Assistant Security Manager

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist the Security Manager in coordinating daily security operations.
• Ensure deployment of manpower according to risk and production schedules.
• Monitor compliance with access control, patrols, and surveillance procedures
• Oversee security shift supervisors and control room operations.
• Enforce rules for access of employees, contractors, and visitors.
• Oversee gatehouse procedures, visitor registers, and vehicle inspections.
• Ensure search and screening protocols (mine property, vehicles, and persons).
• Respond to security breaches, accidents, and incidents.
• Conduct preliminary investigations into theft, assault, negligence, and misconduct.
• Prepare incident reports and maintain evidence integrity.
• Monitor CCTV, biometric systems, perimeter alarms, and intrusion tech.
• Liaise with technical teams for repairs and system downtime logs.
• Implement strategies to prevent theft of chrome/ore, diesel, copper, explosives, tools, and equipment.
• Manage escorting of valuable cargo (e.g., concentrate or fuel deliveries).

Assist In Ensuring Adherence To

• Mine Health & Safety Act (MHSA)
• Occupational Health & Safety Act (OHS)
• PSIRA Regulations

• Site-specific security SOPs

• Participate in internal audits and regulatory inspections

• Support emergency drills (fire, medical, evacuation).
• Coordinate with emergency services and crisis teams.
• Update emergency contact rosters.
• Conduct routine risk assessments for gates, shafts, tailings, stockpiles.
• Identify vulnerabilities such as illegal mining, sabotage, community mobs, protest action.
• Supervise security guards, control room operators, and dog handlers.
• Conduct toolbox talks and refresher training on procedures.
• Assist with disciplinary processes and performance reviews.
• ompile daily, weekly, and monthly security performance reports.
• Maintain incident registers, access logs, and training records.
• Track CCTV downtime and equipment failure.
• Ensure guards comply with PPE standards.
• Report unsafe conditions or hazards noticed during patrols.
• Hold regular meetings with the service providers and ensure that reports are prepared to assist the Security Director during contract review meetings ISO 9001; 14001 & 45001 – Quality, Environmental and Health & Safety Standards
• Adhere to the Thorburn Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality (SHEQ) Management System's Policies and Procedures as applicable to this position Ad Hoc
• Any reasonable action requested by management

Skills and Competencies

• South African security legislation
• Security Operational Processes
• Health and Safety legislation
• Working knowledge of MS Office
• English literate proficient (verbal & written communication)
• Organization & leadership
• Conflict Management
• Dispute resolution
• Safety risk management
• Excellence communication and service oriented skills
• Ability to manage and motivate team members for optimal performance and compliance
• Knowledge of Mine Health and Safety Act, Criminal Procedure Act, The Private Security Industry and Regularity Act and Explosives Act & Firearms Control Act
• Knowledge of Mine Health and Safety Act, Criminal Procedure Act, The Private Security Industry and Regularity Act and Explosives Act & Firearms Control Act
• Knowledge of Logistics and Equipment Maintenance/Management
• Knowledge of crime scene investigation (Experience and formal qualification will be advantageous)
• Knowledge of CCTV, Alarm and Security Systems (Experience and formal qualification will be adventageous)
• Incident /Accident Investigation experience (Formal qualification will be advantageous)

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or an equivalent qualification
• Security management qualification will be advantageous
• PSIRA Grade A certificate
• Valid driver's license
• Armed Reaction Experience and Qualification (NQF & SASETA recognised)
• SAPS Competency to handle a Handgun and Shotgun (Business Purposes)
• Crowd/Riot Control Training (Including Conflict Management)
• SETA Approved 4 x 4 Training