Security Manager East Africa

DHL; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 35 000 - 70 000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that connects people across the globe. This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape and implement security strategies, ensuring the safety of employees and assets. With a focus on best practices and compliance, you will lead initiatives that enhance security protocols and promote a safe working environment. If you have a passion for security management and a drive to make a difference, this position is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to contribute to a global leader in logistics and help create a safer world.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of relevant experience in security management or related fields.
• Experience in audits and investigations within the aviation industry.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement security strategy aligned with business needs.
• Conduct inspections to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Organize projects to enhance organizational security and safety.

Skills

Security Management

Criminology

Psychology

Report Writing

Presentation Skills

Education

University Degree or Equivalent

Job description

IT’S NOT JUST AN OPPORTUNITY TO GET ON THE CAREER LADDER.

IT’S AN OPPORTUNITY TO HELP THE WORLD GET ONTOGETHER

Why do people call us the world’s most international company? Is it because we operate in more countries than any other logistics provider? Is it because we invented cross-border shipping over 45 years ago? Or is it, perhaps, because what we do connects people across the world. And the more we can connect people, the better life on earth becomes.

We love our role in the world. And we’re looking for the right people to help us maintain – and grow it. People like you.

Role Context

Participate in the design and ensure implementation of security strategy to maximize the security of employees, customer shipments, and company assets, reduce risk of injuries and job-related threats, and prevent loss and damage in line with business strategy and requirements, corporate guidelines, and policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to defining security strategy in line with business strategy and requirements, corporate guidelines, and policies.
• Draft and ensure implementation of security operational plans, measures, and budgets to ensure security of all company property, employees, and visitors.
• Organize and ensure delivery of projects and initiatives to improve organization’s security and safety.
• Participate in designing and ensure consistent implementation of security frameworks, programs, and standards.
• Develop and ensure deployment of security procedures/programs, including conducting investigations, maintaining facility and office physical security, automated security systems, and employee access rights to the facilities.
• Define and ensure adherence to adequate emergency evacuation procedures and training.
• Coordinate orientation activities and daily inspections in the operations facilities and administrative areas, including changes in layout and installation of new equipment to meet security rules and standards.
• Conduct inspections of grounds/organization’s facilities to ensure compliance with security & safety regulations.
• Act as a liaison with local law enforcement officials when required.
• Impart technical expertise and knowledge in compliance with internal and external security standards, local legislations, and regulations of regulatory agencies.
• Share knowledge and train on safety protocols, and ensure audits to ensure compliance with organization and government standards related to security.
• Study issues, determine opportunities, and introduce best practices for security excellence focusing on increasing effectiveness and efficiency.

Minimum Requirements

Education & experience

• 6+ years of relevant field experience (security management, criminology, and/or psychology).
• Aviation industry experience
  • Handling audits and investigations.
  • Exposure to Sub-Saharan Africa.
  • Report writing and presentation skills.
• University degree; or equivalent.