Security Manager

RCL Foods is seeking a Security Manager to join our Sugar Business Unit. The role will be based at our Malelane Mill and report to the SHERQ Executive.

RCL Foods entrusts the Security Manager to:

- Ensure that Corporate Security policies, protocols, standards, and procedures are implemented and adhered to across the entire RCL Sugar Business - manufacturing and agricultural operations.
- Manage all Security Contractors.
- Be accountable for delivery of security services. Manage crime prevention, critical incidents, emergencies, and disaster recovery activities across the full value chain.

**Duties & Responsibilities**:

- Ensure that Corporate Security policies, protocols, standards, and procedures are implemented and adhered to across the entire RCL Sugar Business - manufacturing and agricultural operations.
- Manage all Security Contractors.
- Accountable for delivery of security services. Manage crime prevention, critical incidents, emergencies, and disaster recovery activities across the full value chain.
- Develop minimum standards and ensure Security Contractors adherence as per service level agreement (SLA) and develop capabilities required.
- Ensure a fit-for-purpose Emergency Response Team and Incident Control Centre is in place.
- Ensure compliance with group minimum standards and processes for SCCIDR (security, crime, critical incidents, and disaster recovery) within all Sugar Operations.
- Establish and implement systems, policies and procedures for security checks and vetting of all personnel prior to and during employment with the company.
- Undertaking risk and feasibility studies to determine critical security gaps with a view to initiating further investigations or contemplating improvements to security technology and security presence.
- Drive continuous improvement by flagging gaps and optimising strategies for handling SCCIDR in the Company, including technical reviews on security infrastructure and performance.
- Investigate and manage all security, crime and fraud incidents and all other required investigations including supporting prosecution and follow-up of cases.

**Minimum Requirements**:

- Degree or Diploma in Criminology, Law, Security Management or similar.
- Minimum 8 years’ experience in security at an operations management level.
- SAMTRAC / NEBOSH / similar OHS qualification will be an added advantage.
- Computer literacy is essential.
- Specialist security related training such as alarm & CCTV technician, strike & riot control and similar verifiable training will be advantageous.
- Valid code EB driver’s licence.
- Knowledge of SHE procedures, standards, and policies.
- Knowledge of Security Risk Management principles and procedures.
- Knowledge of Training and Development.
- Proven facilitation & coaching skills.
- Knowledge of risk assessment methodology.
- Knowledge of SHE related legal requirements including OHS Act.
- Knowledge of fire protection equipment and fire prevention techniques.
- The successful individual needs to be an action-orientated, self-starter with good communication skills.
- Ability to interface and demonstrate leadership.
- Must be willing to relocate to Malelane.