Risk and Security Manager

Cash Crusaders Retail (Pty) Ltd; Durban; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company is seeking a Risk and Security Manager based in Kwa-Zulu Natal. This role involves executing security initiatives, managing risks, conducting security audits, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Ideal candidates will possess a strong security background coupled with excellent analytical and communication skills.

Benefits

Medical aid

Retirement annuity

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a management role in security or retail.
• Current PSIRA Certificate required.
• Valid driver's license essential.

Responsibilities

• Execute security initiatives and risk strategy.
• Perform security risk assessments and implement security policies.
• Investigate incidents and manage corporate security responses.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Strong communication

Research competencies

Education

PSIRA Certificate

Security qualification

Job description

The purpose of the role is to provide a consistent, comprehensive service to the Franchised and Corporate stores within Cash Crusaders, relating to Operational Risk, Security, Safety and Loss prevention. The ideal candidate will have a sound knowledge of security technology such as CCTV, Alarm systems, monitoring technology, incident investigation and Risk mitigation plans.

Kwa-Zulu Natal based, travel throughout the province.

Duties & Responsibilities

• The Risk and Security Manager will execute on our security initiatives and risk strategy of the company.
• This includes performing security risk assessments and implementing security policies that prevent theft, break-ins, loss, and fraud.
• Responding to new threats and upgrading security systems for stores regularly are key aspects of this role.
• The Risk and Security manager will manage the corporate security response to incidents across all stores –
• Investigate all incidents in stores and reporting on findings.
• Dealing with external security agencies like SAPS and Security providers.
• Strong research competencies are required for risk mitigation and regulatory compliance.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills are necessary for incident response and crisis management.
• Strong communication skills are essential to deal effectively with a variety of stakeholders, both internal and external. These include law enforcement agencies, SAPS, Security providers, contractors, internal management, and Franchisee’s.
• Regular National Store security audits and implement corrective actions.

Desired Experience & Qualification

• At least five (5) years’ experience at a management role in the security / retail Industry
• A security qualification or an ex-member of a government security services department
• Should hold a current PSIRA Certificate
• Have a valid driver’s license

Package & Remuneration

• Remuneration - market related
• Medical aid
• Retirement annuity

All shortlisted candidates will undergo background checks and polygraph tests