REQUIREMENTS Affirmative Action South African Citizen Tertiary (Degree/ Diploma) qualification in Security Risk Management, with a focus on Business Management 10 years minimum experience in the security industry, of which 5 years should be in management Comprehensive security experience in various security areas e.g. crisis management, investigations, operational security, international security exposure, etc. Experience with security auditing, security risk management, and contract and vendor negotiation Capable of managing, advising, guiding and leading a security team Management and leadership skills Negotiation and communication skills Presentation skills Decision-making and good judgment skills Computer literacy Languages: English and basic business German (speaking and reading) will be an advantage Able to communicate security-related concepts to a broad range of technical and non-technical staff Able to operate effectively at all levels of the organization RESPONSIBILITIES Develop the security vision and mission statements for the group's sub-Saharan region security Lead security and fire risk management activities Manage the development and implementation of Group Policy 13: security minimum standards, guidelines and procedures to ensure ongoing alignment of security with group security Develop and implement effective strategies to mitigate risk, maintain continuity of operations and safeguard the company, its people, operations, executives, etc. Assure quality, consistency and efficiency of security processes for prevention, crisis response and within their areas of responsibility Plan, produce, introduce, update and approve security procedures/ work instructions to meet developments and reduce the threat to the company's employees and assets Develop a security concept based on risk assessment, for the countries operating in sub-Saharan African markets In line with Group Policy 03: Whistleblowers represent group security at the Whistleblower Committee and assist with investigations, assessment of information received, etc. and provide feedback where required Develop and implement the crisis management organizational structure and global database information for the organization, including 100% shareholding in sub-Saharan countries Monitor the digitized travel security concept and amend where required to ensure efficiency Plan the manpower and capital (equipment) requirements, and produce an overhead budget Approve the contractual security manpower and advise security budget requirements for the group's Gauteng and Cape Town security operations Advise all divisions on matters relating to security Manage a reasonable degree of security awareness to minimize risk to employees, contractors, etc. Advise/ negotiate with key stakeholders on the implementation of strategic security measures for the company's business operations in the African market Manage the security strategy about the service level agreement between the group and the company to ensure a balanced effective security approach Foster close cooperation with heads of security at other group brands Verify and approve the security and fire protection cost invoices for the group Develop and update plans for the security of Executive Board Members, global employees and their families, introduce the necessary actions, and develop one organizational directive to include both items Work with other executives to prioritize security initiatives and spending based on appropriate risk management and financial methodology Participate and contribute as a member of the Crisis Management Organization to coordinate in the event of any security disaster/ emergency Work with external consultants as appropriate for independent security audits Produce weekly feedback reports on approved format documents for group security Approve all security and fire detection/ protection fittings and devices recommended by the planning department for new projects Participate in planning meetings related to projects with a security and fire protection bias Assess security requirements for Capex and submit accordingly Verify and approve the transport (taxi) invoices Evaluate utilization and amend transport requirements accordingly, in negotiation with the Union Develop and sustain relationships with law enforcement, security organizations and private sector counterparts to ensure a complete understanding of the security environment Approve all procedures relating to the process of stolen company vehicle recoveries and identification, on a countrywide scale Identify protection goals, objectives and metrics consistent with the corporate strategic plan Oversee incident response planning including the investigation of security breaches, and assist with disciplinary and legal matters associated with such breaches
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