Regional Security Manager - Western Cape at Dis-Chem Pharmacies

Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies has an opportunity available for a Regional Security Manager who will lead security operations across a region, ensuring effective implementation and deployment of security controls, management of security personnel, and reduction of shrink and operational risk.

Minimum Requirements…

Essential:

• Diploma or certification in Security or Risk Management or 5-7 years’ experience in retail security or loss prevention.
• Leadership experience advantages

Responsibilities

Strategy and Value delivery

• Implement regional security strategies and loss prevention initiatives.
• Manage deployment and effectiveness of security guards and controllers.
• Monitor store-level shrink, theft, and security risks.
• Ensure effective use of security systems and tools.

Leadership and collaboration

• Manage and support store-level security personnel and external service providers.
• Partner with store managers, regional and divisional teams on security matters.
• Collaborate with Head of Security on risk mitigation strategies.
• Support and manage investigations and incident resolution.

Governance and risk

• Ensure compliance with security policies and procedures.
• Monitor and report on security incidents and risks.
• Conduct audits and inspections of store security standards.
• Escalate high-risk issues and incidents.

Key Skills

• Strong operational security management capability.
• Understanding of retail store operations.
• Risk identification and problem-solving.
• Stakeholder engagement.
• Strong communication skills.

Key Performance Indicators

• Commercial and Stock Performance – Regional Shrink and loss
• Operational Excellence - Security incident rates and resolution Effectiveness of security, personnel, processes and controls.
• Governance& Risk - Compliance with security standards and Store safety and risk metrics
• Customer outcomes – Management of security related incidents&
• People& Culture – Culture Formula

Special Conditions of Employment:

• South African citizen
• MIE, clear criminal and credit
• Driver’s license and/or own reliable transport

Remuneration and benefits:

• Market related salary
• Medical aid
• Provident fund
• Staff account

Closing Date 02 October 2026