Area Manager

A vacancy exists for an **Area Manager **stationed at our **Cape Town Regional Office** reporting to the Regional Manager. The main purpose of this position is to manage several Operational Managers in covering the following key area’s; to ensure the posting of Security officers, that all site security requirements are adhered to and that the Client’s needs are efficiently and professionally met at all times.

**Experience, Requirements and Qualifications**:

- Matric/Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent.
- Must be PSIRA Registered and Accredited (Min Grade B) Grade A preferred.
- Valid Driver’s 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.
- Extensive knowledge on HR and IR Policies and Procedures.
- Strong leadership, organisational skills as well as good interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
- Must have sound knowledge of ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System and its requirements.
- Financial skills, Budgeting and knowledge of financial reports.
- Sound Planning and Administration skills a must.
- Excellent client liaison skills are critical.

**Job Description / Key Performance Areas**:(Not totally inclusive)
- Managing several Operations Managers in allocated areas to ensure that contractual requirements are met as stipulated by the Clients.
- Maintaining good relations between Fidelity Security Services Group and the Client with regards to security services rendered.
- Ensuring that all Security Officers on site meet the contractual requirements as stipulated by the Clients.
- Constantly evaluating the services levels provided and making recommendations to the client regarding the improvement of services.
- General management and supervision of Operations Managers and supervision of Security staff to ensure that required performance is met at all times.
- Dealing with all required administration matters.
- Liaising daily with Management and Senior Management on various operational matters.
- Ensuring that all HR and Payroll related queries are dealt with promptly.
- Submitting relevant weekly / monthly incident and general reports as required by Management
- Formulate disciplinary action and attend to CCMA matters.
- Manage vehicle fleet, attend to and investigate all vehicle accidents, complete accident reports and complete all WCA Claims.
- Manage firearm registers and controls with support of Armory. Investigate firearm incidents.
- Liaising daily with Regional Management on various Operational matters.
- Must have sound knowledge of the ISO9001:2008 Management System.

**Competencies Required and Personality Attributes**:

- Strong leadership abilities and Management competencies.
- Presenting and communicating information.
- Driving and Managing change.
- Persuading and influencing.
- Innovation and change.
- Goal Setting and Organisational Skills.
- Deadline and Results Driven.
- Customer/Client focus.
- Development of others.

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**_Fidelity Services Group (Pty) Ltd supports global fair practice and business ethics on continuous development of our human capital as the key resource to our success in the markets in which we participate._