About this role
Public Safety Officer / Driver
TSU Protection Services is the contracted public safety provider to the Clifton City Improvement District, which provides top-up services to the City of Cape Town.
Working in the public spaces of Clifton – including beaches, car parks, roads and green open spaces - the public safety team is responsible for providing a visible crime deterrent on a 24x7x365 basis, whilst also offering assistance in the public space to residents, property owners and visitors. Officers are supported by a surveillance centre, providing CCTV monitoring.
Reporting to the Contract Manager, the Public Safety Officer / Driver is responsible for:
Key responsibilities include:
- Completing vehicle and foot patrols in defined areas.
- Responding to incidents in which a public safety officer requires back up.
- Liaising with the surveillance centre regarding CCTV alerts and suspicious behavior, and ensuring resources are deployed to attend to them, providing updates and reports in each instance.
- Working with the contract manager to manage issues.
To be considered for the role, you will need:
- Grade B PSIRA certification.
- A valid driver’s license: Minimum 2 years driving experience on various types of vehicles and be a regular driver
- Relevant work experience in the security industry
- Supervisory experience in the security or a related sector advantageous
- Good administrative skills and experience in writing reports and completing registers
- Contactable references
- Must reside in the following areas to be eligible for staff transport: Eerste River, Delft, Wesbank, Mfuleni, Blackheath, Silversands
- Must pass all assessments, interviews and evaluations to be considered for the role.
- Must be physically fit to do foot patrols - the successful candidate will not only drive but conduct foot patrols as well
Please note this is a fixed-term contract for 1 November to 31 January 2026