PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

Direct an organization's security functions, including physical security and safety of employees, facilities, and assets.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and implement security policies, protocols and procedures

• Control budgets for security operations and monitor expenses

• Recruit, train and supervise security officers and guards

• Attend meetings with other managers to determine operational needs

• Plan and coordinate security operations for specific events

• Coordinate staff when responding to emergencies and alarms

• Review reports on incidents and breaches

• Investigate and resolve issues

• Create reports for management on security status

• Analyze data to form proposals for improvements (e.g. implementation of new technology)

• Source new business – business development

Requirements

• Proven experience as security manager or similar position

• Experience using relevant technology and equipment (e.g. CCTV)

• Experience in reporting and emergency response planning

• Excellent knowledge of security protocols and procedures

• Solid understanding of budgeting and statistical data analysis

• Working knowledge of MS Office

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Outstanding organizational and leadership skills

• Committed and reliable

• Drivers License and own vehicle

• Matric

• Further education in security administration or similar field will is required.

• Registered with PSIRA

• Grade A qualification

COMPETENCIES

• Having good communication skills.
• Being physically fit.
• Having good knowledge of security environments and hazards.
• Being polite.
• Having interpersonal skills.
• Being analytical.
• Having leadership skills.
• Being proactive.
• Having good negotiation skills.
• Being able to work with a team.