Chief Security Officer - Braamfontein at PRASA

REFERENCE: R&S/CSO/CS/012

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS (KPAs): 

•  Develop Group Security strategy, charter and policies 
•  Lead and direct the provision of effective Group Security services 
•  Compliance, corporate governance, and risk management  Management of resources 
•  Stakeholder management 
•  Reporting and advisory services.

KNOWLEDGE:

•  Sound knowledge and understanding of all relevant legislation and regulations, including RSR Standards, PSIRA, Minimum Information Security Standards (MISS) and Minimum Physical Security Standards (MPSS) 
•  Sound knowledge of the business environment, the relevant role players, and their key responsibilities 
•  Knowledge and understanding of the principles of finance, human resources, supply chain and contract management 
•  Proficiency in developing security mechanisms, protocols, and procedures

SKILLS: 

•  Leadership and Management 
•  Problem-solving and decision-making 
•  Communication and interpersonal effectiveness 
•  Collaboration and negotiation 
•  Strategic and tactical thinking

BEHAVIOURAL ATTITUDES: 

•  Adaptable and innovative 
•  Honesty and integrity 
•  Tact and diplomacy 
•  Detail and result oriented 
•  Customer centricity.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 

•  Bachelor’s Degree in Safety Management 
•  Postgraduate qualification in Security/Safety Management

EXPERIENCE: 

•  15 years’ security experience of which a minimum of 5 years should be at the senior management level.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: 

• 24/7 availability 
•  Extended working hours 
•  Travel – locally and international