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Risk and Security Manager - Cape TownFull job descriptionTakealot.com, a leading South African online retailer, is looking for a highly talented Risk and Security Manager to join our (TDT) Logistics Team.We are a young, dynamic, hyper growth company looking for smart, creative, hard-working people with integrity to join us. We offer a market related, Total Remuneration Package which allows full flexibility according to your needs, a great work environment and a promise that you won't be bored as long as you are prepared for a challenge and want to build something great.This position reports to the National Risk and Security Manager:Your responsibilities will include:Management of Risk within Transport, Logistics and Fleet managementManagement of Security and Service ProvidersPlan, design and implementing the risk management tacticsRegularly audit all operational processes from a risk perspectiveDaily risk assessments and evaluationsRisk auditing and reportingWeekly security audit and reportingBusiness continuity planLoss control, exception management and investigations across all regional sitesDevelop a network of intelligence sources to identify high loss areas and develop corrective actionsOn-route risk managementDashcam management and affiliated service providersManagement of the complete Health and Safety function for the site as required and stipulated by law and COVID protocol'sInnovate and proactively anticipate Risk within Transport, Logistics and Fleet managementRegularly engage with operational managersQualifications & Experience:Risk Management QualificationMinimum 5 -7 years in Middle Management Risk Management in a Logistics or Transport environmentForensic qualification & experience preferableExposure of H&S managementAttributes required:Specialised industry and risk training, and a track record of implementing risk programmesProven Investigation experienceExcellent negotiation, communication, interpersonal and decision-making skills, supported by excellent presentation and project management skillsDecisive leader with strong planning, organization and controlStress tolerant and confidentDeadline-driven and results orientated with a proven track record of achievementsHigh business acumenDemonstrated problem solving capabilities in a complex business environmentThe Environment:takealot.com employees are entrepreneurial and dynamic, smart, customer-centric, fun and have the shared ambition of takealot.com being the leading e-commerce company in Africa.We have fun, work hard, take ownership, work in teams to create solutions, and are always open to direct feedback/new ideas on where we can improve.We are short on ego and high on output.We are doers and not only thinkers, it's all in the execution after all.We love what we do and what we are creating.We seek to Employ an Extra Ordinary Mind who:is respectful but forthrightis an expert at doing, who can not only design but also executeis analytical, able to use data to make decisionsis competitive, self-directed and strive to be the BEST (GREAT requires a lot of work and does not only happen during business hoursis passionate about the potential of e-commerce and delivering a world-class customer experienceis entrepreneurial, thrives under change and accepts it is a constant and always looks for solutions to do something better and fasteris business SMART. Able to think about problems from a business perspective using technical and product input;is curious and challenge the status quois innovative and enjoys iterationis collaborativewill be at the cutting edge of developing new concepts for takealot.comthinks like an owner of the businessis SMART, has INTEGRITY and is HARD WORKINGIf you meet the above you are an Extraordinary Mind so come and join us!Takealot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants from the previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities will be given preference.

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