Mining Security Manager at Fidelity Services Group

Job Description

The position for a Mining Security Manager is vacant within the Fidelity Security Services Group based within the Witbank and Secunda Area, reporting to the General Manager.  This position will be responsible for the provision of security services to the various Mining Companies and oversee all Crime Prevention/Investigation and Physical Security.

Minimum Requirements

• Matric/Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent.
• PSIRA Grade A/B registered.
• Valid Driver’s License with own reliable transport is required.
• At least 8-10 years’ experience in the Security & Protection Services Industry especially within the Mining Security Sector.
• Working knowledge of the Firearm Act and Firearm competency for Business Purposes.
• Health and Safety experience - within the Mining Industry.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management and its requirements.
• Great knowledge and experience in Organisational and Environmental Health and Safety, equivalent courses completed (SAMTRAC & Risk management, Environmental Health & Safety Management, etc.) will be an added advantage.
• Risk Audits/Risk Assessments, Implementation of client SOP’s.
• Great understanding of Security Management statutory requirements and dynamics.
• Staff management experience is required.
• Computer literacy with expert knowledge of the complete Microsoft package.
• Sound planning, administration, interpersonal communication, and client liaison skills are required.
• Developing of policies/procedures and SOP’s.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills as well as good interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
• No criminal record or any pending cases.
• Medically Fit.
• Own Reliable transport.
• Willing to travel when required.

Key Performance Areas: (not totally inclusive):

• Maintaining good relations between Fidelity Security Services Group and the Client(s) with regards to security services rendered.
• Managing allocated areas to ensure that contractual requirements are met as stipulated by the Client (s).
• Ensuring that all Security Officers on site meet the contractual requirements as stipulated by the Client(s).
• Constantly evaluating the service levels provided and making recommendations to the Client(s) regarding the improvement of security services – Risk Assessments.
• General management and supervision of security staff to ensure that the required performance levels are always met.
• Liaising daily with management on various operational issues
• Liaising daily with Regional Management on various Operational matters.
• Ensuring that all HR related queries are dealt with promptly, formulate disciplinary actions – where applicable.
• Ensuring the timeous submission of reports to both client(s) and Head Office as required.
• Submitting relevant weekly / monthly incident and general reports to Management.
• Investigating incidents and reporting on such.
• Pro-active planning on various sites and clients.

Core Competencies:

• Analytical, Critical Thinking & Planning skills.
• Leadership & Self Development.
• Goal Setting & Organisational skills.
• Driving & Managing change.
• Driven for results.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Communication direction & skills.
• Development of others.
• Teamwork.