Security Manager - Transnet

The Port Facility (Terminal) Security Manager is responsible for managing, leading, coordinating, planning and organizing the total TPT Facility Security Function (Security Operations, Security Investigations/Information Management, Security Liaison, ISPS Implementation and Coordination, access and egress control) within the Port Facility by ensuring command, control and the enforcement of disciplinary procedures, over all security personnel under his control, in order to ensure the protection of the assets of TPT, Clients and employees.

Position outputs:

• Management of the Port Facility Security functions to ensure the safety & security of TPT and that of the Port users, inclusive of cargo and assets.

• Monitor compliance/adherence to Security operational policy, standing procedures, standards and legislation through regular audits, in order to ensure that corrective/disciplinary action in cases of non-compliance, in line with TPT disciplinary procedures are initiated.

• Execute and co-ordinate Security risk and threat assessments within the facility, to ensure that relevant measures to counter the threats to TPT and its clients are introduced.

• Manage, co-ordinate, control and ensure the implementation of Port Facility Security training program, to ensure career enablement and training of TPT Security functions in line with the strategic objectives of the Security department.

• Develop, maintain, review and update and distribute departmental Security Policy Framework to ensure Security awareness Programs within the Port facility environment.

• Manage, control and monitor expenses regarding the operational and capital budget, to ensure cost effective Security functionality and maximize resource utilization.

• Co-ordinate the development, implementation and review of the Port Facility Security Plan, to ensure effective Project Management of Security upgrade initiatives and alignment to TPT Business Planning process.

• Regular liaison with relevant Law Enforcement Agencies for purposes of special / joint operations and physical security needs to ensure effective Security service.

• Implement security business plans regarding National TPT Security and Transnet security requirements.
• To provide Facility Management with the relevant Security Information and advice about the Security implications of certain Management decisions to ensure efficient, decisive and informed Management decisions.

• Manage, co-ordinate, monitor and control the facility Security permit system to ensure its effective functioning and to protect the integrity of the system.

• Organize security forums, briefing and awareness sessions to inform line management, employees, clients and stakeholders about security.

• Supply monthly and other reports (when required) to line management.
• Source physical and human resources for the enablement of the security function.
• Organizing and directing security Functional teams within Facility Security.
• Monitor implementation of security operational plans, utilization of resources (human/equipment). Monitor and control real expenditure against budget

Qualifications & Experience:

Qualifications:

• B-degree or B. Tech National/Advanced Diploma (NQF 6/7) in Security or related
• Investigations/Intelligence (Basic course 2 weeks’ certificate)
• PSIRA registered, Grade A/B
• Transnet Leadership Development Program (advantage)

Experience

• Min 5 years’ security related experience in a large enterprise, preferably with 1 year supervisory or specialist experience

Competencies:

Knowledge required:

• Knowledge of TPT business processes, policies, procedures and standards.
• Knowledge of Security Systems, including CCTV, Access Control and Intrusion Detection.
• Knowledge of the OHS Act and related Regulations.