South Africa: Security Specialist posted by Telebest

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Job Summary

Our client is seeking to employ a suitably qualified the incumbent in this position will be responsible for maintaining security standards at clients site; and providing a secure workplace to protect authorized personnel, customers, suppliers, contractors, and visitors and safeguard company property.

Duties are:

Compliance

• Ensure compliance with the South African Merchant Shipping Act and Regulations, as amended.
• Ensure access to the site is controlled, and the permit requesting system is adhered to.
• Investigate and report the cause of security accidents/incidents and near misses.
• Ensure security incidents are recorded in the incident management system on the K2 platform and reported to the necessary regulator/authorities.
• Ensure that adequate corrective action is undertaken and recommend preventative measures.
• Compliance: Ensure site is aligned & remains compliant with the Cutler Permit System manage the process from Permit Request to Permit Approval.
• Compliance: Ensure annual major emergency drill is planned & executed document in a report in line with the ISPS Code (including vessels).

Security (Site and PFSO)

• Conduct a comprehensive security survey of the facilities, considering the relevant port facility security assessment.
• Ensure that the port facility security plan is updated and maintained.
• Implement and exercise the port facility security plan.
• Conduct six monthly security risk assessments of the site; to ensure control and mitigation measures are in place.
• Conduct security site visits (daily) and ensure all non-conformance is corrected immediately.
• Maintains all security documentation, e.g., meeting minutes and incident reports.
• Coordinates security contractor meetings and keeps minutes of these meetings and actions/assigns findings.

Audit

• Audit the port facility security plan & Ensure business is aligned with the Cutler Security Plan Ensure the Facility Security Officers are adequately trained on the International Ship and Port Security (ISPS) Regulations.
• Liaise and advise the HSSE Manager on the facilitys security.
• Ensure that security equipment and systems (CCTV camera, etc.), if any, are properly operated, tested, and calibrated.

Leadership and Administration

• Ensure appropriate education programs are in place to increase security awareness and vigilance on our sites.
• Accountable for all ISPS requirements for the site and the process owner for the accreditation of the site in terms of the ISPS requirements
• Ensure all security job descriptions and functions are aligned with Site Safety Rules and reviewed every six months per the risk assessment review.
• Manage on-site Security through contractor management of Protea Coin by ensuring compliance of Security officers.
• Develop and review standard operating procedures for site security.
• Conduct regular formal and informal consultations with security officers and shift leaders by reporting and responding to their safety and security concerns.
• Provide overall team leadership to Security staff in implementing their duties. This can be done in consultation with the shift leaders.

Stakeholder Engagement (External and Internal)

• Interface and maintain a good working relationship with Cutler Management Board.
• Liaise with the Port Security Officer and attend Maritime Security Meetings in The Port.
• Maintain communication flow to and from other departments and create positive security awareness.
• Monthly & quarterly reports/presentations to be submitted to management.
• Submit daily Site Rep and monthly reports to Port Security Officer.
• Liaise with the vessel agents and Operational team regarding the ETA of all vessels. Ensure clear communication, orientation & induction regarding Site Rules, Risks & exposures at berths. Ensure the Declaration of Security is signed by the Ship Security Officer.
• Participates in Berth and site walkabouts with any other regulatory body.

General

• Ensure effective and effective communication with all internal and external stakeholders regarding security matters, both ad-hoc and routinely scheduled requirements.
• Prepare management reports and conduct presentations.
• Attend meetings.

Requirements

• Senior Certificate (matric)
• Diploma or Degree in Security or Safety Management
• ISPS Qualification
• Minimum of 5 years experience in the field of Port Security Management
• Individual must have security clearance or willingness to undertake such from the intelligence service.
• Accredited with PSIRA and certified.
• PFSO qualification and certified through National Department of Transport
• Either already National Intelligence Agency (NIA) cleared and willing & able to be NIA cleared for security reasons.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Comprehensive knowledge of the National Ports Act.
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the ISPS Code
• Comprehensive knowledge of risk assessments.
• Knowledge of policies and legislation relating to Security Risks.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and report writing skills.
• MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Project management.
• Energetic and dynamic.

Security Specialist position available in South Africa, South Africa. This job position was posted by Telebest. The job has been posted as a premium ad on 2024-07-07 at 13:18:58 in the Professions category

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