Head of Security

SUMMARY:
Our client, a prominent company in the automotive industry, is seeking an experienced Head of Security to lead their Security Division based in Kariega.

POSITION INFO:
The Head of Security role will be based in Kariega. This is a corporate role and the individual will have to have experience from industries such as automotive, manufacturing or mining, where there are physical assets that needs to be protected.


Duties:

• Develop and implement the security vision and mission statements for the Group's Sub-Sahara Region.
• Lead security and fire risk management activities.
• Manage the development and enforcement of Group Policy 13: Security minimum standards, guidelines, and procedures to ensure alignment with Group Security.
• Develop strategies to mitigate risks, maintain operational continuity, and protect the company, its employees, and assets, ensuring security procedures are updated and effective.
• Create security concepts based on risk assessments for Sub-Saharan African markets.
• Represent Group Security in the Whistleblower Committee and assist with investigations in line with Group Policy 03: Whistleblower.
• Develop and implement Crisis Management Organizational Structure and global database information, covering 100% shareholding in Sub-Saharan countries.
• Monitor and update the digitized travel security concept to ensure efficiency.
• Plan manpower and capital (equipment) needs, and produce an overhead budget.
• Approve the security manpower contract and advise on the security budget for operations in Gauteng and Cape Town.
• Provide security advice to all divisions and ensure awareness to minimize risk to employees and contractors.
• Advise and negotiate with key stakeholders on implementing strategic security measures for Group operations in Africa.
• Manage the security strategy for the Service Level Agreement between the Group.
• Foster collaboration with heads of security at other Group brands.
• Verify and approve security and fire protection cost invoices for the Group.
• Develop and update plans for the security of Executive Board Members and their families.
• Collaborate with executives to prioritize security initiatives and budgets based on risk management and financial considerations.
• Contribute to the Crisis Management Organisation in the event of a security disaster or emergency.
• Work with external consultants for independent security audits.
• Provide weekly feedback reports to Group Security.
• Approve security and fire protection fittings and devices for new projects.
• Participate in planning meetings for projects with a security and fire protection focus.
• Assess security requirements for CAPEX and submit accordingly.
• Approve and evaluate transport (taxi) invoices, amend transport requirements, and negotiate with the union.
• Develop and maintain relationships with law enforcement, security organizations, and private sector counterparts to stay informed on the security environment.
• Approve procedures for stolen company vehicle recoveries and identification on a national scale.
• Identify protection goals, objectives, and metrics in line with the corporate strategic plan.
• Oversee incident response planning, investigate security breaches, and assist with related disciplinary and legal matters.

• Tertiary (Degree/Diploma) qualification in Security Risk Management, with focus on Business Management
• 10 years minimum experience in the Security industry of which 5 years should be in a management role.
• 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, as well as 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
• Language – English. Basic Business German Speak and Read will be an advantage.
• Able to communicate security-related concepts to a broad range of technical and non-technical staff.
• Ability to operate effectively at all levels of the organization