Head: Security

Head: Security

TPT POD Corporate H/O

Permanent

Security

Durban

Chief Executive

C

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The closing date is on 10/07/2026. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that HR has received the application before the closing date of the advertisement.

Position Purpose

• Drive the development of a Security Management Strategy, plan and budget focused on preventative measures to safeguard the business of Transnet Port Terminals.
• Direct and oversee the implementation of all security and fraud risk management programs that provide protection and safety of the organisation’s employees, assets and customers.
• Identify areas (geographic and types of security threats) that need to be prioritised in dealing with the security of people, assets and infrastructure.
• Lead an investment programme in the use technology and other digital tools to ensure a cost-effective security environment.
• Monitor the performance of external service providers contracted to deal with the security of Transnet Port Terminals' estates, engineering network and locomotives.
• Undertake continuous security risk assessment in all the business operations
• Form strategic alliances with law enforcement agencies to ensure TPT gets maximum cooperation during criminal investigations.

Position Outputs

Develop, communicate and implement the Department's vision, mission and overall direction.

Lead the development and implementation of the overall security management strategy and plans.

Lead the alignment of the security management standards with the respective regulatory bodies and applicable benchmarks.

Enforce and promote adherence to the safety and security statues, standards, policies and processes.

Sponsor the development and deployment of the security and safety improvement initiatives.

Develop the strategic relationships with the key safety and security agencies such as SAPS, SAMSA, RSR, Crime Intelligence and State Security.

Develop long-term plans that will create the safe and secure environment throughout the Operating Division.

Effectively manage and control the department's resources, such as budgets, personnel, machines, material and equipment, and positively contribute to achievement of TPT's business objectives.

Ensure good and sound corporate governance.

Monitor the performance of the external security service providers.

Develop a safety manual that sets out processes and standard operating procedure that deal with the continuation of operations and corrective measures.

Develop a risk assessment and early warning system of potential business disruptions.

Develop a technology and automation strategy aimed at dealing with theft of assets, equipment and other organisation properties.

Security Management To provide leadership within TPT for the development and execution of companywide strategic security plan and associated initiatives that seek to ensure a safe and secure working environment.

Provide leadership to the Security Functionary and advise management on all matters relating to the attainment of a high level of security within TPT.

Provide a link between TPT Head Office and the regions; give guidance on matters of security practice, standardisation, monitoring, reporting, integrated security operations between terminals in support of business strategy and performance management.

Enhance the security function within TPT through development and enforcing implementation of procedures and the monitoring thereof through provision of guidance on effective and efficient execution of roles, tasks and projects

Provide guidance and advise internal and external stakeholders on all matters relating to security risk exposures affecting all allocated businesses.

Liaise with government departments tasked with regulating the government security portfolio and maintenance of international agreed upon security conventions

Keeping abreast with the latest developments and implementation of security controls

Oversee the functional application of the Contract and associated Service Level Agreements with contracted security service providers and interaction with the management of these companies on matters related to the execution of the function

Management and effective participation of all security related BCM's required Functions

Manage, control and monitor expenses with regard to the operational and capital budgets, in order to ensure cost-effective security functionality and maximize resource utilization

Qualifications and Experience

* B. Degree or equivalent qualification in Security Management / Law * A post graduate qualification will be an added advantage * Minimum of 15 years’ experience of which at least 5 – 7 years at an executive / senior leadership position in security /or risk management environment * Demonstrate stakeholder relations skills * Requirement of trust and honesty in handling of finances as per the National Credit Act Amendment 19 Recognition of competence Number of years with lesser or lower qualification Relevant qualification (NQF 6/7) 12 yrs relevant and solid experience with at least 8 yrs at managerial level or specialist experience.

Competencies

1. Strategy 1.1. Strategic Development and Planning 1.2. Contract Management 1.3. Project Management 1.4. Stakeholder Management 1.5. Resource Management & Business Continuity 2. Physical Security 2.1. Security Operations 2.2. Appreciation and Planning 3. Security Risk Management 3.1. Security Threat Research 3.2. Security Risk Analysis 4. Security Technology Management 4.1. Robotics and Automation Application 4.2. Access Control Management 4.3. Alarm System Response Management 4.4. Security Surveillance Management 4.5. Security Information Management 5. Case Management 5.1. Incident Management 5.2. Investigation Management 5.3. Crises Management 6. Ethics and Integrity 6.1. Business Information (BI) Management 6.2. Governance, Risk and Compliance

Equity Statement

Preference will be given to suitably qualified Applicants who are members of the designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the Organisation/Operating Division.