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SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL ROADS AGENCY (SANRAL)
 

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SECURITY MANAGER
National
Permanent
 
Description
POSITION OBJECTIVE:
To manage the national security portfolio of SANRAL, within the approved national security strategy and framework. SANRAL has four regions and a national office; and the incumbent is expected to manage a;; security risks, identify any risks, manager staff and service providers, and implement policies and procedure. He/She must ensure the effective implementation and management of risk administration and internal security strategies, policies and infrastructures to maximise organisational objectives and safeguards SANRAL employees, assets and information. SANRAL is a highly project-driven enterprise, so the incumbent must be able to provide safety and security expertise at a highly strategic and operational level. 
 
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
  • Bachelor's degree or BTech in Security Risk Management or equivalent NQF 7 qualification
  • Must have a Security Grade A PSIRA Certification
  • At least ten years within the security environment or related field with minimum 3-years managerial experience
 
ADVANTAGEOUS:

  • Prior experience related to transport or road works preferred.
 
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
  • Understanding and ability to interact with Government Stakeholders (Department of Transport)
  • Security Risk Management
  • Forensic Investigation
  • Labour Relations
  • Policies and Procedures
  • Legislation (Occupational Health and Safety Act, National Key Point Act, Control to Public Premises & Vehicle Act)
  • Information Security
  • ICT (Information Communication Technology)
  • Financial Principles
  • Required to work extended hours when necessary
  • Travel to SANRAL offices (Nationally) and Sites
  • Ability to work independently and to drive change
  • Embracing a multi-disciplinary team which is uniquely diverse and nationally representative.
  • Provide direction and coaching of team to ensure they execute the divisional strategy and manage their portfolios effectively.
  • Ability to identify and define problems, evaluate available options to address, select the best course of action and implement the selected solution.
  • Sound ability to manage contracts made with third party vendors, contractors or consultants and the ability to negotiate, support and manage the effectiveness of those contracts.
 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide Strategy Input and Develop Operational Plans
  • Establish a Safety and Security Strategy for SANRAL in conjunction with dedicated stakeholders and role-players.
  • Compile and manage for the approval of Management and the subsequent implementation of all policies, procedures; and standard operational procedures for safety and security within SANRAL and will include critical stakeholders and partners.
  • Develop and Emergency and Disaster Plan for SANRAL.
  • Assist the IT Head on the physical security of all data centres
  • Actively contribute to the strategic planning process of SANRAL safety and security matters.
  • Provide leadership on SANRAL security matters both strategic and operational.
  • Represent management on security matters when required.
  • Demonstrate leadership in the execution of duties.
  • Establish and review the security risk mitigation plan(s) and physical security management plan(s) which are forward looking and covering future planning.
  • Ensure clear communication of security strategy implementation to all staff members.
  • Ensure that security risk mitigation plan(s) and physical security management plan(s) and processes are managed effectively.
  • Develop medium-term and annual security plan for the organisation
 
Mitigate Security Risks
  • Monitor, assess and review the effectiveness of SANRAL’s security risk control system(s), which must be to national standards and industry best practice
  • Monitor the administration of risks within SANRAL
  • Manage SANRAL’s national safety and security strategy and framework.
  • Provide monthly reports for the attention and action by the Executives.
  • Conduct periodic security assessments to identify risks and threats.
  • Review management reports detailing the adequacy and overall effectiveness of SANRAL’s security risk administration function and its implementation by management.
  • Report on internal / external controls and any recommendations and appropriate action to be taken.
  • Advise the EXCO on significant security risk(s) exposures for SANRAL and ensure that the identified risks have been given due consideration and application; on an urgent and responsive basis.
  • Establish and implement an approved security risk administration and internal control model and framework to maintain a sound security risk administration system to provide reasonable assurance regarding the achievement of SANRAL’s objectives.
 
Security Management
  • Manage SANRAL’s Security Policy implementation and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and guidelines.
  • Manage all services providers, or contractors providing security services and/or products.
  • Manage specifications of all security related acquisitions for SANRAL. 
  • Ensure Security services are delivered as required in compliance with the Security Policy and applicable service contracts.
  • Advise Management about amendments to the Security Policy.
  • Advise Management about the security implications of Management decisions.
  • Identify all risks and threats to the security of the institution, as well as vulnerabilities in the institution’s capacity to counter these. 
  • Development of organisation’s security policies and associated procedures.
  • Create, develop and maintain a security training capacity for the institution, and conduct security training or workshops
  • Implement a security awareness program in SANRAL.
  • Compile monthly safety and security newsletters on safety and security at SANRAL
  • Monitor the extent of adherence/compliance to the security policy and Standing Operating Procedures.
  • Conduct physical security appraisals and ensure proper implementation of recommendations, in consultation with relevant authorities.
  • Manage and ensure the effective implementation of all security measures (e.g. personnel, physical and surveillance)
  • Protect SANRAL property and facilities, Board members and employees; and conduct threat assessments for Executives, the Board and Staff.
  • Make recommendations on the issuing of security certificates of compliance; and ensure that all Psira fees are paid and kept up to date for SANRAL, where applicable
  • Ensure submission of monthly, quarterly and annual security reports
  • Ensure compliance to ad hoc operational instructions (e. g. on selected operations, special events)
 
Other duties and responsibilities:
  • Lead internal and external team members.
  • Ensure that internal staff members and security service provider(s) understand their role in the delivery on core business.
  • Ensure people management in all aspects (performance, administrative, diversity management etc)
  • Manage security service providers in compliance with the relevant Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
  • Ensure proper internal communication:
  • Ensure optimal usage of SANRAL resources in the application of processes.
  • Ensure proper records management practices.
  • Ensure proper change and knowledge management practices.
  • Budget management for area of responsibility
  • Contract and Client relationship management




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EMPLOYMENT REFERENCE CHECKS
Employment reference checks are a requirement as part of SANRAL’s recruitment and selection process. In order for SANRAL to conduct these checks a consent form needs to be completed and signed by the applicant. As an applicant of this position, you authorize SANRAL to process all the information provided for the purpose of your application for the position as well as the verification and record keeping of such credentials.
Please note that this is a confidential document and is intended for internal use by SANRAL’s Human resources department only.
 
EMPLOYMENT EQUITY
Appointments will be made in accordance with SANRAL’s Employment Equity plan.
Note: Only short-listed candidates will receive feedback
 
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Employment: Permanent
Location: 48 Tambotie Avenue, Val de Grace, Pretoria


Closing Date: 07/12/2023