Security Manager at IDC

Posting End Date

2 May 2026

Qualification and Experience

• A relevant Degree in Security Management, Risk Management, Law Enforcement, or a related field.
• A post-graduate qualification will be an added advantage
• PSIRA Grade A registration (compulsory)
• A minimum of 8 to 10 years’ experience in Security Management
• Demonstrated experience in enterprise security risk management, contract management, and service provider oversight.
• Proven experience in managing security within large portfolios of buildings, including vacant or moth-balled assets.
• Relevant systems knowledge and experience within a Security Environment
• High integrity and good judgment in handling confidential information
• Demonstrated ability to successfully work with peers and internal customers at all levels

Roles and Responsibilities

Security Strategy, Risk and Governance

• Develop, implement, and continuously review an integrated security strategy aligned with organisational risk, business objectives, and statutory requirements.
• Identify, analyse, and mitigate security threats across people, assets, information, facilities, and corporate events.
• Facilitate area business risk assessments and contribute to contingency and business continuity planning in collaboration with Risk Management.
• Monitor the internal and external security environment and proactively implement measures to manage emerging risks.
• Provide professional security advice and recommendations to the Head of Facilities Management, Enterprise Risk Management, and other governance structures.

Operations, Controls and Compliance

• Establish, implement, and maintain security policies, procedures, standards, and best practices.
• Lead and oversee site inspections, security audits, investigations, and reviews across all locations.
• Ensure quarterly security risk assessments are conducted for: IDC Head Office, Regional offices, Moth-balled properties secured on behalf of IDC business units. Ensure risk assessments are formally documented, cost-impacted, and integrated into Enterprise Risk Management, audit action plans, and Facilities operational plans.
• Monitor the implementation and effectiveness of agreed security risk mitigation measures and recommend adjustments where risk profiles change.
• Manage emergency preparedness, crisis response, and contingency execution to ensure business continuity.
• Ensure compliance with applicable legislation, regulations, and industry standards (including MISS and related security frameworks).

Security Service Providers and Cost Effectiveness

• Oversee the appointment, management, and performance monitoring of Security Service Providers (SSPs).

Critically evaluate all security proposals and cost submissions from service providers to ensure that:

• Costs are commensurate with the identified level of risk
• Proposed measures directly address key and high-risk findings
• Over-securitisation, duplication, or low-value interventions are avoided
• Ensure that implemented security solutions deliver value for money, are sustainable, and aligned to IDC’s financial and governance principles.
• Monitor ongoing performance, contract compliance, and cost effectiveness of security services and recommend improvements where required.

Operational Security Management

• Lead and manage the internal security team to ensure delivery of a professional, reliable, and business-integrated security service.
• Ensure effective incident management, investigation, reporting, and escalation of security incidents in line with IDC procedures.
• Maintain strong working relationships with law enforcement agencies, regulatory bodies, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure effective implementation of security awareness programmes for IDC employees and service providers.

Risk, Audit and Compliance

• Work closely with Risk Management and Internal Audit to support audits, risk mitigation plans, and corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with applicable legislation, IDC policies, and regulatory requirements relating to security and safety.
• Contribute to business continuity, disaster recovery, and emergency preparedness planning from a security risk perspective.

Roles and Responsibilities (cont.)

Technology and Systems

• Provide oversight and optimisation of electronic and physical security systems, including access control, CCTV, alarms, asset tracking, emergency control systems and Other Electronic Systems (OB, etc)
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation in security systems, processes, and controls to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Ensure security technology solutions remain fit-for-purpose and aligned with risk exposure.

Financial and Resource Management

• Plan, manage, and monitor the security budget to ensure cost-effective deployment of resources.
• Identify opportunities to improve value for money while maintaining robust security controls.
• Support procurement, contract management, and performance oversight of security service providers.
• Stakeholder, Investigation and External Liaison
• Maintain effective working relationships with internal stakeholders, including Audit, Enterprise Risk Management, and business units.
• Work closely with Audit on control weaknesses, risk mitigation plans, and security-related investigations.
• Manage liaison with external stakeholders, including law enforcement agencies, government departments, regulatory bodies, and industry forums.
• Represent the organisation at relevant security forums and stakeholder engagements.

People Management and Capability Development

• Lead, manage, and develop the security team to deliver professional, value-adding services.
• Promote a culture of ethics, accountability, service excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Drive security awareness initiatives across the organisation to strengthen risk consciousness and compliance.

Financial Management

• Develop and manage Budget: Capex and Opex, as well as life cycle cost management
• Monitor and control costs and report variance
• Create a business case motivating for upgrade, replacement and value-adding opportunities to improve efficiency or modernisation, etc
• Review the cost of spares received from contractors and ensure that the material cost is market-related
• Review the costs of work when completed, and ensure that labour and material costs are reasonable
• Monitor breakdown and call-out frequency and check that repair costs are realistic.
• Analyse maintenance operations to find efficiencies that will minimise costs.
• Scrutinise payment claims and arrange payment
• Obtain quotations and motivation from the Head of Facilities Management.

Communication

• Set up and manage regular contract meetings
• Set up a progress meeting regarding project progress
• Set up regular update meetings with the manager, internal support and maintenance

Ensure Compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act

• Provide oversight to ensure full compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and applicable regulations, standards, and internal procedures.
• Oversee contractor OHS management, by verifying competency and adherence to the permit-to-work system; ensure site access and work activities align to approved permits, risk assessments, and method statements.
• Ensure OHS inspections, compliance audits, and statutory testing programmes; ensure findings are documented, escalated, and closed out through corrective and preventative actions.
• Lead and coordinate emergency preparedness and response arrangements (as designated Emergency Controller), including drills, stakeholder coordination, and post-incident recovery actions.
• Direct and/or support incident investigations, root-cause analysis, and statutory reporting; ensure lessons learnt are implemented and monitored to prevent recurrence.