Security Advisor – Debswana Diamond Company
Job Description
Title: Security Advisor
Closing Date: 22 July 2022
Location: Orapa, BW
Description: Debswana Diamond Company would like to invite suitably qualified innovative, results oriented and self-driven individuals to apply for the position listed and described below and join a professional team driven by service excellence, where the demands of the business are met by encouraging team work and addressing the needs of the individual.
Purpose of the Role
To manage security areas at the operations to achieve business objectives.
Key Job Responsibilities
- Analyses the sectional area’s financial needs to develop a budget and ensures sufficient financial resources to meet business needs
- Manages and controls allocated funds and operates within approved parameters
- Develops and implements the sectional plan in line with the operational plan
- Manages access to security areas in accordance with set parameters to prevent misappropriation of diamonds and company assets
- Manages the access process into the mines in accordance with the Precious and Semi-Precious Stones Act
- Develops and reviews sectional procedures to ensure compliance to standards
- Provides technical advice in the development of treatment/process plans and ensures adherence to diamond control standards
- Assesses, reviews, and implements initiatives and recommendations relating to asset protection including those coming from Diamond Control Teams (multi-disciplinary) within the operation and makes recommendations to enhance protection of assets
- Coordinates the implementation of the Security Maturity Model across the operation
- Conducts both proactive and reactive security risk assesssments in area of responsibility and takes appropriate action
- Implements the security investigation plan in line with the strategic business plan for Debswana
- Implements an effective security operation model in line with identified risks
- Conducts ongoing risk and trends analysis, implements risk management processes and asset protection controls and takes appropriate action to maximize protection of assets and product
- Implements Security Emergency Response Plans, Crisis Response Plans and Disaster Recovery Plans
- Provides first line support to the command control and coordination of incidents response in early stages of emergency management until such a time that an emergency response team is formed and operational
- Coordinates the implantation and maintenance of Security Emergency Response Plans, Crisis Response Plans, and Disaster Recovery Plans
- Conducts regular audits on system operation, utilization and credibility and ensures data integrity
- Maintains good relations with stakeholders and internalize security culture and awareness across all levels through visible felt leadership
- Manages the implementation of and monitors compliance to legislative and corporative governance principles and requirements
- Manages and coordinates the implementation of safety, health and environmental programme in area of responsibility
- Initiates and coordinates the implementation of projects in accordance with Project Management framework
- Implements knowledge management principles through application of tools and methodologies to continuously improve and sustain business performance
Other Job Responsibilities
- Identifies and implements creative and innovative ideas to continuously improve and sustain business performance
- Manages subordinates’ key effectiveness areas by setting, monitoring and reviewing performance and taking remedial action as necessary
Education
- Bachelors Degree in Security Management or related field
Experience
- 5 years postgraduate experience in the field of security and risk management, 2 of which should have been at supervisory level
Legal Certification/Professional Registration
Technical Competencies
- Investigative Capability
- Security Risk Management
- Project Management
- Product and Asset Security
Behavioral Competencies
- Concern for Safety, Health and the Environment
- Customer Relationship Management
- Managing Performance and Holding People Accountable
- Planning, Coordination and Execution
Debswana is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Please note that we only contact shortlisted candidates.
Permanent Contract
