Submit CV at Dangote Cement Zambia: Head Plant Security

1. Head Plant Security

Job Summary

Manage the physical security of respective plant’s facilities, assets, installations and personnel in the assigned location.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Develop work schedules for Security Officers in an assigned plant in line with the approved security plan and program.
• Conduct physical inspection/ review of plant to identify potential security incidences.
• Ensure plant’s facilities, assets, installations and personnel are secure in compliance with approved security policies and procedures.
• Respond to security requests/ emergency situations and take adequate steps to resolve security issues.
• Oversee and direct the activities of Security Officers to ensure adherence to defined work schedule.
• Participate in relevant programs at designated plant to nurture a security-conscious culture among employees.
• Mobilise Security Officers to carry out detailed investigations of security incidents.
• Deal with reports of suspicious or potential risk observations, and escalate to the Plant Director where necessary.
• Coordinate the provision of first level fire-fighting support in the incidence of fire breakout at the plant.
• Ensure all security occurrences are properly documented, records maintained and reported.
• Provide timely information to the Plant Director for development and dissemination of security and incident reports.
• Provide Justification for the unit’s operating expenses and obtain the required approval.
• Submit periodic activity reports to the Plant Director.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Plant Director.

Education and Work Experience

• Bachelor’s Art Degree / Diploma in security from recognized institution or equivalent qualification in any discipline.
• Minimum of eight (8) years relevant experience, with at least one (3) year in a supervisory position.
• Previous military/paramilitary/policing experience will be an added advantage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft office suits and SAP applications.

Key Requirements

• Basic understanding of trends, challenges, opportunities, regulations and legislations relating to the cement manufacturing industry.
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of security systems and law enforcement practices.
• Sound knowledge of physical and security risk management approaches.
• Ability to think strategically and holistically.
• Very good problem solving skills.
• Excellent leadership and people management skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to pay adequate attention to detail.
• In-depth knowledge of local approved HSE policies.
• Proven supervisory skills.