Security Manager

Definition
The security manager is primarily responsible for overseeing the company security and safety functions for employees and clients. The Security Manager will be responsible for strategic planning, organizing, communications and interface with management, employees and law enforcement. The position includes supervising of security team members and assistance with scheduling and personnel issues.

Education and Qualification Requirements:
Minimum Requirements:

1. Grade 12, N3 or relevant NQF level 4 qualification.
2. Bachelor’s Degree in Security or Risk Management or recognised equivalent.
3. Registration with the South African Institute of Security.
4. PSIRA Grade A-registered and accredited.
5. SAPS firearm competency will be advantageous.
6. Valid EB/Code 8 Drivers License
7. Minimum 10 years’ experience in the security discipline, of which five (5) years should have been at senior management level within the diamond mining security environment.
8. A comprehensive understanding of the security function gained through formal education and complemented with practical experience as a security professional.
9. A sound understanding and skills in terms of business focused security solutions that are pragmatic and innovative.
10. A thorough understanding of mining and processing environments that enables and supports the proactive identification of vulnerabilities that could be exploited by those with criminal intent.
11. Good knowledge and understanding of methodologies relating to physical, electronic and information security, and other security technologies.
12. Extensive experience in conducting forensic investigations and managing and analysing electronic case management databases.
13. Specialist experience in research of organised crime groupings, information gathering and analysis processes and analysis and interrogation of systems data.
14. Specialist experience in understanding and recognising criminal incident behaviour, suspect profiling and identification of organised crime threats.
15. Experience in operating a variety of industry standard analytical tools for effective analyses of data.
16. Been accountable for managing departmental budgets and conducted business planning process and resource allocation.
17. A proven record of building relationships and establishing commitment across a range of stakeholders, internal and external to the organisation.
18. Led and motivated teams of people in a commercial environment and had inputs into their personal and career development through coaching and mentoring.
19. Managed and implemented new ways of working and established effectiveness improvements.

Skills Required:
• Knowledge of relevant legislation
• Proven track record in Security management or equivalent environment
• Sound management and leadership skills
• Experience in security and/or enterprise risk management
• Knowledge of security related legislation/policies/procedures/standards and the VPSHR and industry legislation
• Advanced knowledge of product security business processes and loss prevention strategies
• Competence in functional security systems used in the business.
• Outstanding analytical, strategic thinking and risk management skills.
• Must have demonstrable crime information management and criminal investigations acumen.
• In-depth knowledge of database types, data modelling, data mining, data warehousing, business intelligence / data visualization tools.
• Strong problem-solving capability and the sustainment of inquisitiveness.
• Ability to effectively handle conflict, give and take constructive criticism and have a strong persuasive impact on others.
• Good communication and influencing skills to drive change at all levels within the operation.
• Strong financial acumen and analytical ability to identify and assess exposure to risks and to examine alternative risk control techniques.
• Strong strategic and operational planning, decision-making and organisational skills.
• Project management skills
• Knowledge of applicable business communication and business report writing
• Ability to be a great mentor and coach and to build capacity aligned to group strategy within the security function.
• Crisis Management
• Cultural Diversity
• Emergency preparedness and response
• Emotional intelligence
• Computer literacy (MS Office package)
Key Duties / Responsibilities:
• Co-ordination, management, supervision and advice to sites’ Senior Management on effective security management systems and solutions, within the business scope.
• Ensure that threats to personnel, assets, and business operations/activities within each site are properly identified, evaluated and mitigated in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Secure personnel, properties and assets from internal and external security breaches as well as co-ordinate the activities of 3rd Party Security Contractors.
• Ensure a hands-on ownership of security solutions within operations across all sites.
• Support an effective Zone Control Room that is geared for both monitoring as well as Incident response.
• Drive standardization across all sites
• Ensure compliance with Company Site Security Standards

Main Accountabilities

• Advise management on any specific threats to company personnel, assets & information and business operations/activities as they become known.
• Ensuring implementation of security policy, approved security plans and procedures and revising them where necessary.
• In conjunction with the respective business Executive Teams, develop and implement security awareness programs or processes and to protect life, corporate assets and to ensure business continuity.
• Devising and coordinating appropriate security training for security personnel & other nominated personnel.
• Managing effective investigations on detected and reported breaches of security and security incidents.
• Provide briefings for all staff/visitors on security issues on the security situation in the province.
• Advise on the development and strategy for technical projects involving the sites, including security technology, equipment requirements and simplification processes.
• Support leadership’s response to business disruptions and crisis situations.
• Initiate and co-ordinate an immediate response to security incidents where there is a threat to Company employees and assets so as to ensure minimized loss or injury. If necessary, to respond personally to these threats.
• Ensure safety and security of employees whilst on Company premises.
• Report all incidents to respective stake holders.
• Liaise with and develop relationships with various Law Enforcement & Emergency Services in the event of a security incident/emergency (i.e. fire, medical, mechanical breakdown) and to ensure timely reaction to incidents.
• Ensure availability of highly trained security personnel to implement contingency plans effectively.
• Ensuring security reports are submitted on time.
• Manage and transact on all mandatory reporting systems.
• Participate and guide security associated committee on their functions and focus areas.
• Manage constant synergy between business controls and security controls so that internal loss threats, are effectively mitigated.
• Effectively audit, maintain and guide contracted security guards in terms of fit for purpose performance and adherence/compliance with agreed SLA’s.
• Manage the key focus areas as per Group Security Directives inclusive of protection and securing of personnel, assets and processes.
• Ensure the execution of the approved Site Security Plans.