Regional Security Lead | Johannesburg with travel in Africa | Permanent Industry: TradingLocation: Johannesburg with travelJob type: Permanent Reporting to the Global Head of Security & Business Resilience, the Regional Security Lead is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing a comprehensive security management programme for a leading global commodity trading company's operations in Africa. This role requires a deep understanding of physical security, risk management, and business resilience.What you'll do:Threat and Risk Assessment: Conduct threat and risk assessments for the company's operations in Africa.Security Planning: Develop and implement regional security plans, including transportation, supply chain, and B2B/B2C petrochemical business.Incident Response: Respond to and support crisis/incident/emergencies, including investigations and loss prevention strategies.Intelligence: Collect and analyse regional intelligence to identify and mitigate threats and risks.Contractor and Control Assessment: Assess contractor and control performance and propose improvements based on threat and risk assessments.Education and Training: Foster a security culture by educating and raising awareness across the region.Collaboration: Establish cross-company/divisional collaboration to optimise security resources.Networking: Develop and maintain a regional network of internal stakeholders, external partners, law enforcement, and security providers.Facilities Support: Consult on physical security systems and processes for facilities.Travel Security: Provide travel security advice, monitoring, and management.Requirements:Extensive experience in a corporate security department.Understanding of security risk management within global organisations.Recognised degree in business/resilience/risk management/ASIS CPP.Experience with travel security risks and advice.Excellent communication and presentation skills.Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships.Ability to manage ambiguity and operate effectively in uncertain environments.Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.Travel RequirementsFrequent travel within Africa is required to perform risk assessments, interact with colleagues and vendors, and follow up on projects.To find out more information please apply or message me on LinkedIn.
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