Senior Area Manager

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.