Head of Security

REQUIREMENTS

• Affirmative Action South African Citizen
• Tertiary (Degree/ Diploma) qualification in Security Risk Management, with a focus on Business Management
• 10 years minimum experience in the security industry, of which 5 years should be in management
• Comprehensive security experience in various security areas e.g. crisis management, investigations, operational security, international security exposure, etc.
• Experience with security auditing, security risk management, and contract and vendor negotiation
• Capable of managing, advising, guiding and leading a security team
• Management and leadership skills
• Negotiation and communication skills
• Presentation skills
• Decision-making and good judgment skills
• Computer literacy
• Languages: English and basic business German (speaking and reading) will be an advantage
• Able to communicate security-related concepts to a broad range of technical and non-technical staff
• Able to operate effectively at all levels of the organization

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop the security vision and mission statements for the group's sub-Saharan region security
• Lead security and fire risk management activities
• Manage the development and implementation of Group Policy 13: security minimum standards, guidelines and procedures to ensure ongoing alignment of security with group security
• Develop and implement effective strategies to mitigate risk, maintain continuity of operations and safeguard the company, its people, operations, executives, etc.
• Assure quality, consistency and efficiency of security processes for prevention, crisis response and within their areas of responsibility
• Plan, produce, introduce, update and approve security procedures/ work instructions to meet developments and reduce the threat to the company’s employees and assets
• Develop a security concept based on risk assessment, for the countries operating in sub-Saharan African markets
• In line with Group Policy 03: Whistleblowers represent group security at the Whistleblower Committee and assist with investigations, assessment of information received, etc. and provide feedback where required
• Develop and implement the crisis management organizational structure and global database information for the organization, including 100% shareholding in sub-Saharan countries
• Monitor the digitized travel security concept and amend where required to ensure efficiency
• Plan the manpower and capital (equipment) requirements, and produce an overhead budget
• Approve the contractual security manpower and advise security budget requirements for the group's Gauteng and Cape Town security operations
• Advise all divisions on matters relating to security
• Manage a reasonable degree of security awareness to minimize risk to employees, contractors, etc.
• Advise/ negotiate with key stakeholders on the implementation of strategic security measures for the company's business operations in the African market
• Manage the security strategy about the service level agreement between the group and the company to ensure a balanced effective security approach
• Foster close cooperation with heads of security at other group brands
• Verify and approve the security and fire protection cost invoices for the group
• Develop and update plans for the security of Executive Board Members, global employees and their families, introduce the necessary actions, and develop one organizational directive to include both items
• Work with other executives to prioritize security initiatives and spending based on appropriate risk management and financial methodology
• Participate and contribute as a member of the Crisis Management Organization to coordinate in the event of any security disaster/ emergency
• Work with external consultants as appropriate for independent security audits
• Produce weekly feedback reports on approved format documents for group security
• Approve all security and fire detection/ protection fittings and devices recommended by the planning department for new projects
• Participate in planning meetings related to projects with a security and fire protection bias
• Assess security requirements for Capex and submit accordingly
• Verify and approve the transport (taxi) invoices
• Evaluate utilization and amend transport requirements accordingly, in negotiation with the Union
• Develop and sustain relationships with law enforcement, security organizations and private sector counterparts to ensure a complete understanding of the security environment
• Approve all procedures relating to the process of stolen company vehicle recoveries and identification, on a countrywide scale
• Identify protection goals, objectives and metrics consistent with the corporate strategic plan
• Oversee incident response planning including the investigation of security breaches, and assist with disciplinary and legal matters associated with such breaches