus implementation
- · Communication
- · Performance Driven
- · Firearm competence
Minimum requirements
Qualification(s):
• National Diploma Security Mngmt/Policing/Security Risk Mngmt at NQF 6 with 240 Credits
• Professional Registration Body: Private Security Industry Regulation Authority (PSIRA) Grade B
Related Minimum Experience:
• 2 Years Security experience
About ESKOM
Eskom is a South African state-owned enterprise that generates, transmits, and distributes electricity, supplying over 80% of South Africa’s power. Established in 1923, it operates the grid using coal, nuclear, hydroelectric, wind, and diesel sources, and is transitioning toward net-zero emissions by 2050.