Branch Manager - PTA North

SUMMARY:
A vacancy exists for the Branch Manager in the Guarding Division based at the Pretoria North Branch.

POSITION INFO:
The suitable candidate’s main responsibilities and duties include, but not limited to, the following:

• 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 Sub Divisions;
• 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 and site lists spread sheet;
• Ensure compliance with 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;

• Grade 12 Certificate;
• PSIRA Registered with a Grade A certificate;
• Firearm Competency for Business purposes for Handgun, Shotgun and Rifle;
• Maximum of 5 years’ experience in the Security Industry and background in ex Security forces;
• Clean disciplinary, criminal and credit record;
• Sound Communication Skill (Verbal and Written);
• Bilingual (English and any other South African language);
• Own reliable Transport for after hour & weekend visits to Site;
• Skills levels 1-3
• Computer literate (MS Office);
• The Area Manager coordinates the provision of contractual and ad hoc security services tothe Client, in compliance with legislation, Client policies and procedures, to ensure SLA and KPI’s are met;
• Assist the Operations team to ensure daily tasks and targets are met;
• Strong interaction capabilities with the client;
• Diligent and neat in appearance;
• Able to obtain a medical fitness certification;
• All applicants will be subject to a screening;
• Ability to work under pressure and take charge;
• Managing Security Officers;
• Conducting SOP and Job Description training with the Security Personnel;
• Attending onsite Security Operations meetings with the Client;
• Compile weekly/monthly incident reports;
• Conducting Site Risk Assessment;
• Management of daily operations;
• Manage the discipline of security personnel on site;
• Managing the disciplinary process on site;
• Manage and promote Health & Safety compliance;
• Managing ad-hoc requests for security;
• Manage Contractors that enter his/her environment and ensure Client Specific Compliance;
• Manage the risks associated with the Contractors working on Site;
• Incident reporting;
• Conducting security sweeps to enforce compliance;
• Keeping the Client informed;