Contractor Retail Security Specialist

Astron Energy Ltd.; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable energy company based in Johannesburg is seeking a Contractor Retail Security Specialist. The role involves developing and implementing security policies, investigating fraud, and ensuring a secure environment for retail operations. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years of relevant experience, strong problem-solving skills, and a tertiary qualification in security management or a related field. This position plays a crucial part in protecting the company's assets and reputation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience.
• Retail service station industry work experience preferred.
• Experience with ATM equipment or security protection devices is desired.
• Business Analyst or Data Analysis experience advantageous.
• Proficiency in performing investigations is very advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement retail security policies.
• Establish a secure environment for business operations.
• Investigate allegations of conflict of interest, theft, and fraud.
• Interface with key strategic partners for threat responses.

Skills

Excellent problem solving skills

Above average oral and written communication skills

Presentation skills

Strong report writing skills

Expert knowledge in internal investigation techniques

Computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Negotiation skills

Sound decision making

Ability to train others

Results-oriented track record

Education

Tertiary Qualification in Security Management or related field

Business or Marketing qualification

Job description

Job Title

Job title : Contractor Retail Security Specialist

Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg
Deadline : September 21, 2025

Overview

Purpose of Job / Role Intent :

• In conjunction with the Retail department, the role develops and implements Retail security policies for the Inland retail network, including Branded Marketers – with a strong influence on National. Leading from the specialist security assessment and mitigation instruction provided by this role, outcome would be that Retail sites experience lower repetitive violent crime and damage to the Brand. This position is AE customer facing and as evidenced by the Kantar customer perception survey; the job output has a direct relation on volume sustainability & growth.
• Responsible for establishment of an environment which is secure for successful business operations within the retail environment by providing effective and efficient security advisory and solutions, to prevent harm / loss / damage to Personnel, Assets, Business Operations and the corporate reputation of Astron Energy.
• Inland Retail Security Specialist identifies technological advancement and expert security knowledge to combat threats and ensure implementation of effective systems to protect proprietary information, company data, reputation and brand : providing a competitive advantage thus contributing to the organization’s bottom line.
• The Inland Retail Security Specialist has governance responsibility to investigate allegations of conflict of interest, theft and fraud within the area of responsibility.
• The Inland Retail Security Specialist interfaces with key strategic partners such as Legal, Corporate Affairs, IT, Human Resources, the SAPS and private security companies to ensure a coordinated response to any threat to the business.

Professional Qualification and Certifications

• A Tertiary Qualification in Security Or Security Management Or Risk Management Or Internal Controls Or Compliance or Engineering, or equivalent would be advantageous.
• A Business or Marketing qualification / certification - very advantageous considering the symbiotic relationship between residual security measures required at a service station and the effect on the consumers’ experience. Relevant qualification in investigations, forensics or internal audit would be very advantageous.

Work Experience

• Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience.
• Retail service station industry work experience would be desired.
• Work experience with ATM equipment or Cash Management Devices / safes or equivalent security protection devices would be desired.
• Business Analyst or Data Analysis experience would be advantageous.
• Proficiency in performing investigations would be very advantageous.
• Demonstrated professional proficiency in identifying and assessing security threats & risks; and the development and implementation of appropriate security counter measures would be advantageous.

Knowledge and skills

• Excellent problem solving skills
• Above average oral and written communication skills
• Presentation skills (presentation preparation and delivery)
• Strong report writing skills
• Expert knowledge in internal investigation or criminal techniques
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint – intermediate or advanced level)
• Negotiation skills
• Sound decision making experience
• Ability to train others
• Results oriented track record

End Date

End Date : September 20, 2025

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