Local Guard Coordinator

Introduction

The U.S. Consulate in Johannesburg is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Local Guard Coordinator in the Regional Security Office.

Duties & Responsibilities

Basic Function of Position

The Local Guard Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the local guard program for U.S. Government facilities under Chief of Mission authority. This role provides first-line oversight of guard contracts, personnel, and resources, ensuring compliance and operational effectiveness. Working closely with the Regional Security Officer (RSO) or Assistant RSO, the Coordinator plays a key role in security planning, contract administration, and resource management to maintain the safety and security of all mission facilities

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Contract Administration

• Manage all aspects of the local guard contract, including compliance and performance.

• Assist with annual budget planning, justification statements, and official documentation.

• Monitor budget execution and recommend adjustments based on spending trends, economic changes, and funding levels.

Guard Oversight

• Supervise approximately 130 local guards across official facilities, residences, and mobile patrols.

• Review schedules, timesheets, and contractor invoices for accuracy and compliance.

• Identify deficiencies and recommend corrective actions.

Training Support

• Ensure all guards receive initial and annual refresher training.

• Oversee training on emergency response, explosive detection, and specialized equipment use.

Inventory & Equipment Management

• Maintain and track security equipment and supplies.

• Coordinate maintenance and conduct biannual inventories to ensure operational readiness.

Liaison & Coordination

• Build and maintain relationships with host-nation security officials and local security professionals.

• Support coordination for security planning and drills.

Emergency Response

• Develop and coordinate joint response plans and exercises with host security forces.

• May require travel to other locations as needed.

**This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by incumbent. Incumbent will be required to perform other duties as assigned by the agency.

Required Experience and Qualification

Education

• High/Secondary school diploma required

Work Experience

• Minimum of  three (3) years of progressively responsible experience  in commercial security, guard services, civilian or government police, or military.

• Experience with  contract administration, budgeting, or fiscal processes  is required.

• At least  one (1) year of supervisory experience  is required.

Language Proficiency

• Fluent English  (speaking, reading, writing) required. No testing needed.

• Fluent One additional official South African language : Speaking, Reading, Writing is required. No testing needed.

Job Knowledge

• Strong understanding of  physical security protection ,  contract administration , and standard security practices.

• Knowledge of  community policing models , defensive security planning, and operation of security equipment (including digital cameras).

• Familiarity with  budget formulation and tracking , local labor laws, and host-country security environment, including law enforcement entities and historical criminal/terrorist threats.

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent  analytical and problem-solving skills ; ability to make sound, independent judgments under pressure.

• Ability to  assess threats in real time  and issue immediate defensive orders.

• Strong  writing skills  for reports, budget justifications, and official correspondence.

• Effective  presentation and public speaking skills  for meetings with contractors, host-government officials, and mission leadership.

• Ability to maintain composure in high-pressure or adversarial situations.

• Proficiency in  Microsoft Office Suite  (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for reports, spreadsheets, and presentations.

• Must hold a  valid driver’s license for at least five (5) years.

• Understanding of  U.S. Government contracting and budgeting processes  preferred.

Package & Remuneration

Package & Remuneration

Basic Salary:    R 346 281.00 to R 484 771.00 per annum

Non-cash benefits also include medical, pension and others where applicable

Other benefits include the following

• The US Embassy contributes 70% of your Medical Aid (Discovery Medical Aid)

• Annual leave is 17 days which increases with years of service

• Employees qualify for SA and USA public holidays.

• Provident Fund - Employer contribution -10.9%

Disclaimer

How to Apply

All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Local Security Certification or Public Trust clearance.

For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site.  http://za.usembassy.gov/jobs/

If you have not heard back from us within two weeks after the submission date has closed, please consider your application unsuccessful for this vacancy.