Head of Security

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Responsibilities

• Develop and the security vision and mission statements for Volkswagen Group Security Sub-Sahara Region
• 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 VWAG 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 area 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 operate in Sub Saharan African Markets
• In line with Group Policy 03: Whistleblower 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 Organisational Structure and Global Database information for the organisation, 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, produce an Overhead Budget
• Approve the contractual security manpower and advise Security Budget requirements for VWA Gauteng and Cape Town Security Operations.
• Advise all Divisions on matters pertaining to Security.
• Manage reasonable degree of Security awareness to minimize risk to employees, contractors, etc.
• Advise/Negotiate with key stakeholders the implementation of strategic security measures for the VWA business operations in the African market.
• Manage the security strategy pertaining to the Service Level Agreement between VWA and VWFS SA to ensure a balanced effective security approach.
• Foster close cooperation with heads of security at other VW brands
• Verify and approve the security and fire protection cost invoices for VWA.
• Develop and update plans for the security of Executive Board Members Global Employees and their families and introduce the necessary actions.
• Develop one Organisational 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 Organisation to coordinate in the event of any security disaster/emergency.
• Work with external consultants as appropriate for independent security audits.
• Produce weekly feedback report on approved format document for VWAG Group Security.
• Approve all security and fire detection/protection fittings and devices recommended by 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 utilisation 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 corporate strategic plan.
• Oversee incident response planning including the investigation of security breaches, and assist with disciplinary and legal matters associated with such breaches.

Requirements:

• 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

Should you wish to apply please email your CV through to Meriek Robinson at Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within 14 days please consider your application unsuccessful. We will keep your CV on our database for any other relevant roles that may arise.