Contract Manager

Bidvest Protea Coin; Witbank; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security services provider is seeking a Security Manager for a role in a mining environment. Candidates should have at least 10 years of experience, a Security Management Diploma, and PSIRA Grade A certification. The position involves managing security operations, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Strong communication skills and the ability to handle community unrest are essential. This role offers a dynamic work environment in Witbank, Northern Cape.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in a mining environment.
• SAPS experience is advantageous.
• PSIRA Grade A certification required.
• Confidence in dealing with the public and managing community unrest.
• Willingness to undergo polygraph testing.

Responsibilities

• Provide security advice to clients.
• Conduct threat and risk assessments.
• Maintain professional client relationships.
• Manage manpower and equipment resources.
• Handle and resolve client complaints.
• Ensure contractual requirements are met.
• Initiate and chair disciplinary hearings.
• Manage incident investigations.

Skills

Extensive knowledge of security practices

Excellent communication skills

Computer literacy, especially MS Office

Firearm competency

Ability to work under pressure

Community unrest management

First aid training

Bilingual in English and another language

Education

Security Management Diploma

Security B-Tech Degree or equivalent

Grade 12 or equivalent qualification

Job description

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Responsibilities:

• Provide security advice to clients.
• Conduct threat and risk assessments.
• Maintain professional client relationships and liaise effectively.
• Manage manpower and equipment resources.
• Handle and resolve client complaints efficiently.
• Ensure contractual requirements are consistently met.
• Initiate and chair disciplinary hearings.
• Manage incident investigations.
• Ensure compliance with disciplinary codes, SOPs, and BPC policies.
• Oversee security officers' problem resolution.
• Ensure adherence to health & safety management standards.
• Conduct after-hours visits and standby duties.
• Complete daily, weekly, and monthly reports.
• Assist with shift changes as standby manager.
• Attend meetings and handle urgent calls, even on rest days.
• Demonstrate extensive knowledge of security practices, including physical and logical aspects of information security.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Minimum 10 years of experience in a mining environment, preferably in PGM sectors.
• Security Management Diploma and Security B-Tech Degree or equivalent.
• Experience in criminal and internal mine-related investigations.
• SAPS experience is advantageous.
• PSIRA Grade A certification.
• Grade 12 or equivalent qualification.
• Firearm competency with valid regulation 21 certificate (9mm, shotgun, self-loading rifle, carbine) is advantageous.
• At least 10 years of managerial experience as a Contract Manager in mining.
• Confidence in dealing with the public and managing community unrest.
• Bilingual in English and another South African language.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• First aid and fire-fighting training are advantageous.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Computer literacy, especially MS Office.
• Willingness to undergo polygraph testing.
• Clean disciplinary, criminal, and credit records.