Area Manager Investigation and Technolog - Secunda at Sasol

Purpose of Job

• Manage, lead and align a team of Investigators and Specialists within the Investigation and Risk function to deliver general crime investigation services to the Sasol Secunda Operations hub, in support of the Security Strategy to mitigate the criminal activity, reputational risk and ensure the implementation / execution thereof.  
• Identify and access internal and external risks, maintain investigation standards and procedures and ensure the effective use of manpower, technology and resources.
• Analyse crime statistics, determine trends and implement counter measures.
• Ensure the successful adjudication of internal and external investigations.  
• Ensure cost effective installations and maintenance of security technology, systems and equipment, detecting, deterring and delay unauthorized intrusion across OME boundaries, Secunda.

Recruitment Description / Key Accountabilities

• Oversee the effective maintenance of the security technology and systems, ensuring availability and reliability.
• Ensure 24 Hour monitoring and response, of all security technology installed, enhancing detection and deterrence.
• Accountable for second line leadership and management of team members to enable the work of self and team members, building their expertise and skills, deliver frontline team results through ensuring legal compliance, availability of safe and reliable security technology infrastructure according to set standards by relevant legislatures.
• Ensure allocation is prioritised, sufficient resources allocated, and clear accountability, direction and guidance provided by allocating cases to investigators through assessment of relevance, complexity, reputational risk and media exposure.
• Manage investigations by monitoring cases allocated to investigators, case load and tracking performance progress on dashboard and by ensuring completion of investigations within timelines as agreed with stakeholders. Ensure team understanding and ensure compliance to NKP requirements, relevant security, safety, Sasol codes of practices and standards.
• Ensure suspicious transactions are reported within required timelines by following up on investigations and by ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Innovation and continuous improvement to ensure alignment with Security industry best practices and the utilization of technology.
• Enable successful arrest and/or prosecution by the SAPS by ensuring affidavits submitted to the South African Police Services (SAPS) meet the required quality standards and by verifying the content of the statements for accuracy and checking that all relevant evidence is included.

Recruitment Description Continued

• Vet completed investigation reports by reviewing methodology used, accuracy of findings, completeness and consistency of recommendations, and taking relevant corrective action.
• Ensure team members follow agreed protocol and procedures by consulting with stakeholders on agreed actions to be implemented and taking corrective action, where necessary.
• Manage the "close-out" process of investigations by monitoring that team members update the case management system and that stakeholders implement recommended and agreed actions (e.g. disciplinary hearings).
• Ensure the implementation of corrective action by stakeholders by following up on unusual and/or suspicious transactions that have either not been reported, not been identified, or new trends identified and escalated by team members.
• Strategic Direction: Contribute in the translation and execution of the business strategy; objectives and plan into action for employees.
• Cascade operational goals and long-term plans through effective two-way communication in the organisation.
• Manage cost of maintenance: Compile annual maintenance budget, Compile annual long term renewal budget, Control cost to ensure the maintenance budget is achieved within budget, Develop long term renewal plans SHE Performance: Manage operations risks by making sure that all risks are identified, analysed and mitigated to acceptable levels, Execute SHE strategy to achieve zero harm. Continuous improvement of key safety metrics to maintain license to operate. Productivity results: Control and coordinate equipment availability to meet the production plan, consistently improve productivity.
• Liaise with technology license holder; coordinate technical; problems/opportunities; benchmark optimal solutions and practices; participating in/leading design decisions; manage implementation; provide shut down management support; and manage standards, governance (where applicable) and legal compliance.
• Control original Equipment Manufacturers to adhere to requirements.

Formal Education

• University Bachelors Degree

Min Experience

• Experience: 10+ relevant years