Security Manager

Afrirent Holdings is looking for a Security Manager to drive the development and implementation of an Afrirent protective security services strategy, plan, and budget, focused on preventative measures to safeguard the Afrirent’s business; direct and oversee the implementation of all security measures and programs that provide protection and ensures the safety of Afrirent’s employees, assets, and clients.

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**

**Development of a Security Strategy and Procedures**
- Develops and implements Afrirent’s security strategy, operational plans, policies, procedures, standards and protocols in accordance with legislation, security structures and standards
- Develops and manages the implementation of security measures, policies and procedures to protect Afrirent’s employees, assets and stakeholders
- Keeps abreast of the latest developments and implementation of security controls
- Monitors and stays current on the latest technical advances in security-related assets to ensure that Afrirent’s physical security infrastructure is effective and up to date
- Ensures that standard procedures for all security-related issues are in place and periodically updated
- Manages the development of effective technology solutions and innovations in security management techniques to safeguard Afrirent assets, including intellectual property
- Designs a security risk management program and implementation thereof
- Plans, programs for, and directs the total physical security effort for Afrirent

**Security Management and Operations**
- Facilitates and implements Minimum Physical Security Standards (MPSS) and Minimum Information Security Standards (MISS)
- Conducts security risk-assessments to ensure that appropriate measures are put into place to protect visitors, staff, buildings, information and assets
- Coordinates the provision, management, and control of security services within Afrirent
- Develops, implements and manages multi-location security systems
- Manages the delivery of security services to all Afrirent locations
- Develops a process to continuously streamline electronic security to achieve best practice outcomes
- Manages existing human resources at all locations to ensure that business needs are achieved
- Drafts security risk management and investigative reports for submission to line management
- Manages the security requirements for special events
- Implements the continuous improvement of systems
- Responds to security incidents and breaches effectively and limits Afrirent’s exposure, liability and reputational risk
- Maintains a database of security related information, CCTV, Access, ID’s and site plans to assist in strategic decisions, CAPEX Planning and OPEX Budgets for the Security Department.
- Plans, programs for, and directs Afrirent’s emergency response program as it pertains to security and liaison with local medical emergency response
- Ensures the provision of adequate security in all Afrirent offices
- Mitigates all security related risks as identified in the security risk register and ad hoc risk assessments
- Implements and manages Security ISO standards
- Responds to security related problems reported, including the making of independent judgments and decisions on diverse matters ranging from violations of security procedures to serious emergencies involving law enforcement or medical authorities
- Establishes and oversees the implementation of a security forum

**Budget Management**
- Manages the security budget and assumes accountability with regards to expenditure

**Stakeholder Management and Collaboration**
- Collaborates with all business units to assess and advise on security needs e.g. data centres, storage locations
- Collaborates with the teams to develop detailed security plans which incorporates routes, destinations and enhances route optimisation / journey management
- Conducts intelligence gathering, related to crime trends and analyses intelligence which impacts on the business
- Builds and manages relationships with senior police and intelligence officials
- Manages and assists in investigations, both criminal and forensic
- Assists and advises management in the development of emergency plans, practices and procedures
- Develops security education programs for management and employees to establish and improve security awareness
- Coordinates with management on matters pertaining to access control and other security-related issues for all Afrirent facilities

**Administration and Reporting**
- Compiles and submits comprehensive monthly, quarterly and annual reports of all security-related issues
- Conducts investigations into all accidents and incidents, records and reports on findings

**People Management**
- Leads, develops and motivates a high performing team, engendering a culture of excellence, accountability, and transparency, including responsibility for the career development and performance management of the security team
- Monitors and evaluates the