Job Description

Asset Protection Manager - GansbaaiAVI LIMITED is home to many of South Africaxe2x80x99s leading and best-loved brands! Listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange and centred on the FMCG market, AVIxe2x80x99s extensive brand portfolio includes more than 50 brands. Our brands span a range of categories including hot beverages, sweet and savoury biscuits and snacks, frozen convenience foods, out-of-home ranges, personal care products, cosmetics, footwear, accessories, and fashion apparel. We have a well developed Shared Services structure spanning: International, IT, Finance, Logistics, Marketing, Procurement and Field Marketing, which allows us to take advantage of our scale. Our single-minded purpose is our brands' growth and development.An exciting opportunity exists for an ASSET PROTECTION MANAGER at I&J AQUACULTURE in GANSBAAI, WESTERN CAPE. The purpose of the role is to demonstrate extensive involvement in maintaining the safety of company assets and personnel. Mitigating company losses and criminal activities, and generally preventing financial loss, theft and fraud within the company by the implementation of best security practices and preventative measures.The successful candidate will be part of a diverse group of professionals and will extend across all the various business units within AVI Limited.Line Manager: Reporting to the AVI Group Asset Protection ManagerNumber of Direct Reports: 0Job Specification:Key Performance Areas:1. Risk identification and assessmentContinuously identify criminal modus operandi both internal in AVI and external that can have a detrimentaleffect on all assets and staff in AVI and its business units. Particular focus on the following risks:o Armed robberieso Thefto Fraudo Misuse of company assetso Assaulto Vehicle hijackingo Behavior contrary to AVIxe2x80x99s ethics policyAssess the identified risks in terms of the potential impact on AVI and/or any of its business unitsEffectively communicate the identified and assessed risks to AVI and affected business unitsContinuously and proactively, make recommendations and drive improvementsComply with relevant AVI and I&J standards and other governance.Implement and maintain Group Risk Control Standards at I&J Aquaculture (Danger Point and other sites)Ensure I&J Aquaculture adheres to the Environmental laws and regulations xe2x80x93 Is the site EnvironmentalOfficer.Maintains and updates Business Continuity Plan and Critical asset list xe2x80x93 maintenance of policies andprocedures alike.Monitor and enforce compliance with Group Risk control standards. Update and implementation of RiskMitigation Systems (RMS)Table action lists at safety meetings and requests feedback on action taken.Update all SOPxe2x80x99s, get them approved and ensure all relevant personal are trained xe2x80x93 ensure sign-off by all staffon the SOPxe2x80x99s.Ensure individuals performing standby duties are adequately trained to performance duties effectively andefficiently.2. Counter measuresContinuously and proactively, identify cost effective counter measures both physical, electronic and digital to minimize identified risksAssist business units in implementing the agreed counter measures3. Monitor and review complianceMonitor and review compliance of implemented counter measuresCommunicate noncompliance to agreed counter measures to the relevant business unit and/or AVI wherenecessaryImplement OHS ACT and labour related legislation within the entire Aquaculture business environment.Ensures that on-site sub-contractors comply with AVI and I&J insurance, liability, regulations and indemnity as determined by the Group Risk Policies.Ensure compliance with Health and Safety regulations.Convenes and coordinates annual Head Office bi0annual internal risk audits xe2x80x93 sets suitable date and time for a monthly management inspection of the operating unit. Notifies managers involved at least one week before the appointment time.Draws up and inspection schedule and accompanies managers during the inspection, making notes of defects/ deviations noted and reports on non-compliances.Involved with process improvements, SOPxe2x80x99s and maintains records of injury statistics.Investigates all reported occurrences by liaising with the Human Resources Officer, ensures that disciplinaryaction is taken where warranted.Convenes monthly health and safety meetings. Ensure that actions identified to minimize risk are completed.Compiles a monthly report of all incidents.Maintains a register of all fire-fighting equipment & ensure compliance of OSH Act legislation.Carry out daily, weekly and monthly inspections of the workplace with emphasis on detecting and reportingdeviations from Group Risk Control Standards.Maintains a register of all fire-fighting equipment and ensures compliance of required legislation.4. Additional critical performance areasConduct investigations, interrogations, and interviewsCo-ordinate with law enforcement authorities in enforcing crime prevention measuresBe trained and able to handle potentially violent situationsGenerate comprehensive reports of incidents on a regular basis and communicate the reports to AVI andbusiness unitsCompile and employ loss prevention and safety programs, including but not limited to, fraud mitigationDevelop effective partnerships within and outside the business and communicate effectively and efficientlywith external agencies, including police and private security agenciesDrive continual improvement and enhancements to security standardsDaily review and analyzing of CCTV footageTesting and reporting of non-operational security systems technologyEnsure PSIRA legal compliance of security officersEngage with external law enforcement agencies and other relevant external stakeholdersAttend Community Policing Forums to ascertain crime trends which could impact Business UnitsManage on-site security service providers SLA compliance.Manage on-site security system service providers to ensure 100% uptime of security equipmentManage and coordinated with the business units the secure transportation of products from the business unitsto its contracted export logistics service providersWork with the with the business unit to comply to asset insurance requirementsContractor Management - Responsible for contractor screening and employee vetting before onboardingEnsure Fire & Defence systems are inspected and maintained in accordance with I&J & AVI Group RiskStandards and OHSA RegulationsEmergency response planning, systems implementation, review and periodic testingDrive Occupational Health & Safety compliance in terms of frequent inspection and reporting, generaladministration and regulatory appointmentsDrives environmental compliance.Facilitate internal and external risk audits xe2x80x93 by Group, External Insurers etc.Is responsible for all incident reporting for Aquaculture.Drive compliance to MOC Policies & ProceduresMinimum Requirements:Experience:Minimum of 5 yearsxe2x80x99 experience working as an Asset Protection Manager within a complex business structureincluding manufacturing, retail, and logisticsExposure to or experience in Aquaculture would be advantageousGood understanding of security systems technology and the implementation of security technology systemsfor improved security risk mitigation strategiesPortfolio of evidence in leading and managing an asset protection team especially team members that are notdirect reportsSome experience as an Environmental Officer or exposure to Environmental Science would be preferentialQualifications:Appropriate tertiary qualification in risk and security managementPrivate Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA) registered Grade AA background in military or law enforcement is essentialAn accreditation in Environmental Science would be preferentialAdditional Requirements:In-depth knowledge of the latest security systems, practices, legislation and technologiesCommercially astute and stays current on key business and security mattersExcellent understanding and working knowledge of MS Office suiteCompetencies:Articulating InformationTaking InitiativeDocumenting FactsBuilding RelationshipsKeeping CommitmentsInfluencing OthersThinking AnalyticallyThinking ConceptuallyDisplay a high level of IntegrityPeople SkillsEmotional Intelligence

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