Divisional Head: Security Infrastructure and Incident Management

About the position

To provide leadership and strategic direction for the Security Infrastructure and Incident Management Division, which includes the provision/oversight of the physical security systems, physical security infrastructure, and security liaison and response functions.
JOB DESCRIPTION

• Oversee functions of the division (i.e. the provision/oversight of the physical security systems, physical security infrastructure, and security liaison and response functions).
• Provide input into the departmental strategy and policy in line with the Company’s strategy, and communicate and clarify the vision and strategic goals of the department to own team.
• Develop and implement policies for the division in support of the departmental strategy.
• Develop and implement the divisional operational plan to ensure strategic and operational objectives are achieved.
• Ensure compliance with policy, procedures and audit findings to mitigate risk in the division.
• Oversee the management of all personnel and resources allocated to the division.
• Create a performance culture in the division, define performance expectations and conduct effective performance management of direct reports.
• Oversee the divisional costs, ensuring alignment with related functions and the organisational value chain.
• Oversee and authorise the provision of management information for decision-making purposes.
• Oversee the provision of security systems management for the Company Group to ensure that appropriate security infrastructure is utilised, and that adequate support and maintenance mechanisms are in place.
• Oversee the design, implementation and maintenance of security systems to ensure a secure operational environment.
• Oversee the Company Group’s capacity to manage and coordinate all incidents through the National Operations Centre (NOC).
• Oversee the provision of security services across the Company Group in line with the service delivery model.
• Oversee the National Incident Management Centre and ensure that the Company Group is able to adequately and appropriately detect, respond and recover from relevant incidents.
• Oversee physical assets and infrastructure design elements within a facility for security purposes unrelated to systems.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• An Honours degree/Postgraduate Diploma (NQF8) in Computer Science, Information Technology or an equivalent qualification;
• A minimum of 10 years’ experience in a security and/or systems management environment with at least five years in a senior management position; and
• Sound knowledge and experience in areas such as incident management, infrastructure management, security systems management and stakeholder engagement.

The following would be an added advantage:

• Successfully completed a Senior Management Development Programme.

Desired Skills:

• strategic thinking
• decision-making skills
• communication skills