Risk and Security Manager

Cash Crusaders Retail (Pty) Ltd; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A retail company in Polokwane seeks a Risk and Security Manager to oversee security initiatives and risk strategies across stores. Candidates should have at least five years in a management role within the security or retail industry, alongside a valid PSIRA Certificate. This role involves conducting risk assessments, managing incident responses, and performing security audits to mitigate risks. The position offers market-related remuneration plus benefits like medical aid and a fuel card.

Benefits

Medical aid

Retirement annuity

Fuel card

Cell phone allowance

Qualifications

• Proven investigation experience.
• At least five years' experience at a management role in security/retail industry.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Execute security initiatives and risk strategy.
• Perform security risk assessments and implement security policies.
• Respond to new threats and upgrade security systems.
• Manage corporate security response to incidents across all stores.
• Regular national store security audits.

Skills

Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills

Strong communication skills

Research competencies

Education

Security qualification or ex-member of government security services department

Current PSIRA Certificate

Job description

Overview

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. Polokwane 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

• Proven Investigation experience
• 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
• Fuel card
• Cell phone allowance

All shortlisted candidates will undergo background checks and polygraph tests