Contract Manager at Thorburn Security Solutions (Pty) Ltd

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Develop security procedure to support the security strategy
• Assess security risks and ensure that proportionate measures are in place to protect visitors, staff, buildings, collections, assets and reputation
• Ensure that each layer of security is audited and maintained to an appropriate level
• Schedule employees according contract requirements
• Ensure that the security team provides guidance and assurance to staff and develops a reputation for operational excellence
• Ensure that operational security decisions are correctly recorded and stored, with due regard to sensitivity and information security
• Review site Emergency response Implement disaster preparedness strategy
• Prepare business continuity plan Ensure optimal workforce planning
• Deploy qualified security officers in accordance with contract requirements
• Establish a duty team to lead on operational security issues, direct assets and resources to prevent and respond to incident
• Manage the resources of the team in accordance with policy and guidance Ensure effective (front-line) management of contracts
• Ensure that contracts for security services and systems are efficiently and effectively managed on a day-to-day basis
• Ensure that weaknesses and breaches are reported upwards
• Recommend changes to the contracts and delivery of services to provide modern innovative services supporting the business’ targets and objectives
• Hold regular meetings with the service providers and ensure that reports are prepared to assist the Security Director during contract review meetings ISO 9001; 14001 & 45001 – Quality, Environmental and Health & Safety Standards
• Adhere to the Thorburn Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality (SHEQ) Management System’s Policies and Procedures as applicable to this position Ad Hoc
• Any reasonable action requested by management

Skills and Competencies    

• South African security legislation
• Security Operational Processes
• Health and Safety legislation
• Working knowledge of MS Office 
• English literate proficient (verbal & written communication)
• Organization & leadership
• Conflict Management
• Dispute resolution
• Safety risk management 
• Excellence communication and service oriented skills 
• Ability to manage and motivate team members for optimal performance and compliance 
• Knowledge of Mine Health and Safety Act, Criminal Procedure Act, The Private Security Industry  and Regularity Act and Explosives Act & Firearms Control Act
• Knowledge of Mine Health and Safety Act, Criminal Procedure Act, The Private Security Industry  and Regularity Act and Explosives Act & Firearms Control Act
• Knowledge of Logistics and Equipment Maintenance/Management 
• Knowledge of crime scene investigation (Experience and formal qualification will be advantageous)
• Knowledge of CCTV, Alarm and Security Systems (Experience and formal qualification will be adventageous)
• Incident /Accident Investigation experience (Formal qualification will be advantageous)

Qualifications    

• Grade 12 or an equivalent qualification
• Security management qualification will be advantageous
• PSIRA Grade A certificate
• Valid driver’s license
• Armed Reaction Experience and Qualification (NQF & SASETA recognised)
• SAPS Competency to handle a Handgun and Shotgun (Business Purposes)
• Crowd/Riot Control Training (Including Conflict Management) 
• SETA Approved 4 x 4 Training 

Closing Date    
2025/07/18