The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is a leading scientific and technology research organisation that researches, develops, localises and diffuses technologies to accelerate socio-economic prosperity in South Africa. The organisations work contributes to industrial development and supports a capable state.
Security Operations Manager
About The Job
The CSIR has a vacancy for Security Operations Manager in the Facilities Management Security Services (FMSS) portfolio. The incumbent will manage and co-ordinate all security operations nationally in safeguarding people, assets and property by developing and implementing operations security plans, standard operating procedures and work instructions. The position is based in Pretoria.
Key Responsibilities
- Co-ordinate security operations in all CSIR sites.
- Supervise and co-ordinate CSIR Security Control room staff and activities.
- Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) and standards to implement the security policy.
- Develop and implement operational security plans, including access and egress control, site patrolling, response plans.
- Conduct security awareness and training for in-house and outsourced security personnel on security policy, SOPs, standards and company requirements.
- Conduct security surveys and implement improvement plans.
- Co-ordinating compliance to the National Key Points Act, PSIRA Act, Control of Access to Public Premises and Vehicle Act and other relevant legislations.
- Manage the performance of in-house security staff.
- Management of the SLA of contracted guarding security service provider.
- Management of the Security Receptionists and customer services.
- Participate in relevant Security structures as required, e.g. Security Forum, Joint Planning Committee, etc.
- Ensure that all security systems and equipment are operational and affective.
- Participate in organisational emergency preparedness and response activities.
- Attend to all customer requests / complaints in a prompt and professional manner.
- A 3-year National Diploma or Degree in Security Risk Management or equivalent.
- Minimum of 5 years experience within the security environment and at least 2 of which must have been in a security supervision or management level.
- Experience in conducting security surveys or risk assessments.
- Registration with PSIRA Grade A or B.
- Firearm Competency in the managing and handling of firearms.
- Knowledge of National Key Points Act and Regulations, Minimum Information Security Standards, Security Systems Control of Access to Public Premises and Vehicle Act, and relevant security legislation.
- Policy implementation and formulation of plans.
- Ability to manage and develop internal and external stakeholder relations.
- Project management, analytical, communication, interpersonal relations, networking, conflict management, problem-solving and computer literacy skills.
- Valid Drivers Licence.
PLEASE NOTE THAT FEEDBACK WILL BE GIVEN TO SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES ONLY.
For more info, please contact the CSIR Recruitment Centre on 012841 7656 or email us at Recruitmentinfo@csir.co.za
The CSIR is an equal opportunity employer. As such, it is committed to the employment Equity Act and will through the filling of this vacancy, give preference to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act. By applying for this position at the CSIR, the applicant understands, and agrees that the CSIR may solicit a credit and criminal report from registered credit bureau and/or South African Police Services (in relation to positions that requires trust and honesty and/or entail the handling of cash or finances), and may also verify the applicants educational qualification and employment history. The CSIR reserves the right to remove the advertisement at any time before the stated closing date and it further reserves the right not to appoint if a suitable candidate is not identified.
