View Vacancy - Security Manager, (Department for International Trade), Johannesburg

Main purpose of job:

To lead and manage the security team (supported by the Overseas Security Manager) and be the British High Commission’s first point of contact for security matters in Johannesburg 

The role is expected to oversee and manage security of: personnel; buildings; systems; equipment; and procedures. A key part of the job is to provide insights around key security issues, risks and opportunities for improvement.

You will be involved in the following key activities:

Management security at the Consulate-General office and British High Commissioner’s Residence (40%)

• With the support of the OSM, manage and directly supervise the DIT/British Council security team. Lead and motivate the team to deliver consistently high levels of performance. Ensure the Guard Force is effectively supervised.
• Oversee control of access arrangements at DIT and the British Council
• Conduct periodic patrols and security checks of the Consulate-General and British High Commissioner’s Residence, including outside normal working hours, reporting any anomalies to the OSM (or PSO) 

Security advice and support (20%)

• Provide general advice on physical and procedural security matters at DIT/ BC premises.
• Assess and provide security advice and ground support to staff visiting DIT.
• Provide security advice and support for VIP visits (working with colleagues in Johannesburg).
• Assist the OSM/PSM Pretoria in conducting periodical physical security checks of UK-based staff residences, including security surveys before purchase or leasing.
• Assist the OSM in conducting security surveys of hotels in Johannesburg
• Assist with visits made by the Overseas Security Manager and lead on recommendations
• Create strong working relationships with relevant South African Police Department, diplomatic police, local police and private security providers.
• Deliver security for high profile events at DIT premises and Tweedale residence managing the guard force
• Keep abreast of the news, particularly the local and national news, and report any items of security significance – local protest or threats - promptly to the DPSO, OSM and PSO
• Lead on security queries providing information and guidance to staff as required.
• When called on, travel to Pretoria to support major High Commission events and visits in Gauteng.

Security control and testing (20%)

• Maintain the security equipment inventory at the DIT Office (security fences, barriers, metal detector arches, X-ray scanners, radios etc), ensuring that you are able to operate and advise the security team and staff members on the use of the equipment.
• Arrange for the regular maintenance of the DIT security equipment, reporting any difficulties to the OSM in an accurate and timely manner.
• Conduct weekly tests of the fire, incident and bomb alarms, recording the results as necessary
• Supervise the operation and testing of the local emergency radio network(s) where applicable.
• Maintain a record of locks and keys under your control.
• Ensure the Guard Force examine all mail for improvised explosive devices, chemical or other threats and are properly trained in the scanners operation
• Liaise with the local guarding company to ensure that they are aware of our security needs and the performance of their staff using KPIs. Assist with the development of their security awareness
• Be able to operate the DIT CCTV system.
• Arrange and conduct regular fire and emergency evacuation drills or as directed by the OSM. Record dates and all results.
• Act as Fire Safety Officer for DIT  

Administrative tasks (10%)

• In conjunction with the OSM, liaise with the South African Police Diplomatic Protection Branch and with the security staff at other friendly Missions, ensuring that necessary contact names/telephone numbers that would be required during an emergency are always up to date.
• Manage the local security expenditure budget (equipment, uniforms, etc).

 Reporting (10%)

• Prepare reports on matters of security interest, including regular quarterly incident returns, for the OSM
• Record any breaches of security. 

Fully apply policies and guidelines as requested by the British High Commission, Pretoria.

Perform other activities required by the line manager in this position.

Resources managed (staff and expenditure):

4 security guards and local security budget

• Security related degree
• Risk Management Training
• Senior security supervisory role
• Drivers licence
• Proficient using the latest version of MS Office
• Knowledge of security protocols
• Experience in contract management