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Main purpose of the job:

• To manage the deployment of armed response vehicles and assist with responding to alarm activations as well as the operational functioning of a shift.

 Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• Matric (Grade 12)
• Valid Driver’s License (minimum 2years)
• Valid Firearm Competency (Business purposes)
• PSIRA Registered Grade B with Armed Response
• Clear Criminal Record

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Overall Purpose of the Job: 

• The Community Operations Manager is to assist the Branch Manager with growth (OI, customers, attrition etc.) and the deployment of the local community strategy within the branch.  The incumbent will be responsible for all operational managerial functions within the branch, including but not limited to the following:

Minimum Requirements

• Senior Certificate or equivalent
• Post matric qualification in General Management advantageous.
• 3 years’ minimum experience, at Mid-Management level.
• Grade B PSIRA Certificate
• Valid driver’s license.
• Firearm competency (Business purposes)
• Grade B Security Certificate – (existing or to be obtained on appointment)

Duties & Responsibilities

Pro-active Strategy

• Develop and continuously revise a pro-active training strategy for the area (patrols, stand-off points, joint operations, visibility drives, etc.).
• Develop an understanding of the customer needs to drive strategy development. In conjunction with the Branch Manager, identify areas of high attrition (service, price and competitors), high crime and low reconnection areas. Arrange at least 1-2 operations in the identified areas per week. Identify any building sites in the area and ensure maximum visibility around these properties.
• Understanding of the competitive landscape as it relates to the pro-active model.
• Work with Branch Management team to investigate and consider area innovations (technology and processes) approaches to pro-active security.
• Develop a crime reduction strategy in area of responsibility. Identify crime trends. Plan and execute special operations (FADT and/or joint operations) to combat the crime trends identified.
• Develop a measuring criteria and reports to show improvement in crime reduction and client growth related to the pro-active strategy.
• Quarterly area security risk assessment to be conducted based on the modus operandi identified from all incidents (identify vulnerable areas within the areas and propose solutions / suggestions to the Branch Manager for further discussion with the community.

SAPS Involvement

• Develop a working relationship with all key persons within the SAPS environment (sector members, sector commanders, CPF, station commander).
• Be a key go-to-person by both operations and business to assist in solving crime incidents through SAPS contacts.
• Attend all SAPS, crime and CPF meetings with the Branch Management team as far as possible.
• Arranging and attending of all joint SAPS operations, visibility drives, roadblocks etc.

Customer Service

• Assist in ensuring that all media channels (WhatsApp groups) are set up (via CMC). Ensure the process of acknowledging messages, despatching and feedback is adhered to.
• Compile and distribute a monthly report to all stakeholders on the pro-active measures taken, and the success thereof.
• Attend all serious crime incidents personally, and assist the client with any/all security needs.
• Regularly meet with LSS site steering committees.

Staff Training

• Work with training resources to ensure that specific proactive training is conducted with all reaction and LSS officers within the area (ensure training is aligned to the pro-active approach).
• Continuous on the job training/evaluations are conducted with all staff – training to include: proactive meet & greets / open gates / stop & question / supervision of LSS guards / identification of possible weak spots (security breaches) / mind set change of reaction officers from reactive to proactive / public space protection.

Marketing Alignment

• Keep marketing and communications informed on developments within this portfolio (Generating and communicating PR material).
• Ensure all operations are recorded (report and photos) and sent to Branch Manager and marketing to arrange for distribution to all clients.
• Understand and manage client perceptions identified through client perception surveys.

General

• Assist Regional Operations Manager with general discipline in the area enforcing patrols, standoff points, and SOP adherence.
• Managing daily, weekly, and monthly compliance and required operational duties:
• Manage all Response areas, measuring service levels on response times and maintaining response targets set out in area KPI.
• Compile reports, Preliminary reports for incidents and accidents, for management.
• Manage and keep standard operating procedures to a high level, ensure that these policies are adhered to daily.
• Control budget and manage overtime and expenses.
• Manage and control all purchases.
• Manage all new employees as required in the recruitment process.
• Manage and keep track of all disciplinary hearings.
• Co-ordinate admin staff to produce statistics on a daily, weekly and quarterly basis.
• Conduct performance appraisals and manage HR manage system.
• Check and control PSIRA registration/Competencies/training monthly.
• Control Fleet requirements, managing fuel, violations, vehicle repairs and services.
• Manage and control FAMS firearms requirements.
• Logistics Management (i.e. distribution and control of firearms, compiling and control of all reports and paperwork).
• Manage Payroll requirements daily and monthly (Time books, leave, OT and absenteeism).
• Manage and improve all processes and resources to ensure compliance with the corporate Zero Harm philosophy.
• Effectively manage incidents, including motor vehicle accidents to improve the Health and Safety of employees.
• Ensure that area response activities are carried out in such a manner to provide excellent customer service (attrition).
• Assisting Regional Manager with the implementation of systems.
• Running “special projects”.
• Dealing with IR related matters and disciplinary enquiries.
• Monitoring/Coaching/Assisting of staff to continually improve them-selves (motivate staff).
• Managing performance goal targets, in line with Operational requirement and company strategy.
• Take direct and full responsibility for the Area. To be on call 24hours.
• Monitoring of BPSI clocking’s and driving discipline of not having unmanaged clocking’s -103s.
• Maintenance and managing of LSS sites.

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Job Description

• A Site Security Manager position is vacant, based on site in Isando, reporting to the Branch Manager. The overall purpose of this position is to ensure that all contractual agreements are adhered to and that the Client’s needs are efficiently and professionally met at all times on site.

Minimum Requirements

• Matric certificate
• Psira Grade A registration and accreditation.
• At least 3 years’ warehouse experience.
• At least 5 years’ Management experience.
• At least 5 years Security Management experience
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001:2000 Quality Management and its requirements.
• People management experience.
• Sound planning, administration, interpersonal communication and client liaison skills are required.
• Strong planning, leadership and organizational skills as well as good interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
• Computer literacy on Microsoft Programs.
• Own reliable transport and valid Driver’s License is required.
• No Criminal Record.
• Must reside in the East Rand/Isando/Kempton Park area.

Key Performance Areas: (Not totally inclusive):

• Constantly evaluating risks / threats and making recommendations to the Client to counter these.
• Ensuring that contractual requirements are met as stipulated by the Client.
• Maintaining good relations between Fidelity Security Services Group and the Client with regard to security services rendered.
• Managing the response and investigation of serious incidents such as theft from premises, vehicle theft, armed robberies, breaking and entering etc.
• Liaising daily with Operations management on various operational issues.
• Submitting relevant weekly / monthly incident and general reports as required by Fidelity Management and client..
• Assisting the Fidelity Operations Management and Client in special events, adhoc requests and any and all investigations.
• Dealing with all required administration matters.
• Ensuring that all shifts are covered on a daily basis.

Skills required:

• Strong planning skills
• Leadership skills
• Organizational skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Communication skills
• Analytical, Critical Thinking skills.

Other personality attributes:

• Ability to meet strict deadlines.
• High methodical working methods are required.
• Attention to details.
• Ability to liaise professionally with personnel at all levels.
• Ability to work without supervision and under pressure.

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Minimum Requirements:

• Matric/Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent. PSIRA Grade A registered.
• Valid Driver’s License with own reliable transport is required.
• At least 10 years’ experience in the security industry.
• At least 5 years’ experience in the Operational Security Management structure.
• Working knowledge of the Firearm Act and Firearm competency.
• Staff management experience is required.
• Computer literacy with expert knowledge of the complete Microsoft package.
• No criminal record or any pending cases.
• Sound planning, administration, interpersonal communication and client liaison skills are required.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills, as well as good interpersonal and communication skills, are essential.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management and its requirements.

Key Performance Areas: (not totally inclusive):

• Maintaining good relations between Fidelity Security Services Group and the Client with regard to security services rendered
• Managing allocated areas to ensure that contractual requirements are met as stipulated by the client
• Ensuring that all Security Officers on the site meet the contractual requirements as stipulated by the Client
• Constantly evaluating the service levels provided and making recommendations to the Client regarding the improvement of services
• General management and supervision of security staff to ensure that required performance is met at all times
• Dealing with all required administration matters
• 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
• Ensuring the timeous submission of employment forms to the Regional Office.
• Submitting relevant weekly / monthly incident and general reports to Management
• Investigating incidents and reporting on such
• Must have sound knowledge of the ISO 9001:2008 Management System.