Job Description

Job Summary Key Responsibilities:

• Security Strategy & Policy

• Develop and implement company-wide security policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Conduct regular reviews of physical and operational security risks and update strategies accordingly.
• Personnel & Team Management

• Lead, train, and manage the security team including supervisors and guards.
• Schedule shifts and ensure adequate coverage for all operational sites.
• Conduct performance reviews and ensure compliance with internal SOPs.
• Risk Management & Incident Response

• Perform threat and risk assessments for facilities, personnel, and assets.
• Lead investigations into security breaches, incidents, or losses.
• Maintain detailed reports of incidents and liaise with law enforcement when required.
• Access Control & Surveillance

• Oversee the installation, maintenance, and monitoring of CCTV, alarms, and access control systems.
• Ensure compliance with access procedures for staff, visitors, and contractors.
• Compliance & Audits

• Ensure adherence to occupational health and safety (OHS) and legal requirements.
• Conduct regular audits and inspections to identify vulnerabilities and ensure standards are maintained.
• Budget & Vendor Management

• Manage security-related budgets and procurement of equipment and services.
• Liaise with third-party security vendors and ensure service level agreements (SLAs) are met.
• Emergency Preparedness

• Develop and test emergency response plans including evacuation, lockdown, and crisis scenarios.
• Conduct staff training on emergency protocols and security awareness.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Diploma or degree in Security Management, Criminology, Risk Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 8 years' experience in a security leadership role, preferably in a corporate, industrial, or multi-site environment.
• PSIRA registration ESSENTIAL.
• Proven knowledge of security systems, procedures, and relevant legislation.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Experience in emergency response planning and crisis management.
• Previous experience in the Army or SAPS essential

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