CCTV Operator at Transnet

Position Purpose

• To conduct all activities associated with security control room operations which include the monitoring and administration of the CCTV system installed as well as conduct general security administration to ensure compliance with the maritime transport security requirements as contemplated in the International Ship and Port facility Security (ISPS) Code.

Position Outputs

• Monitor and control CCTV cameras, detection and associated security systems
• Regular testing and control communication medium between the control room and guards deployed in the facility
• Co-ordinate security patrols within the facility
• Record situation reports from all security sites/deployment areas
• Relay information regarding change in security situation to Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO) or delegate
• Liaise with emergency/police service control rooms during a security incident
• Coordinate the implementation of instructions from PFSO, delegate and/or management
• Coordinate actions of security response unit
• Coordinate deployment of security personnel at the scene of an incident
• Coordinate field surveillance activities within the port facility
• Compile incident reports and capture security incidents on the Transnet Security Incident Management Systems (SIMA)
• Maintain a security system maintenance register (to include): o Tests and calibrations of security equipment; o Condition and status of security lighting and power supplies; o Condition and status of locks to restricted areas, safes and strong rooms; Condition and status of security fencing (perimeter, facility and restricted areas) Condition and status of security boom gates and security guard houses
• Maintain security registers in the control room
• Issuing of security permits
• Record requests for additional security measures as identified by a Declaration of Security (DOS) between the port facility and the ship
• Monitor the movement of hazardous cargo within the facility
• Upkeep of emergency procedures and contact details of first responders
• Monitor rail RMT’s and abnormal vehicle movements inside the facility
• Coordinate site inspections by security supervisors
• Coordinate security related visits by Transnet/TPT management team
• Liaise with port control/TNPA security control room to monitor waterside and port wide security measures and activities
• Safekeeping/storage of recorded information as prescribed in the Minimum Information Security Standards (MISS) document
• Preserve, extract, prepare and present evidence acquired through monitoring systems for the purpose of internal and external hearings on instruction of PFSO

Qualifications and Experience

• Grade 12 NQF 4
• 2 years relevant experience in Port Operations/Maritime Services/Security Environment
• Relevant training in CCTV operations, preferably on IP based systems
• PSIRA registration (Grade C)
• Computer literacy
• 6 – 12 months in a security control OR ROC
• Grade 10 /NQF 2
• 3 years relevant experience relevant to the position applied for