Head of Security

Profile Personnel; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable automotive manufacturing company in Gqeberha seeks a Head of Security. Candidates must have over 10 years in the security industry, including 5 years in management. Responsibilities include crisis management, team leadership, and ensuring operational security. Strong negotiation and communication skills are essential. Interested applicants can send their CV to the provided email address.

Qualifications

• 10 years minimum experience in the Security industry, including 5 years in management.
• Comprehensive security experience in various areas: crisis management, investigations, etc.
• Able to communicate security concepts to technical and non-technical staff.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize security initiatives and spending based on risk management.
• Participate in crisis management as a key team member.
• Oversee incident response planning and investigation of breaches.

Skills

Crisis management

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Decision making

Leadership skills

Operational security

Management skills

Computer literacy

Education

Tertiary qualification in Security Risk Management

Job description

Overview

Head of Security required for a reputable automotive manufacturing company based in Kariega, Eastern Cape.

Requirements

• Tertiary (Degree / Diploma) qualification in Security Risk Management, with focus on Business Management
• 10 years minimum experience in the Security industry of which 5 years should be in a management role
• Comprehensive security experience in various security areas e.g. crisis management, investigations, operational security, international security exposure, etc.
• Experience with security auditing, security risk management, as well as contract and vendor negotiation
• Capable of Managing, Advising, Guiding and Leading a security team
• Management and Leadership skills
• Negotiation and communication skills
• Presentation skills
• Decision making and good judgment skills
• Computer literacy
• Able to communicate security-related concepts to a broad range of technical and non-technical staff

Responsibilities

• Work with other executives to prioritize security initiatives and spending based on appropriate risk management and / or financial methodology.
• Crisis Management, the Head of Security has the responsibility as the crisis team officer and hence participate and contribute as a key member of the Crisis Management Organisation to coordinate in the event of any security disaster / emergency.
• Work with external consultants as appropriate for independent security audits.
• Assess security requirements for CAPEX and submit accordingly.
• Verify and approve the Transport (Taxi) invoices. Evaluate utilisation and amend transport requirements accordingly, in negotiation with the Union(NUMSA)
• Oversee incident response planning including the investigation of security breaches, and assist with disciplinary and legal matters associated with such breaches as necessary

Application

Should you wish to apply please email your CV through to Kerry O’Hagan at [e-mail]

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within 14 days please consider your application unsuccessful. We will keep your CV on our database for any other relevant roles that may arise.