Security Specialist - Omnia

The purpose of this role is to provide additional capacity to the Security Risk team. The role forms part of the executive support service team and supports and delivers on physical safety and security under the guidance of the security risk manager. The skills required for this role will also be used to support the transportation of the board and executive management team as and when required. Due to the nature of this role, the candidate is required to work flexible hours.

Duties

Security

• Support the Security Risk manager to maintain an effective and efficient security coverage for Omnia sites
• Conducting advance work and implement pre-established security arrangements

Maintenance

• Support the Security Risk manager in the management of preventative maintenance and emergency repairs of security systems

Investigations

• Support the security Risk manager in the investigation of security and other incidents e.g. SHEQ

Training

• Support the security Risk manager to promote a culture of safety and security awareness, in conjunction with the SHEQ teams
• Support SHEQ training and emergencies

Executive support

• Conduct close protection operations for the board and executive management if required
• Assess and provide discreet surveillance, counter surveillance and analysis of risks and threats
• Where required, support the Security Risk manager to maintain an effective and efficient security coverage for executives’ office and personal homes
• Performing any other duties as required

Job Competencies

• Flexible, committed and ability to work well under pressure
• Excellent guest relations, interpersonal and communication skills
• Good general management
• Ability to manage stakeholders with conflicting priorities
• Honesty and integrity
• High emotional intelligence
• Professional and committed to excellence
• Ability to work without supervision and under pressure

Qualifications

• Grade B PSIRA Certification
• Advanced First Aid
• Advanced Driving license, with a Professional Driving Permit (PDP)

Experience

• Defence intelligence
• VIP bodyguard/close protection experience
• Close protection officer for c-suite clients
• Knowledge of CCTV, security and risk practices
• Minimum 3 – 5 years working in a manufacturing or corporate environment

General

Knowledge

• Knowledge of legislation relevant to the security industry
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety
• Knowledge of POPIA

Skills

• Skilled in premium escorting, driving, reaction and tactical operations
• Investigation skills
• Computer literacy (MS Office Package)
• Self-driven, can work both in a team and independently depending on the situation