Control Risks: Security Driver Grade A/B (6 months)– …, Johannesburg

Control Risks is a specialist risk consultancy that helps to create secure, compliant and resilient organizations in an age of ever-changing risk. Working across disciplines, technologies and geographies, everything we do is based on our belief that taking risks is essential to our clients’ success. We go beyond problem-solving and give our clients the insight and intelligence they need to realise opportunities and grow. From the boardroom to the remotest location, we have developed an unparalleled ability to bring order to chaos and reassurance to anxiety.

This role is a contract position for up to 6 months.

Tasks and Responsibilities

Function as a driver within a team of security personnel responsible for the transportation of personnel as per schedules

Transport staff members to various destinations as and when required, within the boundaries of Control Risks (CR) Security Policies and Planning of routes always ensuring the safety of passengers

Maintain a close liaison with the Control Risks Security Manager (SM) and ensuring a detailed knowledge of the safest routes

Ensure that the assigned vehicle is fully operational and well-maintained including inventory of all the necessary communication and emergency equipment readily available and tightly secured in their assigned vehicles such as first-aid kit, fire extinguisher, serviceable spare wheel, wheel changing kit, spare keys, torch, spare water, jumper cable&tow rope.

Maintain vehicle logbooks for daily trips and keep records of mileage and fuel consumption of each vehicle

Ensure that the assigned vehicles are maintained regularly in accordance to service records of each vehicle and when required

Ensure that the assigned vehicles are in good operational conditions: conducting daily checks (oil, fuel, brakes, tyres, battery, tool kits, etc) on all assigned vehicles and before the commencement of any trip, and reporting of any defects to the SM for immediate repairs and maintenance.

Ability to carry out minor mechanical emergency repairs on vehicles as and when required

Maintain close communication with the SM during all movements

Assist the SM in accomplishing effective protective security coverage for their assigned employee and remain vigilant and alert at all times whilst on duty and carry out training in areas of deficiencies to meet higher level of competencies

Ensure that the vehicle is not left unattended while on task and conduct a 360 degrees vehicle sweep before and after any movement

Keep abreast of tactical operational procedures, emergency and contingency planning of CR procedures for road movements and participate during team training

Ensure readiness for rapid deployment at any time

Execute operational procedures and practices dependent on operational environment and observe all national traffic rules and act in accordance with CR rules regarding vehicle operation and traffic safety

Assist the SM in the execution of their duties as and where required

Assist with standard Driver duties as and when required

Perform any other tasks as would be required by the SM

Demonstrating competent driving skills under normal and high-stress circumstances

Qualifications

Possess a current PDP license.

Have accredited advanced driver training (Defensive driving)

PSiRA Grade A or B license

Hold a valid CPO certificate

Police clearance certificate

Recording and reporting advance knowledge and expertise

High level of concentration and attention

Accurate observation

Capable in writing clear and concise reports

Be experienced in route reconnaissance and route planning

Be trained in the use of physical methods of control and restraint

Be experienced in basic communications and radio use/procedures

Familiarity with basic Microsoft programs.

Possess English language proficiency

Ability to perform a variety of repetitive and routine tasks and duties

Demonstrates excellent knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills

Demonstrates excellent knowledge of protocol (for Drivers)

Demonstrates excellent knowledge of security issues (for Drivers)

Be proficient in all areas of physical security and secure driver services.

Benefits

Control Risks offers a competitively positioned compensation and benefits package that is transparent and summarised in the full job offer.

As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us and are fully committed to equal treatment, free from discrimination, of all candidates throughout our recruitment process.

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