General Manager

Bidvest Protea Coin; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security services provider in Centurion is looking for a General Manager for its VIP Division. This role requires a candidate with extensive experience in executive and personal protection, excellent crisis management skills, and the ability to enhance operational planning. The ideal candidate will have a PSIRA Grade A qualification and at least 10 years in a managerial role. Responsibilities include managing operational performance, recruiting staff, and overseeing strategic initiatives to drive business growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of managerial experience or exposure.
• Security related or similar relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute personal protection operations.
• Manage recruitment, hiring, and training processes.
• Oversee budgets and improve efficiency.
• Develop business growth strategies.

Skills

Executive protection knowledge

Crisis management

Planning and coordinating

Communication skills

Risk assessment

Education

PSIRA Grade A

Grade 12 or equivalent qualification

Job description

SUMMARY: A Vacancy exists for a GENERAL MANAGER - CPO in the VIP Division

The suitable candidate’s main responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Knowledge and understanding of executive and personal protection and tactical skills, situational and operational planning
• Capable of planning, executing and maintaining executive and personal protection operations in dynamic environments
• Knowledge and understanding of risk environment
• Strong communication and crisis management skill
• Strong planning and co-ordinating skill
• Clear understanding of Policies processes and procedures
• Developing key performance goals and managing the performance of the staff
• Creating and implementing strategies for business growth
• Managing the recruitment, hiring and training processes
• Ensuring that departments or units deliver quality offerings to clients
• Working closely with Managers and other senior staff to improve efficiency and performance
• Improving internal processes for better productivity
• Overseeing large projects and interpreting performance reports
• Managing the budget and monitoring the financial health of a location or business unit
• A key driver of the governance processes.
• Good understanding of all service areas and team deliveries
• HR/ IR Understanding to handle manpower disputes and CCMA hearing
• Admin skills -Report writing and knowledge on working with the Journey management
• platform/system.
• Single point of contact for the customer
• Communication and engagement between customer and supplier
• Handle all Manpower disputes
• Attend CCMA hearings,
• Liaise with internal departments, external partners, and authorities as required.
• Identify and escape high-risk findings in line with corporate and legal guidelines

Preferred qualifications/attributes/skills:

• PSIRA Grade A
• Grade 12 or equivalent qualification
• Minimum 10 years’ Managerial experience/exposure
• Security related or similar relevant