Contract Manager

Bidvest Protea Coin; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A national security services provider is seeking a qualified security manager in Cape Town, responsible for managing port facility security operations. The ideal candidate will have at least 6 years of managerial experience and a Grade 12 Matric. They will ensure compliance with security regulations, manage client relations, and lead a team. Strong problem-solving and communication skills are essential for this role. Competitive compensation is offered based on experience.

Qualifications

• 6 years minimum managerial experience as a salary earner.
• Computer literacy is required.
• Understanding of legal aspects and principles related to security.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee port facility security operations.
• Communicate daily with ship security to mitigate risks.
• Maintain compliance with ISPS code and assist with assessments.

Skills

Problem solving

Decision making

Coaching

Mentoring

Strong written and verbal communication

Planning and prioritising tasks

Building effective skills

Managing and measuring work

Education

Grade 12 (Matric)

PSIRA Grade A

Formal managerial training certification

Job description

Responsibilities

• Manages the following sites;
• Clients Head Office - 12 employees
• Client Port Offices X 3 12 employéesâ ¯
• All PFSO Functions (All Port Sites);
• Plans Berth Security to ensure no trespassing or stowaways
• Maintain the Facility Security Plan
• Monthly meetings with MARSECO
• Regular communications with SAPS
• Compiling reports and maintenance of records of ALL ships that berth at the allocated tanker berth
• Prepare and engage with various audit teams of TNPA, DOT, SAPS, SSA and customs on a monthly basis
• Oversights and management of port facility Security operations
• Daily communication with Ship Security officer to reduce risk and to be advised of Ship Security threats and development of contingency to counter threats;
• To undertake assessment of ship risk level and agree on appropriate security measures with the ship could lead to signing "Declaration of Security"
• Weekly/ Monthly client meetings
• Weekly discussion with SAPS regarding ship access control matters to determine status of trespasser or stowaway threats
• Monthly oversight engagements with Client Security Leadership
• Monthly security operating procedure updates with Port stakeholders
• Ensure compliance in accordance with the ISPS Code;
• Assists facility manager with Baseline Security Self-Assessment (BSSA);
• Ensure that all clients SLA requirements are met;
• Implementation of contingency plan during various unrests or protest within the demographic;
• Training of seniors and officers;
• Investigations following incidents ;
• Assist with clients BCP and ERP as and when required (facility specific);
• Team Member of the Security Threat and Vulnerability Risk Assessment (SRA) and may be responsible for executing certain gap closures;
• Team Membre of the annual Baseline Security Self-Assessment (BSSA) and may be responsible for executing certain gap closures;
• Ensures Badging Compliance and issuing for all sites that are on the LENEL access systems (national management not only client head office);
• Extraction and Export of the CCTV data footage;

Qualifications

The suitable candidates shall have the following qualifications/attributes/skills:

• Grade 12 (Matric);
• PSIRA Grade A;
• PFSO training is an advantage (to be facilitated by IMO registered facility when available);
• ISPS training to be attended when an IMO registered facility is made available;
• Managerial experience 6 years Minimum as a salary earner (not SD6 only);
• Computer literacy;
• Formal managerial training certification would be advantageous;
• Understanding in the following Legal Aspects and Principles;
• PSIRA Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority
• BCEA SD6 Basic Conditions of Employment Act Sectorial Determination 6
• ISPS and Maritime Law International Ship and Port Facility Security
• VPSHR United Nations Voluntary Principle for Security and Human Rights
• ICOCA International Code of Conduct for Security Services Association
• Problem solving and decision making;
• Coaching and mentoring;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Planning and prioritising tasks;
• Building effective skills;
• Managing and measuring work