Security Manager

Korakhoa Solutions (HR Services); Germiston; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A security service provider is seeking a qualified candidate to oversee and manage security operations, ensuring the protection of assets and compliance with regulations. The role requires extensive experience in security management and law enforcement, alongside strong leadership and communication skills. Responsibilities include auditing security protocols, managing a team, and responding to incidents. The ideal candidate must hold a National Diploma in Security Management and have at least 5 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 required.
• 5 to 10 years experience in Security or Law enforcement.
• Ability to communicate, read, and write in English.

Responsibilities

• Safeguard assets against theft and breaches.
• Recruit and supervise security personnel.
• Manage daily security operations and incident responses.
• Conduct audits and security assessments.

Skills

Communication in English

Teamwork

Risk assessment

Incident management

Education

National Diploma in Security Management

Degree in Criminal Justice

PSIRA Certification

Job description

Safeguarding the organization's people, assets, and information by developing and implementing security policies, overseeing security personnel, managing budgets, conducting risk assessments, handling incidents, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with law enforcement to protect against threats, theft, and breaches. Responsible for strategic planning, training, and ensuring smooth operations for both physical security in the organization’s industrial settings

Requirements

• Grade 12.
• Minimum – National Diploma in Security Management or related (NQF6)
• Advantageous – Degree in Criminal Justice (NQF7)
• Advantageous - PSIRA Certification
• 5 to 10 years in a Security or Law enforcement role or related
• Be able to communicate well, read & write in English.
• Be able to work and cope well in a team.
• Own transportation arrangement.

Responsibilities

• Combat inventory loss from all sources (theft, damage, administrative errors).
• Directly impact the bottom line by safeguarding assets.
• Recommend and implement control measures to effectively protect inventory, consumables and assets
• Working in close liaison with HSE, Supply Chain, Finance, Dispatch and Operations to reduce shrinkage and contain costs related to theft damage and waste.
• Recruit, train, schedule, and supervise security officers, guards, and other staff.
• Manage daily security operations, monitor surveillance systems (CCTV, alarms), and coordinate incident responses.
• Develop, implement, and maintain security policies, procedures, and emergency response plans
• Conduct security audits, assess vulnerabilities, and present improvement plans to management. Control security budgets, manage expenses, and oversee security technology/vendors
• Work with law enforcement, emergency services, and other internal departments (HR, Legal).
• Ensure adherence to relevant security laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Investigate breaches, document security incidents, and prepare reports for executives.
• Ensure that Policies and Procedures are adhered visible safety leadership in all daily activities.
• Maintain data integrity of product movement used by Conduct internal (employee theft, fraud) and evidence handling.
• Perform audits, analyze to and provide proactive and Internal and External Parties
• Conduct internal (employee theft, fraud) and external investigations, including interviews and evidence handling
• Perform audits, analyze loss of data, identify vulnerabilities, and recommend improvements
• Minimize financial losses from theft, vandalism, accidents, and operational errors.
• Maintain detailed records of all loss prevention activities and incidents.
• Involvement and presence during stock take events, aimed at delivering credible and accurate stock-take results
• Continuously ensure strategic involvement in area related problems
• Establish and maintain a complete competency -based training scheme
• Carry out the duties for this function as defined in this position description and the policies, manual and work instructions of the company.
• Ensure that the Health, Safety and Environment requirements of this function are maintained in accordance with statutory legislation and company Policies and Procedures Perform duties conforming to Company quality standards