Responsibilities:
• Protection of assets and personnel at the mine in accordance with Corporate Guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures
• Develop and implement measurements to ensure that the security team complies with the Client’s policies and procedures to deliver best practice in security and risk management
• Guide, influence and educate line management on all matters relating to emergency and security issues
• Provide leadership, supervision, skills training and support for employees to ensure all staff adhere to the Client’s guidelines regarding the use of Force and Voluntary Principles
• Prepare and operate within mining budgets for operations and capital projects and report on costs as required
• Provide written and/or verbal reports and information as required by management and government
authorities
• Implement, audit and ensure an appropriate Policy and Procedure Manual for the hand-over of security matters exists, including security hardware equipment and security procedures
• Implement and maintain a security electronics service contract or a site-based capability
• Ensure compliance with all reporting requirements related to security systems/events and make this information available to legitimate parties as required
• Develop relationships and networks to monitor activity within the local area and ensure that the Client is thoroughly briefed on any potential threat to its employees, assets and ongoing operations
• Liaise closely with regulatory authorities including the police to ensure that any losses and criminal activity affecting operations and business are reported, investigated and dealt with appropriately
• Liaise with maintenance contractors to ensure regular maintenance of security equipment
• Implement compliance measures and audit security measures within the company
Qualifications & Experience:
• Post-matric Qualification in Military/Police training of the level of commissioned officer or above
• Further studies/qualification in Security/Risk Management will be advantageous
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in a similar role
• Comprehensive knowledge of all aspects of security and assets protection matters in the mining industry; technical knowledge of security management, investigations, surveillance and administration
• Good understanding of political/economical/financial/social sensitivities around mine operations
• Significant experience and sound judgment in dealing with conflict situations and analysing conflicting data and scenarios. Advising superiors on an appropriate plan of action
• Excellent verbal and written communication in English
• Microsoft Office Professional
• Demonstrated experience in managing subordinates.
