Summary: To serve as the security focal point for South Africa. To manage and oversee the security contract with the security services partner, ensuring good governance and compliance. To comply with the Regions security framework and methodology. To establish a strong governance plan and ensure it is implemented in accordance with the Regions methodology, whilst it is both granular and context-specific. To ensure that the companys global crisis management and security risk management strategies and associated programmes in South Africa are implemented and managed. To ensure that the data collected through different security platforms is scrutinised thoroughly. To make recommendations to optimise the existing security measures Education: A relevant Security Management Diploma, or equivalent qualification Skills/Experience required: A minimum of 15 years work experience in similar roles in public and/or private sectors, which includes the following: At least 8 years private sector experience Experience in data analysis and control room operations Experience in desktop investigations At least 5 years people management experience. SLA management skills Business report writing skills (including presentation skills) Risk management skills Process management skills Cost management and budgeting skills Essential Duties: Provides subject matter expertise and an internal security consulting service Acts as the trusted advisor to senior leadership on security, crisis management, business integrity and other security-related matters. Responsible for always being abreast of new developments, trends, and technologies. Provides SME inputs into the RFP process and manages the RFP process according to procurements guidelines Manages the technical service providers and ensures that they perform in accordance with the Service Level Agreement (SLA), and enforces corrective actions on breaches Collaborates with internal teams (e.g., Public Affairs) to cultivate and maintain relationships with external entities relevant to corporate security, such as government and law enforcement agencies, industry bodies, regulatory agencies, and private sector counterparts Ensures that global crisis management and security risk management strategies and associated programmes are implemented and managed in South Africa. Ensures that the relevant security and security threat/risk intelligence is collected, processed and analysed Responsible for inspiring, motivating, leading and managing the Security team, as well as the external Security Service Provider Supervise and manage the performance of the Security Specialist and assigned Fixed term contractors Please apply directly, by clicking on the apply button or visit
