Security Advisor – Debswana Diamond Company 1767 views

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

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

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