Security Advisor
On-sitePostmasburg, Northern Cape, South Africa
Job Summary
Conduct comprehensive threat and risk assessments for mining operations, considering geopolitical risks, local security conditions, and potential criminal activities. Develop and implement security plans tailored to site-specific needs, establishing protocols for access control, surveillance, and incident response. Collaborate with local law enforcement to enhance measures and coordinate responses to security threats, while developing crisis management plans for natural disasters or civil unrest. Provide training on security procedures and emergency protocols, oversee security technologies, and protect intellectual property. Guide travel security for employees, foster community relationships, and conduct regular security audits. Deliver reports on security measures and incidents to senior management.
Required Qualifications
- Matric
- National Diploma in Security Risk Management or equivalent (NQF6)
- Bachelor's Degree / BTech Security Risk Management or equivalent (NQF7)
- Registered with the Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA) Grade A
- Firearm Certificate (including SAPS competency certification)
- A clean criminal record
- Must successfully complete a pre-employment polygraph examination
- Executive Protection Course
- Voluntary Principles on Human Rights and Security
- Handling of less lethal weapons
- SA Drivers Licence
- 5 - 7 years of Security Management, preferably in the mining industry, of at least two years in an advisory role
- Experience in security management, criminal investigations, and intelligence networks
- Experience in conducting security and public liability audits
- Expert knowledge in security technological systems and processes
- Riot Control and Strike Management
- Working knowledge of the Criminal Procedures Act, PSIRA Act and Mine Health and Safety Act
- Knowledge of industry best practices about tactical response
- Basic knowledge of applicable business communication
- Experience in Security Project Management
- Demonstrated experience managing specialised security functions such as alarm response, crowd/incident/riot management/aviation security
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs
- Must be available for weekend shifts
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in security management, criminal investigations, and intelligence networks
- Experience in conducting security and public liability audits
- Expert knowledge in security technological systems and processes
- Riot Control and Strike Management
- Working knowledge of the Criminal Procedures Act, PSIRA Act and Mine Health and Safety Act
- Knowledge of industry best practices about tactical response
- Basic knowledge of applicable business communication
- Experience in Security Project Management
- Demonstrated experience managing specialised security functions such as alarm response, crowd/incident/riot management/aviation security
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