Security Operations Manager - Facilities Department at FSCA South Africa

Purpose of the Job:

• To manage and deliver day-to-day corporate security services, including physical and personnel security, related to FSCA deliverables. 

Key Performance Areas:

• Developing and implementing physical security policies, protocols, and procedures to maintain security standards. 
• Providing input and controlling the budget for security operations and monitoring expenses.
• Organise and oversee all physical and personnel security operations of the FSCA. 
• Directs the activities of security personnel to ensure protection of the organisation’s personnel, physical assets, properties, and resources.
• Demonstrate excellent surveillance and emergency response skills. 
• Be committed to security rules and knowledge of all hazards and threats to safety. 
• Create and preserve an environment where employees, visitors and property are safe and well-protected.
• Manage and oversee the security contract with the security services provider, ensuring good governance and compliance.
• Responsible for the efficient delivery of the security services in line with the Security and Facilities Business Unit’s business plan.
• Manage corporate security to ensure that the FSCA remains efficient and can effectively continue to deliver its mandate.
• Monitor emerging security trends and developments in security management.
• Co-ordinate security engagement in internal and external forums.
• Project manage security management initiatives.
• Draft security reports and proposals on security measures.
• Co-ordinate and compile inputs from FSCA on improvement to security measures and processes.  
• Provide relevant and reliable business information and statistics within specified time frames.
• Effectively communicate on security measures and their applications for various stakeholders.
• Review service provider SLAs continuously to improve service.
• Ensuring that all physical security risks have been identified, treated and mitigated to an acceptable level.

Requirements

• A relevant Security Management Diploma, or equivalent qualification and Certifications.
• Valid PSIRA A-Grade certificate. 
• At least 7 years’ experience in a supervisory or managerial role in a corporate security environment with proven experience as a security manager or similar position. 
• In-depth knowledge of protection services will be beneficial.
• A clear criminal record is essential and overtime work will be required.
• Ex-SAPS or SANDF experience in protection services will be beneficial.