Head of Security will be responsible for developing and overseeing comprehensive, organization-wide strategies to protect personnel, physical assets, and data.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Planning: Develop, implement, and maintain security policies, protocols, and risk mitigation strategies to ensure compliance and safety.
- Operational Management: Oversee daily security operations, including personnel, surveillance systems, and access control.
- Risk Mitigation & Investigation: Conduct regular risk assessments, identify vulnerabilities, and lead investigations into security incidents.
- Team Leadership: Recruit, train, and manage security staff, ensuring proper skill levels and adherence to procedures.
- Incident Response: Develop, test, and manage emergency response and crisis management plans.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Advise the HR Manager and Business Controller, while building relationships with law enforcement and regulatory agencies.
Qualifications and Skills
- Experience: Usually requires 3+ years in corporate security, law enforcement, mining security or military leadership.
- Knowledge: Expertise in physical security, technology, surveillance systems, and cybersecurity principles.
- Skills: Strong leadership, crisis management, communication, and analytical skills.
- Education: G12 cert. a must and any qualification in Criminal Justice, Security Management, or a related field is often preferred.
