Purpose of the Job:

Manage and oversee Close Protection, Venue Protection, and Corporate Offices Infrastructure. Implement security policies, regulations, and standards to ensure a safe working environment and maintain security protocols across the company’s locations and events.

Requirements:

• Matric, relevant tertiary, and security qualifications.
• 8–10 years of Corporate or high-profile security management experience.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience as a Close Protection Officer (CPO) with demonstrated history of working with Executives, including international experience in regions like the USA, Africa, the Middle East, and South America.
• Advanced Close Protection Security Management qualification.
• Advanced Security Driving Course.
• Advanced Surveillance and Intelligence gathering course.
• Firearms Competency for Handguns.
• A-Grade PSIRA membership status.
• Valid First Person On Scene Level 4 Certificate.
• Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) Certificate.
• Valid Stop the Bleed Certificate.
• Experience with budget preparation and control.
• Experience managing a Control Room and Security Response teams.
• Experience drafting and implementing Security Plans and Standard Operational Procedures (SOPs).

Responsibilities:

• Identify, develop, and implement security policies, protocols, and procedures for corporate buildings, close protection, venue protection, executive residential sites, and external events.
• Coordinate security support for executives’ local and international travel.
• Plan and coordinate security for special and high-risk events.
• Conduct pre- and post-venue, vehicle, and asset inspections.
• Plan, direct, and coordinate security activities to safeguard corporate property, employees, visitors, and high-profile guests.
• Analyse and evaluate security operations to identify risks and areas for improvement.
• Lead and coordinate security teams in responding effectively to security incidents and emergencies.
• Conduct risk assessments and gather intelligence to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities.
• Train and mentor security personnel to maintain high levels of proficiency and professionalism.
• Maintain compliance with security regulatory requirements, laws, and standards.
• Manage budgets and resources to support security operations.
• Ensure compliance with industry security requirements, firearm controls, fitness assessments, and company policies.
• Oversee access control and surveillance at corporate offices.
• Provide close protection services, either serving as the principal's primary bodyguard or as part of a team.
• Conduct perimeter security and counter-surveillance at events and venues.
• Execute advance security planning, including venue security and emergency route planning.