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CLOSE PROTECTION BODYGUARD – CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

1. Mandatory Requirements

Certification & Legal Compliance

• PSIRA Grade A (active and in good standing)
• No criminal history
• Valid South African Driver’s License
• SASSETA Accredited Close Protection

Firearm Competencies – Business Purposes (SAPS)

• Handle & Use a Handgun for Business Purposes
• Handle & Use a Shotgun for Business Purposes
• Handle & Use a Self-Loading Rifle (SLR) for Business Purposes

Driving & Medical

• Accredited Advanced Driving Certificate
• First Aid Level 3 (minimum)

2. Surveillance, Counter-Surveillance & Operational Skills

Surveillance & Counter-Surveillance

• Proven experience in surveillance detection and counter-surveillance
• Experience in protective advance work and route planning

Risk Assessment & Threat Analysis

• Competent in contextual threat assessments
• Environmental, route, and venue risk profiling
• Understanding of South African criminal modus operandi and threat environments

Communications & Tactical Systems

• Professional radio operations and comms discipline
• Knowledge of protective formations and movement procedures
• Ability to integrate into joint operations with SAPS, Metro, or other agencies

Soft Skills

• High emotional intelligence
• Strong communication and professional etiquette
• Proven conflict-management and de-escalation skills
• High discretion and confidentiality compliance

3. Physical & Technical Assessment Requirements

(Conducted during recruitment)

Fitness Assessment

Evaluation includes:

• Functional strength
• Cardiovascular endurance
• Agility and mobility
• Stress-performance tasks

Shooting Assessment

Using operational firearms:

• Handgun and SLR accuracy drills
• Time-pressure engagements
• Malfunction and immediate-action drills
• Shooting in and around vehicles
• Protective formation shooting

Driving Assessment

Practical evaluation of:

• High-speed vehicle control
• Emergency braking
• Evasive manoeuvres
• Anti-ambush techniques
• Convoy movements
• Protective pick-up/drop-off procedures

4. Additional Preferred Operational Exposure

Operational Experience

• High-risk operations or rapid deployment unit background
• Prior work with HNWIs, executives, diplomats, or celebrities

Additional Certifications (Optional but Beneficial)

• Security Risk Management
• Crowd Management
• Firefighting Level 1
• 4x4 Tactical Driving

Value-Add Tactical Skills
Candidates with the following will be considered highly competitive:

• Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) training
• Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) or other grappling-based self-defence systems
• Demonstrated capability in controlled physical engagement and restraint
• Strong close-quarter defence skills

Administrative Readiness

Candidates must:

• Hold a valid passport
• Be capable of long hours, extensive travel, and rapid deployment
• Pass full vetting, including:
• Identity verification
• Criminal clearance
• Employment references
• Social media screening

APPLICATION SUBMISSION

Candidates who meet all requirements must submit their CV and all relevant supporting documentation to:

info@onesecurityafrica.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: R30 000,00 - R40 000,00 per month

Work Location: In person