Manager – Security Risk Management at Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC)

• The incumbent shall be responsible for the security risk management function within the ECDC.
• The role entails assessment of security risks facing the ECDC brand, assets and personnel; formulation of a comprehensive strategy for security risk management; development of an operational plan relating to prevention and mitigation of identified security risks; as well as directing and monitoring of the implementation of responsive measures.
• The incumbent shall also be expected to spearhead and maintain relations and partnerships with relevant security structures provincially and nationally directed at strengthening security relating to ECDC brand, assets and personnel through accessing requisite expertise and support.
• Functions under this role include the development of a Security Risk Management Policy and Plan for the ECDC and a framework for the conducting physical and non-physical security appraisals for ECDC properties and directing the development and implementation of a vetting strategy, where required.
• The incumbent shall be expected to provide specialist security advice and recommendations to EXMA, Board and key stakeholders with an ultimate aim of establishing and maintaining a professional security risk management function within the ECDC. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE 

• A relevant bachelor’s degree or NQF Level 7 qualification. 
• A minimum of 7 years relevant working experience in security risk management and/or intelligence services field with at least three years at middle management or senior consultancy level. 
• A deep understanding of security threats and risk assessment frameworks is a must.