Manager Security KZN

Manager Security - Durban KZN SHERQ (Safety Health Risk Quality) ~ Property / Facilities Management / Security
Durban - Kwa Zulu Natal

Category Permanent Position

Division Assets and Operations

Reporting To Executive Assets and Operations

Job Level Paterson D2

Job Purpose Statement To plan, develop and implement security plans, policies, procedures, processes and systems and manage security operations for all properties within the organisations precinct, including remote properties and future developments.

Key Performance Areas Security Strategy, Policies and Systems

• Manage security operations for organisations precinct, owned remote properties and future development as per corporation master plan.
• Plan, direct, and manage coordination of security activities to safeguard company assets, employees, guests or others on company property.
• Plan, develop, implement security policies, procedures, processes, systems and plans for the precinct.
• Advise on and direct installations of electronic security systems such as CCTV surveillance, access and egress controls, burglar alarms, smoke detectors and outdoor perimeter alarms.
• Manage effective operations and control the CCTV monitoring equipment, to prevent security breaches and react promptly to any detected security breach or emergencies.
• Manage Permit Office operations and monitor the access control system including issuing, control of permits, access reports in accordance with the applicable policies and procedures.
• Manage security personnel to conduct regular patrols on company owned land including the Special Economic Zone / Customs Controlled Area areas to prevent security breaches, illegal dumping, illegal occupation and compilation of patrol reports highlighting all findings.
• Maintain system information and back-ups of incident information.
• Complete appropriate administration procedures in connection with any relevant incidents monitored through CCTV system.
• Activate emergency response plan in conjunction with Safety Department.
• Compile authorization to procure, Request for Purchase (RFPs) Request for Quote (RFQs) with budget computation for security department and ensure correct specification is delivered.
• Arrange and provide Very Important Persons (VIP), Board members and Executives with protection when required.

Relationship Management and Awareness

• Attend meetings to share intelligence with other security managers and stakeholders to keep abreast of changes in executive legislative, directives and new technologies impacting security operational activities.
• Maintain knowledge of security industry trends, current security technology by updating management on risks and threats that could impact on company business.
• Develop and implement regular security briefing sessions to company employees and tenants to educate and increase awareness of everyday personal and commercial security issues.
• Coordinate security operations with public law enforcement agencies.
• Analyse and evaluate security operations to identify risks or opportunities for improvements.
• Conduct security planning for escorts, VIP protection during events, tours for international visitors in support of marketing department.
• Plan and conduct escorts for VIP protection and international visitors during events and precinct tours in support of Marketing Department.
• Conduct security awareness through inductions to employees and tenants in company premises.
• Receive and resolve all tenants security queries effectively to ensure that the companies interests are protected, tenants rights are respected and relationships are maintained.

Risk Management

• Conduct annual security risk management assessments, develop risk mitigating strategies for the company and assist tenants in developing their risk mitigating strategies.
• Undertake annual evaluations of existing company properties and land to ensure that property security standards are maintained within company standards and other relevant regulations.
• Liaise with law enforcement and government security agencies like the State Security Agencies (SSA), The Presidents Office and the Premiers Office to assist in investigations of accidents, criminal incidents at functions hosted by the company.
• Manage, coordinate and conduct alcohol breathalyzer tests where required.
• Respond to medical emergencies, bomb threats, fire alarms, intruder detection by following emergency response procedures.
• Manage and update the Security Plan.
• Manage reporting and follow up on infrastructure repairs with the Facilities Maintenance Department.

Security Investigations

• Conduct investigations on security breaches and implement preventative measures.
• Conduct criminal and disciplinary investigations as directed by management and Company Board.
• Investigate damages on property and assist the company to recover any loss suffered from the third party.
• Preserve and present evidence in disciplinary enquiry or court of law.
• Cooperate with relevant authorities like Detectives, Crime Intelligence and SSA during investigations.

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