SECURITY MANAGER

This equal opportunity employer requires the services of a

SECURITY MANAGER

This position in the Protection Services division of the company calls for a dynamic and innovative person to be responsible for: 
- Formulating policy and risk prevention strategies 
- Monitoring efficiency and effectiveness of production, including preventing and managing risks 
- Establishing an approach to minimise and prevent theft and losses of the company 
- Managing and evaluating security services provided by a sub-contractor 
- Carrying out special, sensitive and ad hoc investigations 
- Ensuring that adequate, ongoing and focused training is provided to staff and sub-contractor.

Candidates must meet the following requirements: 
- Grade 12 plus National Higher Diploma in Security Studies or Police Administration or any relevant tertiary qualification 
- PSIRA registration as a Grade A Officer 
- At least five years’ experience in a security environment - three of which should have been in a senior managerial position in a diamond or precious metal environment 
- A Code B (08) driver’s licence 
- Good knowledge of and competency in managing human, physical and financial resources 
- Knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework governing the Private Security Sectors, Diamond Act and Precious Metal Act 
- Sound analytical skills 
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Strong organisational ability 
- Willingness to work long and irregular hours 
- Skipper’s licence for at least five sea miles 
- A sound financial background (no ITC listing) 
- No criminal record l Computer literacy.

In return, we offer a competitive salary and large-company benefits, which include medical aid, pension fund, free housing and relocation costs.

Interested candidates who meet the abovementioned requirements are invited to apply to the Personnel Assistant on telephone (027) 831-8308 or to submit a CV to stephanier@alexkor.co.za or fax: (027) 831-1910.

Closing date: 23 October 2012.