Regional Security Lead

Regional Security Lead | Johannesburg with travel in Africa | Permanent

Industry: Trading
Location: Johannesburg with travel
Job type: Permanent

Reporting to the Global Head of Security & Business Resilience, the Regional Security Lead is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing a comprehensive security management programme for a leading global commodity trading company’s operations in Africa. This role requires a deep understanding of physical security, risk management, and business resilience.

What you’ll do:

• Threat and Risk Assessment: Conduct threat and risk assessments for the company’s operations in Africa.
• Security Planning: Develop and implement regional security plans, including transportation, supply chain, and B2B/B2C petrochemical business.
• Incident Response: Respond to and support crisis/incident/emergencies, including investigations and loss prevention strategies.
• Intelligence: Collect and analyse regional intelligence to identify and mitigate threats and risks.
• Contractor and Control Assessment: Assess contractor and control performance and propose improvements based on threat and risk assessments.
• Education and Training: Foster a security culture by educating and raising awareness across the region.
• Collaboration: Establish cross-company/divisional collaboration to optimise security resources.
• Networking: Develop and maintain a regional network of internal stakeholders, external partners, law enforcement, and security providers.
• Facilities Support: Consult on physical security systems and processes for facilities.
• Travel Security: Provide travel security advice, monitoring, and management.

Requirements:

• Extensive experience in a corporate security department.
• Understanding of security risk management within global organisations.
• Recognised degree in business/resilience/risk management/ASIS CPP.
• Experience with travel security risks and advice.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships.
• Ability to manage ambiguity and operate effectively in uncertain environments.
• Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Travel Requirements

• Frequent travel within Africa is required to perform risk assessments, interact with colleagues and vendors, and follow up on projects.