Divisional Head: Security Integrity Management

About the position

To provide leadership and strategic direction as well as manage the provision of security integrity management services within the company. This includes the provision and oversight of security investigations, security personnel vetting, project security, due diligence and integrity management.
JOB DESCRIPTION

• Oversee the functions of the division (i.e. security investigations, security personnel vetting, project security, due diligence and integrity management) to ensure effective delivery.
• 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 line with 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 prioritisation of work and resource utilisation.
• Oversee the divisional costs, ensuring alignment with related functions and the organisational value chain.
• Oversee and authorise the provision of management information for the decision-making purposes.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and enforce security policies and procedures that align with organisational goals and industry best practices.
• Provide expert guidance on security matters to project teams and stakeholders, ensuring that security considerations are integrated into project planning and execution.
• Develop and provide reports on due diligence and personnel risk to senior management and relevant committees.

 
JOB REQUIREMENTS

To be considered for this position, candidates must have:

• An Honours degree/Postgraduate Diploma (NQF8) in Internal Audit, Risk Management, Social Science (Psychology/Sociology/Criminology) or an equivalent qualification;
• A minimum of 10 years’ experience in security and/or security risk management with at least five years in a senior management position; and
• Sound knowledge and experience in areas such as security investigations, personnel security vetting, project security, due diligence and integrity management, and stakeholder engagement.
• Successfully completed a Senior Management Development Programme; added advantage

Desired Skills:

• • Leading change
• • Strategic thinking
• • Building and maintaining trust