Coordinator: Campus Protection Services

Post Number 8021918 (SG 66) Faculty/Department University of the Western Cape -> Services -> Campus Protection Services Type of Position Permanent - Full Time Length of Contract Period Location Main Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)

Closing Date 22/7/2026

Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas

The University of the Western Cape (UWC) is a vibrant, diverse and dynamic university, rooted in the African continent with an increasing global reach. UWC actively responds in critical and creative ways to the development needs of the country, within an ever-changing and challenging global context.

Campus Protection Services seeks a suitably qualified and experienced energetic individual that will lead a team and coordinate campus protection at the university and enable positive change in teams and campus community behaviour.

Reporting to the Manager: Campus Protection Services (CPS), the Coordinator Operations: Campus Protection Services is responsible for coordinating all security services that relate to the protection/safety of students, staff, guests and property. The role further requires providing security and safety/ response on institutional activities, events and any task given to you in line with the job function by the Security Manager: CPS .

Responsibilities include:

• Planning, organising, controlling and monitoring resources and performance.

• Resource management and implementation of activities.

• Protection of students, staff, guests and property.

• Adapt protection services in alignment with university activities.

• Proactively identify potential and real risks of threats to safety of the campus community and guests and implement risk mitigation interventions.

• Perform continuous risk assessments of safety and appropriate response risk.

• Events Management and planning

• Compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

• Reporting to CPS Management.

• Implement policies and standard operating procedures or business processes that support health, safety and environment.

• Report writing to various constituents and institutional requirements.

• Accurate and timely recording of all incidences on the university system and the appropriate response and closing of incidences.

• Communication to relevant stakeholders.

• Implement various safety campaigns such as crime prevention, safety, etc.

• Foster relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

• Ensure Performance Development System implementation and activities related to the university's Integrated Talent Management Framework for CPS Supervisors Minimum Requirements

• A Degree or Advanced Diploma in Security Management or Policing at NQF7 level, or an equivalent qualification that aligns with the role’s required skills and competencies;

• 5 years' relevant experience within a security-related field;

• 3 years' experience in staff management in a security or policing-related field;

• PSIRA Registration: A valid and active PSIRA Grade A registration (proof must be attached to the application);

• An unendorsed valid Driver’s License (Code 8/EB), with at least 2 years of driving experience (proof must be attached) .

Skills and Competencies

• Working knowledge in CCTV, Alarm Monitoring, Access Control and Electronic Incident Recording systems.
• First Aid, Fire Fighting, Emergency Building Evacuations,
• Good communication skills
• Operational management of site security.
• Dealing with employee/labour relations and disciplinary matters.
• Basic Occupational Health and Safety knowledge and identification of safety and security hazards.
• Computer literacy and must possess report writing and administration skills.
• Knowledge of managing Protest on Campus
• Conduction of Site Threat Risk Assessments
• Updating of Site Operational Procedures (SOP's)
• Application of SASRIA in terms of Event management
• Added Advantages
• Proven advanced Computer Literacy skills.
• Experience at tertiary institution.
• Experience in a Law Enforcement Agency.

Candidates are required to attach proof of all relevant certified (not older than 3 months) documents to their application.

Incomplete submissions will not be considered.

It may be required of shortlisted candidates to complete a practical assessment.

In your application, you are encouraged to highlight your strengths and include anything else you deem exceptional and outstanding to be considered by the selection panel. In addition, please attach a cover letter motivating your suitability, a detailed curriculum vitae including contact details of three referees, and your highest qualification to your online profile. To be considered for this vacancy, you must click on the Apply for this Job or apply directly via UWC Careers at https://uwc.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll. For any queries, please contact the Human Resources Department at +27 21 959 4063/3642/9362/9708/3160/3756 or email: [email protected]. DISCLAIMER: By applying for the position, you consent to the University sharing your application, including curriculum vitae, with University stakeholders to process the application. In line with the University’s commitment to diversifying its workforce, preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants in line with our Employment Equity Targets. The official retirement age at UWC is 65 years. The University reserves the right to not make an appointment, make an appointment at a different level, seek additional candidates and may conduct competency assessments.