Key Responsibilities

Close Protection Operations

• Provide armed close protection to assigned principals during all movements, engagements, and activities.
• Maintain continuous situational awareness to identify potential threats or hostile surveillance.
• Escort and secure principals during travel, public appearances, and events using approved protective formations.
• Apply defensive and evasive driving techniques where required.
• Execute duties with the highest levels of discretion, professionalism, and composure.

Risk Assessment & Operational Planning

• Conduct advance reconnaissance of routes, venues, accommodation, and event locations.
• Perform static and dynamic threat and risk assessments.
• Develop and execute close protection operational and contingency plans.
• Adjust protection strategies in real time based on intelligence or environmental changes.

Incident Response & Crisis Management

• Respond immediately and effectively to threats, attacks, or emergencies involving the principal.
• Execute evacuation, extraction, and emergency procedures under high-pressure conditions.
• Coordinate responses with law enforcement, emergency services, and Tracker control centres.
• Provide first aid or life-saving interventions when required.
• Compile comprehensive incident and after-action reports.

Operational Coordination & Communication

• Maintain constant communication with control rooms, drivers, and operational teams.
• Ensure firearms, vehicles, communication systems, and protective equipment are operationally ready.
• Support operational briefings and debriefings.

Compliance, Legal & Regulatory Adherence

• Ensure full compliance with company policies, SOPs, PSIRA regulations, and applicable legislation.
• Adhere strictly to the Firearms Control Act and armed security regulations.
• Uphold the highest standards of confidentiality, ethics, and professional conduct.

Administration & Reporting

• Complete daily operational reports, movement logs, and risk assessments accurately and on time.
• Maintain secure handling of sensitive information and documentation.
• Support internal audit, legal, and regulatory requirements.

Law Enforcement Liaison Officer (LELO)

• Respond to vehicle crime activations (theft and hijacking).
• Assist with vehicle recoveries and on-scene coordination.
• Liaise with SAPS, Metro Police, private security providers, and other stakeholders.
• Support intelligence gathering, investigations, and crime prevention initiatives.

• Strong situational awareness and threat assessment capability
• Defensive and evasive driving skills
• Sound judgment and decision-making under pressure
• Tactical and adaptive thinking
• Conflict management and negotiation skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Resilience and ability to operate in high-risk environments
• Customer service orientation