Security Officer - G4S Secure Solutions - United Manganese of Ukalahari Mine

Package Description

Remuneration and benefits will be commensurate with the seniority of the role and in compliance with company remuneration policy and practice.

Job Introduction

Security Officer

G4S Secure Solutions (SA),  has a vacancy for a Security Officer  based at our operations in

The successful incumbent is a self-starter with a proven track record in maintaining company policy, adopting best practices, and is able to exercise sound judgement in the pursuit of the achievement of the goals of the organisation, and understanding the role which facilities management plays within a successful business unit. The incumbent will be expected to be results driven and to live the values of the organisation.

Main Responsibilities

Main Purpose of the position:

To provide effective security presence.  Identify, prevent and minimise fire, safety or security risk.

Key responsibilities of the role:

• The identification, prevention and/or reduction of security related issues;
• The reporting of loss control related issues;
• The promotion and maintenance of public and site labour relations;
• Controlling of access and egress;
• The possession of a thorough knowledge of, and adherence to site  instructions and the Disciplinary Code.
• The maintenance of site related documents;
• Client liaison through verbal or written reports;
• A Patrolman/Patrolwoman will be expected to participate in and promote team building on his/her site and will be directly responsible for his/her uniform, any other equipment issued to him/her and any equipment on site, as well as any client property within his/her work area.
• Awareness of SABS ISO 9001 - 2000; specifically knowledge of Quality Procedures as set out in the Site Procedures.        

The Ideal Candidate

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 10+
• PSIRA Grade C
• Clear Criminal Record
• Must be physically fit (Able to run 2.5km )

Knowledge

• Knowledge of G4S standard operating procedures
• South African security legislation
• G4S Operational Policy and procedures
• G4S HR Policy and procedures
• Health and Safety legislation

 Skills:

• Communication (written and verbal)
• Reporting Skills
• Lifting
• Surveillance Skills
• Deals with Uncertainty
• Judgment
• Objectivity
• Dependability
• Emotional Control
• Integrity
• Safety Management
• Professionalism
• Sharing and cooperating
• Customer Thinking
• Leading people
• Customer Service and liaison
• Strong risk management and investigations

Attributes:

• Work under pressure
• Dealing with changing circumstances
• Attention to detail
• Delivering great customer service

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, but SA citizens or those with a valid SA work permit, will have a distinct advantage

About The Company

G4S is the world’s leading international security solutions group, which specialises in outsourced business processes in sectors where security and safety risks are considered a strategic threat. G4S is the largest employer quoted on the London Stock Exchange and has a secondary stock exchange listing in Copenhagen. G4S has operations in more than 125 countries and 657,000 employees.

G4S operates in over 25 countries in Africa and employs over 105 000 people on the continent. At G4S South Africa, our vision is to be recognised as the leader in providing security solutions. We therefore endeavour to build and maintain a motivated, capable workforce who are proud to work for our region and able to deliver our commercial strategy. We continue to build on the excellent people management practices which are in place across the Group in order to fully engage our workforce.

G4S is an organisation which is defined by its values, which are:

• We act with Integrity and Respect - Our business activities and relationships are built on trust, honesty and openness. We do what we promise and always strive to do the right thing. We listen. We treat our colleagues, customers and those in our care with the utmost respect.

• We are passionate about Safety, Security and Service Excellence - We are passionate about working safely and take great care to protect our colleagues and customers from harm. We are experts in security and use that knowledge to protect our customer’s assets. We keep our promises and are passionate about delivering high levels of customer service.

• We achieve this through Innovation and Teamwork - We invest in technology and best practice to continuously improve the products and services we offer. We challenge ourselves to find new ways of helping our customers achieve their goals. We work together as a team, valuing everyone’s contribution, to ensure we achieve the best results for our customers and our business.

For more information on G4S, please visit: www.g4s.com