Security Area Manager

Cape Town - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 13 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Operations

Job Summary

A Security Area Manageroversees security operations across multiple sites or a specific geographic region. They act as a strategic link between corporate leadership and site-level security teams ensuring consistent safety standards and regulatory compliance across all locations.

Responsibilities

Multi-Site Oversight:Coordinate and supervise security operations personnel and equipment across several branches or facilities within an assigned region.

Strategy & Policy Implementation:Develop and enforce standardized security protocols emergency response plans and safety procedures across the area.

Risk & Vulnerability Management:Conduct regular risk assessments and security audits at different sites toidentifyvulnerabilities and implement mitigation measures.

Personnel Management:Hire train and manage site-level security supervisors and guards. This includes setting rostersmonitoringperformance and conducting disciplinary actions.

Incident Investigation:Lead preliminary investigations into security breaches theft or medical emergencies and provide detailed reports to senior management.

Budgeting & Financial Control:Manage the security budget for the entire area including controlling expenses for staffing technology upgrades and maintenance.

Liaison & Collaboration:Act as the primary point of contact for local law enforcement emergency services and external security vendors.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Matric/Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent. PSIRA Grade A registered.
Valid Drivers 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.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority

Multi-Site Oversight:Coordinate and supervise security operations personnel and equipment across several branches or facilities within an assigned region.

Strategy & Policy Implementation:Develop and enforce standardized security protocols emergency response plans and safety procedures across the area.

Risk & Vulnerability Management:Conduct regular risk assessments and security audits at different sites toidentifyvulnerabilities and implement mitigation measures.

Personnel Management:Hire train and manage site-level security supervisors and guards. This includes setting rostersmonitoringperformance and conducting disciplinary actions.

Incident Investigation:Lead preliminary investigations into security breaches theft or medical emergencies and provide detailed reports to senior management.

Budgeting & Financial Control:Manage the security budget for the entire area including controlling expenses for staffing technology upgrades and maintenance.

Liaison & Collaboration:Act as the primary point of contact for local law enforcement emergency services and external security vendors.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Matric/Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent. PSIRA Grade A registered.
Valid Drivers 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.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority