Senior Area Manager

FullServe; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security management firm is seeking a Security Manager to oversee security functions, develop policies, and manage budgeting. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in security management, strong communication skills, and a solid understanding of technology used in security operations. Additionally, a driver's license and own vehicle are required. This role is essential for maintaining the safety of employees and facilities in Johannesburg, Gauteng.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as security manager or similar position.
• Experience using relevant technology and equipment.
• Experience in reporting and emergency response planning.
• Solid understanding of budgeting and statistical data analysis.
• Drivers License and own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Direct the organization's security functions.
• Develop and implement security policies, protocols, and procedures.
• Control budgets for security operations.
• Recruit, train and supervise security officers.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Outstanding organizational and leadership skills

Having good negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Education

Matric

Further education in security administration or similar field

Tools

CCTV

MS Office

Job description

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

Direct an organization's security functions, including physical security and safety of employees, facilities, and assets.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and implement security policies, protocols and procedures

• Control budgets for security operations and monitor expenses

• Recruit, train and supervise security officers and guards

• Attend meetings with other managers to determine operational needs

• Plan and coordinate security operations for specific events

• Coordinate staff when responding to emergencies and alarms

• Review reports on incidents and breaches

• Investigate and resolve issues

• Create reports for management on security status

• Analyze data to form proposals for improvements (e.g. implementation of new technology)

• Source new business – business development

Requirements

• Proven experience as security manager or similar position

• Experience using relevant technology and equipment (e.g. CCTV)

• Experience in reporting and emergency response planning

• Excellent knowledge of security protocols and procedures

• Solid understanding of budgeting and statistical data analysis

• Working knowledge of MS Office

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Outstanding organizational and leadership skills

• Committed and reliable

• Drivers License and own vehicle

• Matric

• Further education in security administration or similar field will is required.

• Registered with PSIRA

• Grade A qualification

COMPETENCIES

• Having good communication skills.
• Being physically fit.
• Having good knowledge of security environments and hazards.
• Being polite.
• Having interpersonal skills.
• Being analytical.
• Having leadership skills.
• Being proactive.
• Having good negotiation skills.
• Being able to work with a team.