Security Manager

FAIRMONT; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious hospitality brand in Cape Town seeks a Security Manager. The role focuses on ensuring the safety and well-being of guests and staff, providing comprehensive training on security protocols, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Candidates must have at least 2 years in Security Management, and experience in workplace security. Certifications in fire safety and first aid are required. Join a dynamic team dedicated to excellence in the hospitality industry.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in Security Management.
• At least 5 years in Facility/Workplace security.
• Ability to adapt to a multi-national environment.

Responsibilities

• Look after the safety and well-being of all guests and colleagues.
• Train security officers on safety protocols.
• Implement fire and evacuation response training.
• Liaise with government authorities on regulations.

Skills

Security Management

Risk Assessment

Training and Development

Crisis Management

Health and Safety Compliance

Education

Diploma in Security programs or Law Enforcement

Fire Safety Certification

First Aid Certification

Occupational Health and Safety Certification

Job description

Company Description

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Job Description

Scope of Position

To look after the safety and well‑being of all guests and colleagues making sure they cause no harm to themselves and others due to unsafe conditions or unsafe acts. To train all colleagues and officers on all aspects of security and safety with full responsibility of Emergency Response Plans.

Responsibilities

To look after the safety and well‑being of all guests and colleagues making sure they cause no harm to themselves and others due to unsafe conditions or unsafe acts. To train all colleagues and officers on all aspects of security and safety with full responsibility of Emergency Response Plans.

• Implement, develop and continue all training on Fire/ Evacuation Response Plan including practical firefighting
• Implement, develop and continue all training on outside threat response plans
• Provide and educate all security officers on training programs already set in place by the Director of Security
• Know thoroughly all response plans, crisis management plans and immediate actions
• Maintain all Standard Operating and Local Standard Operating Procedures as related to the Security department
• Train, further educate and orient all Security Officers under your direct responsibility
• Impart ACCOR policies and procedures on all Security Officers
• Impart the “Code of Ethics” on all security officers
• Participate in training sessions as provided by the hotel’s Human Resources Department
• Participate in all Health and Safety meetings and be a permanent member of the health and safety team
• Contribute to improvement and development of the Security Department with written recommendations submitted to the Director of Security
• Attend to all areas of the colleague survey making sure the standards of the Security Department are upheld
• Liaise with Government authorities and be familiar with all regulations
• Control all security shifts professionally and responsibly
• Be subject to a 3 months review after signing this document, of all of the above to ensure expectations are at an exceeding or mastering level

Health and Safety

• Ensure a strong health and safety culture, directing and overseeing workplace safety programs to regulation compliance, employee awareness and an accident free workplace guided by South African Labour Law.
• A member of the Hotel’s Sustainability Program/Planet 21.

Qualifications

• 2 years minimum in Security Management
• 5 years minimum in Facility/Workplace security
• Diploma/ Certification in Security programs or Law Enforcement etc.
• Fire safety certification
• First aid certification
• Able to adapt to a multi-national environment
• Occupational Health and Safety certification highly regarded