Area Manager

Bidvest Protea Coin; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Bidvest Protea Coin is seeking an experienced security operations leader in Wes-Kaap to oversee pro-active security services, manage teams, and maintain client relationships. The role requires PSRA Grade A, Grade 12, and at least 5 years in operational management.

You will coordinate reporting, risk assessments, and policy adherence in a fast-paced environment. The position demands after-hours availability, strong communication, and a proven track record in security program delivery.

Qualifications

• PSRA certification – Grade A.
• Grade 12 or equivalent qualification.

Responsibilities

• Render a comprehensive pro-active security service.
• Liaise with client, Regional Clients and handle all internal and External Security queries; Ensure client satisfaction and retention.
• Sustain growth and profitability.
• Increase and sustain the performance and productivity of all staff; Sub-Contractor and Subdivisions Planning and management.
• To deliver effective team management; Financial management;
• Carrying out dynamic security and safety risk assessment;
• Maintaining effective relationships with client staff, management and contractor and service providers Providing reports and recommending process improvements;
• Acting as a focal point for security operations decision making during routine and emergency situations; Adhering to compliance standards and relevant laws;
• Alignment and liaison with all security service provider;
• Alignment and to ensure allocation of all responsible sites are kept up to date, polygons and site lists spread sheet;
• Ensure compliance to the Company’s disciplinary code;
• Ensure that all company SOP’s are followed;
• Ensure training takes place as and when required;
• After hour visits and willing to work long hours;
• Any other duties deemed relevant to the role;

Skills

People management

Team leadership

Security operations

Communication

MS Office

Bilingual

Analytical

Policy implementation

Project management

Time management

Education

PSRA Grade A certification

Grade 12

Tools

MS Office

Job description

• Render a comprehensive pro-active security service;
• Liaise with client, Regional Clients and handle all internal and External Security queries; Ensure client satisfaction and retention;
• Sustain growth and profitability;
• Increase and sustain the performance and productivity of all staff; Sub-Contractor and Subdivisions Planning and management;
• To deliver effective team management; Financial management;
• Personnel management;
• Carrying out dynamic security and safety risk assessment;
• Maintaining effective relationships with client staff, management and contractor and service providers Providing reports and recommending process improvements;
• Acting as a focal point for security operations decision making during routine and emergency situations; Adhering to compliance standards and relevant laws;
• Alignment and liaison with all security service provider;
• Alignment and to ensure allocation of all responsible sites are kept up to date, polygons and site lists spread sheet;
• Ensure compliance to the Company’s disciplinary code;
• Ensure that all company SOP’s are followed;
• Ensure training takes place as and when required;
• After hour visits and willing to work long hours;
• Any other duties deemed relevant to the role;

Preferred qualifications/attributes/skills:

• PSRA certification – Grade A;
• Grade 12 or equivalent qualification;
• Minimum 5 years’ operational management experience/exposure;
• Good Labour Relations skills;
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills;
• A working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); Bilingual (English and any other South African language); Good interpersonal and customer relations;
• Ability to work independently and under pressure; Willing to work extensive hours as and when required; Willing to work after hours and be on standby;
• Clean disciplinary, criminal and credit record;
• Code 08 Drivers license and own reliable transport;
• Experience of implementing Quality Management Standards;
• The ability to manage and deliver projects, draft and implement policies and influence senior stakeholders;
• Experience of working with control room systems;
• Analytical and quality focused – able to produce accurate management information;
• Excellent presentation and IT skills are required;
• Target and KPI focused yet able to deliver whilst maintaining employee engagement;
• Excellent people and performance management skills: motivate, coach, develop, inspire and ability to identify training needs;
• Firearm competency in all three firearms;

Employment consideration will be in accordance with the Employment Equity Act requirements

Should you not hear from us within 14 days after closing date, your application should be considered unsuccessful