Head of Security at SaroAfrica International Limited

Duties / Responsibilities

• Support the achievement of company operational targets with the strict minimum number of security incidents.
• Organize and supervise the teams of Security Guards, with the assistance of his Security Supervisors, in order to ensure a peaceful operation at all times on the Estates.
• Maintain, in cooperation with the Workshop Manager, a fleet of vehicles commensurate to the needs of the task, and issue documented recommendations with regards to additional or different equipment requirements.
• Keeps a constant working relationship with local law enforcement agencies (police, MoPol, Army) to get their full support if the need arises.
• Keep an updated planning of all Security activities, including trainings, patrols, staff hires and layoffs, to keep the Security Department optimally dimensioned with the Company operations.
• Report regularly to the Managing Director, Agric Director, Technical Director and all other Heads of Departments about past, ongoing and planned activities, and flag all existing or potential issues, with proposed solutions.
• Support and assist Agric Director and ESG teams in the implementation of all environmental and health and safety initiatives
• Strictly abide to the highest standards in Security Management, in full compliance with:
  • IFC Performance Standards 4 guidelines:
    • Handbook on the Use of Security Forces in Private Sector Projects
    • Risk Assessments
    • Security Management Plans
    • Contracting with Private Security
    • Engaging with Public Security Forces
• Assist with reporting against targets and KPIs to GM/ MD SARO to assess and improve business performance.

Requirements

• Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 5 years experience.
• Age Requirement: 30 – 45 years.