Country Security Lead - SA Ops & Supply Chain

Haleon; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consumer health company seeks a Country Security Manager in Cape Town, South Africa. This role focuses on implementing and improving physical security across sites. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of related leadership experience and proven ability to manage third-party security contracts. The company values an agile and performance-focused culture, aiming to ensure safety and mitigate security risks in alignment with corporate strategies.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive leadership in physical security, ideally within manufacturing, supply chain or FMCG sectors.
• Proven experience managing complex, site operations and supply chain security in regulated environments.
• Demonstrated success in managing third‑party security contracts and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Implement and improve Haleon’s physical security framework across all South African sites.
• Lead the country 2nd line physical security delivery across Haleon’s operations.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Procurement, and Quality teams to assess vulnerabilities.

Skills

Physical security leadership

Crisis management

Supplier relationship management

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic vision

Education

Degree in Security, Risk, Business, or related field

Professional certifications such as CPP, PSP, or CEM

Job description

A leading consumer health company seeks a Country Security Manager in Cape Town, South Africa. This role focuses on implementing and improving physical security across sites. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of related leadership experience and proven ability to manage third-party security contracts. The company values an agile and performance-focused culture, aiming to ensure safety and mitigate security risks in alignment with corporate strategies.