Colleges and Universities Offering Certificate in Security Management in South Africa

Certificate in Security Management equips individuals with a comprehensive knowledge and practical skills in the field of security management. This program offers a detailed understanding of security principles, risk assessment, emergency planning, crisis management and security technology. Through a combination of theory and hands-on training, students learn to effectively plan, implement and manage security systems in various settings.


Graduates of this certificate program have a wide range of career opportunities available to them including:
1. Security manager
2. Security consultant
3. Loss prevention officer
4. Security analyst
5. Surveillance officer
6. Risk assessor
7. Security systems operator
8. Emergency response coordinator
9. Corporate security officer
10. Private investigator

Institutions Offering Certificate in Security Management

•  Project Maritime Training, Saldanha  
  (a) Designated Security Duties course
  
  
  Program's modules
  
  (i) Maintenance conditions set out in a Ship Security Plan
  
  (ii) Recognition of Security Risk and Threats
  
  (iii) Undertaking Regular Security Inspections of the Ship
  
  (iv) Proper usage of Security Equipment and Systems, if any
  
  
  Program duration: Two days
  
  
  (b) Ships security officer(SSO) course
  
  
  Course content
  
  (i) Introduction
  
  (ii) Maintaining and Supervising the Implementation of a Ship Security Plan
  
  (iii) Assessing Security Risk, Threat and Vulnerability
  
  (iv) Undertaking Regular Inspections of the Ship to Ensure that Appropriate Security Measures are Implemented and Maintained
  
  (v) Ensuring that Security Equipment and Systems, if any, are Properly Operated, Tested and Calibrated
  
  (vi) Encourage Security Awareness and Vigilance
  
  (vii) BMP4 (Best Management Practices for Protection Against Somalia Based Piracy)
  
  
  
  Entry requirements
  
  (i) Delegates must be at least 16 years of age
  
  (ii) Proficiency in English Language written and Verbal skills
  
  (iii) Medically Fit
  
  
  Course duration: Three days
•  Berea Technical College, Durban  
  Duration: 1 year
  
  Minimum entry requirement:
  -The ability to express clearly and correctly both orally and in writing in English
  -The ability to apply numerical skills,including basic arithmetic (add,subtract,divide,multiply)
  -A basic interest or experience in the nature, role and practice of security management
  -Competence at Grade 10 or RPL or alternatively older than 16 years
  
  Course Outline:
  -Discuss industrial relations.
  -Describe factors that contribute to job satisfaction
  -Briefly describe management principles.
  -Examine decision-making and communicating.
  -List the functions of management.
  -Explain what 'management' means.
  -Discuss the various functions of management
  -Consider ways of motivating workers.
  -Apply problem solving.
  -Discuss selection and placement of workers.
  
•  INTEC College, Cape Town  
  Duration: 18 months
  
  Minimum entry requirement:
  Grade 10 (Std. 8) or equivalent, or 2 years' verifiable and relevant working experience.
  
•  Vuwa College of Safety, Pretoria  
  
•  Legend Hospitality School, Mokopane  
  

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