Group Head: Group Security Management Department

SUMMARY:
To provide strategic leadership and guidance to the Group Security Management Department, encompassing oversight of comprehensive, integrated multidisciplinary security management function across the company Group.

POSITION INFO:
JOB DESCRIPTION

• Provide leadership and strategic direction to all the company security functions.
• Monitor and advise on local and international developments regarding security threats, vulnerabilities and trends and implement appropriate counter measures.
• Lead and oversee the strategic company response to security incidents and exposures.
• Provide capability to execute security operations.
• Liaise with the relevant state security organs, including financial and cash sectors, on matters of strategic interest.
• Develop capable security staff and provide appropriate technology, processes and equipment that will facilitate optimal security services.
• Provide and lead the implementation of strategies, policies, standards and compliance relevant to the activities of the company in respect of the cash industry.
• Direct and coordinate the department’s financial and budget to fund activities and increase efficiencies.

• An Honours degree in Security, Security Risk Management or an equivalent NQF8 qualification; and
• 13−15 years’ experience in security, law enforcement and/or security risk management, preferably in a high-value asset sector, of which at least 6 years should have been in a senior general management position.

• A general management qualification.

• sound knowledge of strategy development, general management, financial management, governance and risk management as well as high value asset distribution;
• in-depth working knowledge and an understanding of the management of diversity, strong leadership qualities and the ability to handle pressure and resolve conflict;
• strong verbal and written communication skills in English, with capability interact professionally at all levels both within and outside the company;
• be a self-starter and an original thinker with quick learning abilities, strong initiative and drive;
• leading change;
• strategic thinking;
• building and maintaining trust;
• developing and empowering others;
• fostering diversity and inclusion;
• leading teams through effective communication and collaboration;
• managing complexity and ambiguity;
• building and maintaining relationships;
• driving results; and
• sound judgement and decision-making.