Protection Services Principal, E1, HO031/24GS




  • Full Time
  • Sandton, Gauteng

Seriti



Job Details

Division
Head Office

Minimum experience
Mid-Senior

Company primary industry
Mining and Metals

Job functional area
Functional Area

Job Description

When applying, please submit a PDF version of your CV together with certified copies (certification within a 3-month period) of your ID, Drivers and qualifications.Protection Services Principal, E1Seriti, Head Office, Gauteng/Mpumalanga Internally & Externally   Ref no: HO031/24GS Closing date: 19 March 2024  The role:Manage and support the security services on the operation through guiding and advising management on intelligence and legal requirements and implementing effective security measures, including Mine Closure Operations (MCO) and Prospecting Rights (PR) sites. Responsible to provide group security policy development, reviews, and physical security risks & threat assessments. Provide leadership on Seriti Compliance Framework, establish compliance capability and reporting thus ensuring full compliance with organizational policies, standards & procedures and preventing breaches of any applicable legislation. Provide assurance about group wide security legal compliance to regulation including legislation and Act, e.g. (PSIRA, Firearms Control Act, Amended Criminal Procedures Act and Law of Evidence, etc.). The role is responsible to conduct security and public liability audits, as well as high-risk audits to ensure legal compliance and minimize the company’s risk or public liability – overseeing the management of protection services and the external security procured new service providers.  Responsibilities will include but not limited to:Ensure adequate protection of Seriti assets against theft and the influence of fraud through advising management on asset and fraud protection and proactively dealing with / managing any potential threat to company assetsRemaining current with the legislative changes and the technology that impacts the Security services environmentProvide investigative support to the business unitsIdentify security and investigation needs by monitoring security indicators and trendsTimeously reviewing of security vulnerabilities and closeout of actionsCorporate reputation managedEnsure the application of Seriti Code of Conduct (ethical conduct and internet protocols) by all employeesConduct security and public liability audits, as well as high risk audits ensuring adequate public liability cover for legal claims arising from death, illness or bodily injury to any person or damage to property belonging to someone else.  This includes legal defense costs, damages resulting from wrongful arrest, associated assault and defamations claimsAssess and negotiate new service provider contracts for protection services at the operations and oversee the management of the service delivery of the contracting firms through Service Level AgreementsEffective People management, ensuring that roles are well defined and clarified and that competencies and learning paths are developed to human capacity and capabilityBuild and maintain relationship with internal and external stakeholders, including the South African Police ServicesCompile, monitor and control the departmental budget so that spending is in line with Eskom Tied Mines Entity’s requirements through preparing and managing operational budgets for the department Requirements:National Diploma/Degree in Security Risk Management and Forensic Services qualificationsRegistered with the Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA) Grade AFirearm competencyMinimum of 5 years security / investigation related experience, preferably in the mining industryAt least 2 years’ experience in a management / leadership roleExperience in conducting security and public liability auditsExperience in security management, criminal and white-collar crime investigations, security related risk management and prevention managementPrevious involvement in court cases and providing evidence in courtContract and contractor management experienceChange Management experienceKnowledge of relevant legislation including Criminal Procedures Act, Statute Law, Security Officers Act, Law of Evidence Mine Health and Safety Act & Labour LawKnowledge and understanding of Seriti Code of Conduct, Policies and proceduresKnowledge and understanding of the Colliery Administration Procedure Manual (CAPM)Knowledge of protection services systems and proceduresKnowledge of mining industry and applicable legislationKnowledge of best practices in investigation and surveillance techniques, as well as criminal investigation procedures and the law of evidenceCompute literacy (MS Office)Valid driver’s licenseIn possession or able to obtain a valid Certificate of Fitness Advantageous:Criminal Justice Diploma Please note:Please use Google Chrome as default browser when applying to enable the attachment of documentsA CV with certified copies (certification within a 3-month period) of relevant qualifications, together with ID document & valid driver’s license must be accompanied with your applicationAppointments will be made in line with Employment Equity targetsAll applicants are thanked for their interestApplications which have not been responded to within 30 days of closing date should be regarded as unsuccessfulCommunication will be with shortlisted candidates only

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