Head of Security

4 days ago

Durban, South Africa Transnet Full time

**_ Equity Statement :Preference will be given to suitably qualified Applicants who are members of the_**
**_designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the Organisation/Operating_**
**_Division._**

**_ Alternative Application Methods: (Completed Curriculum Vitae to be submitted)_**

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**_ Operating Division : Transnet Freight Rail_**

**_ Position Title : Head of Security_**

**_ Employee Group : Permanent_**

**_ Department : Security_**

**_ Location : Durban_**

**_ Reporting To : Head: Ops, Compliance & Vetting_**

**_ Grade Level : D_**

**_ Reference Number : 50018042_**

**_ Position Purpose:_**
- To assist in the total management of the security function within the TFR defined security corridors.
- To define, drive, and continuously improve the security operations center technology strategies.
- Evaluate, coordinate, and oversee the daily corridor security operations, and liaison
- Co-ordinate regular security assessments within the corridor for weakness identification.
- Assist in the development, review, and implementation of security policy, procedures at respective depots within the

Corridor;
- **_ Position outputs:_**
- To assist in the management of the total security function (personnel, physical, communication, information, and surveillance

security)
- Initiates short and long-term security strategies for respective security functions to continuously enhance operational

effectiveness
- Consult with Depot Managers to develop and implement operational procedures, policies, and best practice security models
- Manage and direct the effective implementation of new technologies and the utilization of existing systems
- Develop and maintain effective relationships with internal departments to coordinate the implementations of all

security-related functions across the entire corridor
- Perform security operations, security threat assessment, and provide advisory services
- Assess and remediate incidents including driving root cause analysis and correction
- Conduct monitoring of security events and escalate to appropriate parties
- Ensure all security capabilities owned and operated by the Security Department are operating effectively. Responsible for

identifying continuous security capability improvements that will help protect the rail infrastructure.
- Establish and maintain operational plans with clear tasks and delivery dates to ensure successful joint execution of

security-related operations
- Maintain security operations and administrative procedures to ensure daily operations are documented in a clear and

concise fashion
- Provide awareness activities about the security operations capabilities and practices
- Provide leadership and support of security operations activities, including but not limited to security architecture, physical

security, and service desk operations
- Provide coaching and mentoring to depots security operational staff
- Serves as a key point of contact to ensure the delivery of high-quality services for assigned account; evaluates service

quality and initiates any necessary communication and/or corrective action on time
- Implements key performance measures, and tracking tools in cooperation with stakeholders to enhance security team

effectiveness and performance
- Coordinates and performs security threat reviews using industry best practices and specific assessment tools
- Meet weekly with Depots Managers for performance reviews; addresses any actual or potential problems and provide

support in security planning
- Coordinate with the Training Manager to define and update the training needs for the staff
- Assist to review, develop and implement all operational procedures to ensure that they are effective, represent best practice,

and are properly adhered to across the corridor
- To ensure proper and adequate coordination of the security function at the corridor
- To ensure correct and timeous availability of information for decision making and ensure data integrity for security databases
- To ensure effective management and efficient deployment of security resources
- To implement security operational business plan to ensure alignment with the security strategic objectives.
- To ensure efficient and effective functioning of security resources, processes, and procedures

**_Qualifications & Experience:_**
- NQF Leve 7 Qualification in security management or the criminal justice cluster and/or extensive relevant training in

management of large-scale in Security Operations and Stakeholder Liaison.- Minimum 8 years’ experience within the Security industry in managing security operations, of which at least 4 years in a

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