Contract Manager - Security

Thorburn Security Solutions is looking for a highly motivated candidate to fill the role of Contract Manager.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Security Manager is responsible for monitoring the security operations for a client.

Implement security regulations and rules to ensure a safe environment for employees and visitors of the client.

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Develop security procedure to support the security strategy.
2. Assess security risks and ensure that proportionate measures are in place to protect visitors, staff, buildings, collections, assets and reputation.
3. Ensure that each layer of security is audited and maintained to an appropriate level.
4. Encourage a security compliance culture.
5. Operational delivery and communication of security policy.
6. Schedule employees according to contract requirements.
7. Ensure that the security team provides guidance and assurance to staff and develops a reputation for operational excellence.
8. Ensure that operational security decisions are correctly recorded and stored, with due regard to sensitivity and information security.
9. Review site Emergency response.
10. Implement disaster preparedness strategy.
11. Prepare business continuity plan.
12. Ensure optimal workforce planning.
13. Deploy qualified security officers in accordance with contract requirements.
14. Establish a duty team to lead on operational security issues, direct assets and resources to prevent and respond to incidents.
15. Manage the resources of the team in accordance with policy and guidance.
16. Ensure effective (front-line) management of contracts.
17. Ensure that contracts for security services and systems are efficiently and effectively managed on a day-to-day basis.
18. Ensure that weaknesses and breaches are reported upwards.
19. Recommend changes to the contracts and delivery of services to provide modern innovative services supporting the business' targets and objectives.
20. Hold regular meetings with the service providers and ensure that reports are prepared to assist the Security Director during contract review meetings.
21. Adhere to the Thorburn Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality (SHEQ) Management System's Policies and Procedures as applicable to this position.
22. Ad Hoc: Any reasonable action requested by management.

Skills and Competencies

1. South African security legislation.
2. Security Operational Processes.
3. Health and Safety legislation.
4. Working knowledge of MS Office.
5. Verbal & written communication.
6. Organization & leadership.
7. Conflict Management.
8. Dispute resolution.
9. Risk identification.
10. Extensive knowledge and at least 2 years and above working with Online Intelligence System (Ciims).

Qualifications

1. Grade 12 or an equivalent qualification.
2. Security Management Certificate / Diploma.
3. PSIRA Grade A certificate.
4. Valid Driver's license.