Director Risk Services

The University of Cape Town is seeking a Director Risk Services for the Department of Properties & Services.

The Director: Risk Services is a national role which oversees and manages the various units within physical Risk Services, i.e. Campus Protection Services, Investigations, Traffic, Transport and Safety, Health and Environment units, whilst providing a client-orientated service and building strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.

The successful candidate will support the Executive Director: Properties & Services by effectively utilizing their professional skills and knowledge to provide the vision, strategic oversight and leadership for the overall University’s Physical Risk, Transport and Safety plan.

Requirements for the job:

• NQF 7 qualification, with at least 10 years relevant experience, of which at least 5 at a senior management level in an organization of similar complexity and unionized environment.

The senior management experience should encompass:

• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Expert knowledge of Security Management at both a strategic and tactical level.
• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks which governs safety and security.
• Knowledge of the transport and logistics system.
• Contracts management experience.
• An ability to interact successfully with individuals from a wide range of professional and non-professional backgrounds, including internal (UCT) and external clients. This includes stakeholder management across the entire University community (students, staff, unions, all depts and faculties)
• Project management experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Projects at an intermediate level and other relevant software.
• Ability to manage budgets with strong knowledge of budgeting and resource allocation procedures.
• A friendly disposition coupled with sound interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to communicate design and project information to committees clearly and confidently across all levels within the university.
• The ability to multi-task, work in a team or on an individual basis with minimum supervision.
• The ability to cope in a highly stressful environment and be responsive and available to attend to emergencies after hours.

Advantageous:

• Prior experience in the higher education environment
• PSIRA registration

Responsibilities:

• Oversees Emergency Response planning and management to ensure business continuity, Close Circuit Television Network (CCTV), and relationship building with Groote Schuur Improvement District.
• Provide strategic advice to the Executive Management Group.
• Be responsible for and have oversight for managing resources including financial control and operations budgets within the units that fall within/under Risk Services.
• Ensuring effective communication and stakeholder management. This includes serving on planning and project committees, representing the University at external forums and managing relationships and the work of external specialists and consultants.
• Managing the workload and resources within the department for efficient operational and project implementation.