Security Manager
Job in
Polokwane, Limpopo, South Africa
Listing for:
K-SL Student Hotel
Full Time
position
Listed on 2025-12-27
Job specializations:
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Security
IT Specialist
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Management
Data Science Manager, IT Specialist
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Definition
The security manager is primarily responsible for overseeing the company security and safety functions for employees and clients. The Security Manager will be responsible for strategic planning, organizing, communications and interface with management, employees and law enforcement. The position includes supervising of security team members and assistance with scheduling and personnel issues.
Education and Qualification Requirements:
Minimum Requirements:
Grade 12, N3 or relevant NQF level 4 qualification.Bachelor’s Degree in Security or Risk Management or recognised equivalent.Registration with the South African Institute of Security.PSIRA Grade A-registered and accredited.SAPS firearm competency will be advantageous.Valid EB/Code 8 Drivers LicenseMinimum 10 years’ experience in the security discipline, of which five (5) years should have been at senior management level within the diamond mining security environment.A comprehensive understanding of the security function gained through formal education and complemented with practical experience as a security professional.A sound understanding and skills in terms of business focused security solutions that are pragmatic and innovative.A thorough understanding of mining and processing environments that enables and supports the proactive identification of vulnerabilities that could be exploited by those with criminal intent.Good knowledge and understanding of methodologies relating to physical, electronic and information security, and other security technologies.Extensive experience in conducting forensic investigations and managing and analysing electronic case management databases.Specialist experience in research of organised crime groupings, information gathering and analysis processes and analysis and interrogation of systems data.Specialist experience in understanding and recognising criminal incident behaviour, suspect profiling and identification of organised crime threats.Experience in operating a variety of industry standard analytical tools for effective analyses of data.Been accountable for managing departmental budgets and conducted business planning process and resource allocation.A proven record of building relationships and establishing commitment across a range of stakeholders, internal and external to the organisation.Led and motivated teams of people in a commercial environment and had inputs into their personal and career development through coaching and mentoring.Managed and implemented new ways of working and established effectiveness improvements.Skills Required:
• Knowledge of relevant legislation
• Proven track record in Security management or equivalent environment
• Sound management and leadership skills
• Experience in security and/or enterprise risk management
• Knowledge of security related legislation/policies/procedures/standards and the VPSHR and industry legislation
• Advanced knowledge of product security business processes and loss prevention strategies
• Competence in functional security systems used in the business.
• Outstanding analytical, strategic thinking and risk management skills.
• Must have demonstrable crime information management and criminal investigations acumen.
• In-depth knowledge of database types, data modelling, data mining, data warehousing, business intelligence / data visualization tools.
• Strong problem-solving capability and the sustainment of inquisitiveness.
• Ability to effectively handle conflict, give and take constructive criticism and have a strong persuasive impact on others.
• Good communication and influencing skills to drive change at all levels within the operation.
• Strong financial acumen and analytical ability to identify and assess exposure to risks and to examine alternative risk control techniques.
• Strong strategic and operational planning, decision-making and organisational skills.
• Project management skills
• Knowledge of applicable business communication and business report writing
• Ability to be a great mentor and coach and to build capacity aligned to group strategy within the security function.
• Crisis Management
• Cultural Diversity
• Emergency preparedness and…
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