Area Manager

SUMMARY:
A Vacancy exists for an Area Manager in the Guarding Division based in Western Cape
 
The suitable candidate’s main responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to, the following:   

POSITION INFO:
Render a comprehensive pro-active security service; Liaise with client, Regional Clients and handle all internal and External Security queries; Ensure client satisfaction and retention; Sustain growth and profitability; Increase and sustain the performance and productivity of all staff; Sub-Contractor and Subdivisions Planning and management; To deliver effective team management; Financial management; Personnel management; Carrying out dynamic security and safety risk assessment; Maintaining effective relationships with client staff, management and contractor and service providers Providing reports and recommending process improvements; Acting as a focal point for security operations decision making during routine and emergency situations; Adhering to compliance standards and relevant laws; Alignment and liaison with all security service provider; Alignment and to ensure allocation of all responsible sites are kept up to date, polygons and site lists spread sheet; Ensure compliance to the Company's disciplinary code; Ensure that all company SOP's are followed; Ensure training takes place as and when required; After hour visits and willing to work long hours; Any other duties deemed relevant to the role;  Preferred qualifications\/attributes\/skills:        PSRA certification - Grade A; Grade 12 or equivalent qualification; Minimum 5 years' operational management experience\/exposure; Good Labour Relations skills; Excellent written & verbal communication skills; A working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); Bilingual (English and any other South African language); Good interpersonal and customer relations; Ability to work independently and under pressure; Willing to work extensive hours as and when required; Willing to work after hours and be on standby; Clean disciplinary, criminal and credit record; Code 08 Drivers license and own reliable transport; Experience of implementing Quality Management Standards; The ability to manage and deliver projects, draft and implement policies and influence senior stakeholders; Experience of working with control room systems; Analytical and quality focused - able to produce accurate management information; Excellent presentation and IT skills are required; Target and KPI focused yet able to deliver whilst maintaining employee engagement; Excellent people and performance management skills: motivate, coach, develop, inspire and ability to identify training needs; Firearm competency in all three firearms; Employment consideration will be in accordance with the Employment Equity Act requirements  Should you not hear from us within 14 days after closing date, your application should be considered unsuccessful