Head of Security - (PA 1317) at Volkswagen Group South Africa

Job Description and Responsibilities

• Work with other executives to prioritize security initiatives and spending based on appropriate risk management and/or financial methodology.
• Crisis Management, the Head of Security has the responsibility as the crisis team officer and hence participate and contribute as a key member of the Crisis Management Organisation to coordinate in the event of any security disaster/emergency.                  
• Work with external consultants as appropriate for independent security audits.
• Produce weekly feedback report on approved format document for VWAG Group Security.            
• Approve all security and fire detection/protection fittings and devices recommended by Planning Department for new projects.
• Participate in planning meetings related to projects with a security and fire protection bias.
• Assess security requirements for CAPEX and submit accordingly.
• Verify and approve the Transport (Taxi) invoices. Evaluate utilisation and amend transport requirements accordingly, in negotiation with the Union(NUMSA)
• Develop and sustain relationships with high-level law enforcement and security organizations and private sector counterparts to ensure a complete understanding of the security environment in the country.
• Approve all procedures relating to the process of stolen Company vehicle recoveries and identification, on a countrywide scale.
• Identify protection goals, objectives (MBO’s) and metrics consistent with corporate strategic plan.
• Oversee incident response planning including the investigation of security breaches, and assist with disciplinary and legal matters associated with such breaches as necessary

Education and Experience

• Tertiary (Degree/Diploma) qualification in Security Risk Management, with focus on Business Management
• 10 years minimum experience in the Security industry of which 5 years should be in a management role.
• Comprehensive security experience in various security areas e.g. crisis management, investigations, operational security, international security exposure, etc. 
• Experience with security auditing, security risk management, as well as contract and vendor negotiation.