Job Description

The Security Manager Events is responsible for safeguarding the V&A Waterfront neighborhood and ensuring compliance from all security service providers. They must ensure the protection of all assets and people on the property, be visible on site and act as brand ambassadors for the V&A.
Objectives relevant to this job:
StakeholderManagement

• Act as brand ambassador to ensure a safe, secure and enjoyable experience for all visitors
• Manage Security Service Providers in collaboration with Senior Manager Physical Risk
• Communicate and collaborate with various internal and external stakeholders/clients
• Social Corporate Investment (incl. interaction with and management of field worker and service providers)
• Assist the Senior Manager Physical Risk with communicating and liaising with SAPS and other service providers.
• Ensure the visibility and professionalism of service providers deployed.

AccessControl Management

• Oversee and ensure compliance with standard V&A security operating procedures
• Provide support and information to the Senior Manage Physical Risk on security related SLA's and assessments
• Ensure overall compliance and enforce access control systems
• Safeguarding of area (assets and people) in collaboration with the relevant stakeholders
• Ensure access control is in compliance with V&A procedures

Oversightof Physical Security

• Build professional relationships with, support and manage the security officers
• Manage the deployment of competent, professional security officers and ensure compliance on a daily basis
• Deployment must always be in line with the TRA.
• Ensure correct training for deployed members.
• Ensure deployment is in line with budgets

RiskMeasurement

• Conducts daily meetings with service providers to ensure compliance, share information and debrief incidents

IncidentManagement

• Manage, escalate and report security incidents
• Complete the chase system to the expected level
• Advise operations manager of potential risks and non-compliance
• Perform and report on investigations where necessary

Events / ThirdParty Management

• Support the Senior Manager Physical Risk with event deployment management

Security equipment (Operational assets)

• Manage the allocated security equipment.

Security Budget

• Assist the Senior Manager Physical Risk with the security budget
• Assist the Senior Manager Physical Risk with operational capital expenditure (OPEX)
• Manage the expenditure in line with budgetary requirements.
• Ensure all recoveries are done timeously.

Educational relevant to this job:

• Grade 12
• PSIRA Qualification (A-grade)
• Security Management Qualification Advantageous
• Code 8 Drivers license Required

knowledge relevant to this job:
Corporate Security
Event Security Management
Standard Security Operating Procedures
Technological advances in the field
Risk Assessments and Management
Disaster Risk Management
Multi-disciplinary Staff Management
Legislative requirements (firearm legislation, traffic, POPI, POPIA etc.)
Skills relevant to this job:
Management of large team (50+)
Teamwork
emotional Intelligence
Leadership skill
Conflict Resolution
Verbal communication skill
Problem-solving
Multi-tasking
Experience relevant to this job:
5-7 Years Relevant Security Management Experience
Proven Security Appreciation / Risk Assessment Experience and Event Security Management
Please note that this role will be recruited for in line with our Employment Equity requirements. Weekend and Public holiday work will be required.

Skills Required