Area Manager

Bidvest Protea Coin; Piet Retief; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security services provider in Piet Retief is seeking a Security Manager. This position involves client liaison, threat assessments, and compliance management. The ideal candidate will have PSIRA Grade A certification, excellent communication skills, and experience in a managerial role. Strong management and security knowledge are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Must have PSIRA certification Grade A.
• Grade 12 or equivalent qualification is required.
• Management experience in a similar position is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide security advice to clients.
• Conduct threat and risk assessments.
• Maintain the NOSA quality system.

Skills

Client liaison skills

Extensive knowledge of security practices

Communication skills

Management skills

Education

PSIRA certification Grade A

Grade 12 or equivalent qualification

Firearm competency

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Security advice to clients;

Threat and Risk assessments;

Client liaison and professional client relationship;

Manpower management, equipment management and rostering;

Completion of daily, weekly and monthly reports;

Effectively dealing with and managing client complaints;

Ensure contractual requirements are met at all times;

Ensure compliance to the Companys disciplinary code;

Maintenance of the NOSA quality system;

Initiating and chairing disciplinary hearings;

Health and Safety Management;

Ensuring Security Officers problems that are reported are solved;

Ensure that all company SOPs are followed;

Ensure training takes place as and when required;

After hour visits and assisting with shift changes as a standby manager;

Must be able to attend meetings and take calls to assist with matters of urgency even on rest days;

Demonstrate extensive knowledge of good security practice, covering the physical and logical aspects of information products, systems, integrity and confidentiality;

Preferred qualifications / attributes / skills :

• PSIRA certification Grade A;
• Grade 12 or equivalent qualification;
• Firearm competency handgun, shot gun & rifle
• Valid regulation 21 certificate
• Retail and hospitality experience advantageous;
• Relevant experience in a managerial or similar position;
• Must be confident in dealing with the public;
• First aid and fire-fighting training will be advantageous;
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills;
• Bilingual (English and any other South African language);
• Computer literate and knowledge of MS office;
• The ability to communicate and present at all levels and work under pressure;
• Willing to undergo polygraphs tests;
• Clean disciplinary, criminal and credit record;
• Drivers License and own reliable transport;
• Retail and Hospitality experience will be advantageous
• Must be based in Piet Retief.