(1628) Group Head:_Group Security Management Department at South African Reserve Bank

The successful candidatewill be responsible for the following key performance areas:

• Provide leadership and strategic direction to all the SARB Group security functions. 
• Monitor and advise on local and international developments regarding security threats, vulnerabilities and trends and implement appropriate counter measures.
• Lead and oversee the strategic SARB Group response to security incidents and exposures. 
• Provide capability to execute security operations. 
• Liaise with the relevant state security organs, including financial and cash sectors, on matters of strategic interest.
• Develop capable security staff and provide appropriate technology, processes and equipment that will facilitate optimal security services. 
• Provide and lead the implementation of strategies, policies, standards and compliance relevant to the activities of the SARB in respect of the cash industry.
• Direct and coordinate the department’s financial and budget to fund activities and increase efficiencies.

Qualifications

To be considered for this position, candidates must have:

• an Honours degree in Security, Security Risk Management or an equivalent NQF8 qualification; and
• 13−15 years’ experience in security, law enforcement and/or security risk management, preferably in a high-value asset sector, of which at least 6 years should have been in a senior general management position.