ZAMPOST

Zambia Postal Services Corporation

JOB VACANCY

SECURITY ASSISTANT

Zambia Postal Services Corporation (ZAMPOST), a State-Owned Enterprise mandated to provide postal, courier, logistics and financial services across the country, is inviting applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the position of Security Assistant.

Job Title: Security Assistant (7)

Department: Administration

Station: Sinazongwe, Chililabombwe, Chingola, Kalulushi, Chimwemwe & Kitwe Post Offices

Type of Employment: Permanent & Pensionable

Grade: ZPSC17

Reporting Line: Security Officer

Town: Sinazongwe, Chililabombwe, Chingola, Kalulushi, Chimwemwe & Kitwe

Purpose of Role:

To provide the Corporation with protection from potential threats such as theft, vandalism, trespass, and other forms of security breaches.

1. 1. Ensuring the safety and security of all Corporation assets by complying with safe working procedures and carrying out all assigned security duties, including internal and external patrols within the Corporation’s premises.
   2. Reporting any security incidents and responding appropriately to emergency situations.
   3. Greeting, assisting, and directing members of the public visiting the Corporation.
   4. Working as part of a team to provide conflict resolution support where there is potential for conflict within the Corporation’s premises.
   5. Preparing complete and accurate handover and incident reports, and taking appropriate action on all reports received at the commencement of or during a duty shift.
   6. Controlling access and monitoring activities at designated points of operation.
   7. Preventing crime and other wrong doing.
   8. Conducting shift handover procedures at the start and end of each shift to ensure that all matters of concern are effectively communicated for continuity in service and incident management.

Knowledge and Skills

• Honesty and integrity.
• Record-keeping skills.
• Effective  communication skills.
• Moral uprightness.

Qualifications and Experience

• • Full Grade 12 Certificate.
  • Any additional professional qualification will be an added advantage.
  • Minimum of 2 years’ work experience as a Security Guard.
  • Clean criminal record.