Employment Type: Permanent
Reference No: RXH58/2025
Location: Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital, Western Cape
Annual Salary: R163,680 per annum + service benefits (13th cheque, employer’s pension contribution, housing and medical aid allowance)
Key Responsibilities:
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Access/Egress Control: Prevent unlawful entry or removal of persons, vehicles, dangerous objects, and illegal substances.
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Surveillance Monitoring: Control and monitor surveillance cameras and fire alarm systems to identify and prevent incidents like vehicle thefts or forcible entries.
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Protection of People and Property: Guard buildings, key points, patients, visitors, and personnel.
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Patrolling: Patrol fence-off areas, buildings, and hospital premises.
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Handling Aggressive Patients: Assist personnel in managing violent or uncontrolled patients.
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Incident Reporting: Record and report all incidents, patient movements, and activities.
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Security Service Delivery: Ensure a supportive security service to allocated areas, preventing adverse incidents such as injuries, abscondments, and litigation.
Qualifications & Experience:
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General Education and Training Certificate (GETC)/Grade 9 (Std 7)
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Experience: Appropriate experience as a Security Officer in a hospital environment.
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PSIRA Registration: Must be registered with the Security Board of South Africa under the Security Industry Regulations Act (Act 56 of 2001) at Grade C level.
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Language Skills: Ability to communicate in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape.
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Other Skills:
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Strong sense of responsibility and ability to function independently.
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Knowledge of aggression and violence management.
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Ability to work under pressure and handle conflict.
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Good report writing skills and listening ability.
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Additional Requirements:
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Willingness to work shifts (including public holidays and weekends).
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Rotational duties in various units as required.
How to Apply:
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Closing Date: 5 September 2025
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Application Process:
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No payment is required when applying.
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Shortlisted candidates will undergo a practical and oral assessment.
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Documents required: Certified copies of ID, driver’s license (if applicable), qualifications, and/or proof of registration with relevant statutory bodies (must be no older than 6 months).
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Important Notes:
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Security Checks: Shortlisted candidates will undergo security clearance, qualification verification, criminal record checks, and previous employment checks.
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Availability: Shortlisted candidates must be available at the venue at the specified time for further assessments.
Contact for Enquiries:
M. Michaels
Tel: (021) 658-5573