Job Description

Description
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To lead a holistic and pro-active risk management approach to support the strategy and process of prevention, protection, mitigation, response and continuity, ensuring an integrated resilient approach to efficiently eliminate "siloing" of risk enabling security to detect, deter and prevent incidents.
BALANCED SCORECARD PILLARS, ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY

• Identify and assess level of baseline risk exposures in area of responsibility by considering exposures to business, financial, legal issues, people, equipment, material, environment, processes, etc.
• Consider the level of risk, apply mitigation and implement control measures for residual risk (set objectives, minimum requirements, etc.)
• Manage SHEQ compliance within the Department through effective use of the Toolbox
• Utilise the Information Management System (IMS) to initiate, investigate and report SHEQ status
• Quality control
• Incident Management of security function
• Identify and assist with Risk Assessments

PEOPLE
Lead the Department:

• Ensure an enabling climate/culture
• Manage performance against set targets and competencies
• Ensure KPI's are linked to performance results and implemented as per plan
• Maintain discipline (absenteeism, lateness, overtime, misconduct, etc.)
• Entrench Quality systems and procedures into the security value chain at the operations
• Ensure an ethical approach on service delivery

CUSTOMERS

• Ensure Customer Satisfaction at all Samancor Chrome operations
• Resolve customer quality queries and complaints
• Manage relationships on operations with all stakeholders
• Ensure a cost effective yet efficient service delivery
• Manage the service to an acceptable standard

BUSINESS PROCESSES

• Manage IMS data and DataWalk analysis and highlight non-conformances
• Audit security service compliance, processes and procedures
• Drive continues improvement strategy and apply best practices
• Manage the IMS system and notify the responsible person of any non-conformances
• Schedule weekly compliance meetings with service provider management
• Conduct Compliance audits on security registers
• Manage and compile Incident Investigation reports
• Submit daily incident reports to Chief of Security
• Monthly Management reports

GROWTH

• Continuous Improvement through Operational Excellence
• Identify opportunities for improvements, both on costs and operational efficiencies, within the security structures

SHAREHOLDER VALUE

• Manage the Departmental budget
• Preparation of budgets, costs and/or any related reporting
• Control cost in area of responsibility
• Ensure Corporate Governance
• Comply with Financial Policies and Procedures
• Protect company people and assets
• Quality service and return on InvestmentDetect and prevent financial loss by minimizing criminal activity

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Safety Leadership
• Innovation
• Strategic Leadership
• Strategic Planning, Organising & Control
• Results Orientation & Implementation
• Systematic Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Aligning Performance for Success
• Building and Maintaining Relationships
• Change Leadership
• Financial & Entrepreneurial Insight
• Adhering to Ethics and Values

WORKPLACE COMPETENCIES:
Systems:

• Microsoft Office programs
• Samancor Chrome Systems (IMS, EBMS SAP, COUPA, LMS, MES)
• DataWalk

Job Skills:

• Required training as per training matrix
• Soft Skills as identified per department / level

Knowledge:

• Holistic Security Management
• Contingency planning and response to emergency events
• Legal requirements and legislation related to mining Industry and security

Requirements
Minimum qualifications:

• Degree or Diploma in Security Management
• 5 years' Mining Security experience
• Preferably 3 years' Managerial experience
• PSIRA - Grade A

Additional qualifications:

• ASIS PSP Certification - Physical Security Professional - would be an advantage

Closing date: 24 October 2025
Work Level
Mid-Level
Type
Permanent
Salary
Market Related
EE Position
Yes
Location
North West

Skills Required