Overview
Security Operations Manager Jobs in Tzaneen, Limpopo, South Africa at Westfalia Fruit
Title: Security Operations Manager
Company: Westfalia Fruit
Location: Tzaneen, Limpopo, South Africa
Westfalia Fruit, is a leading multinational supplier of fresh fruit and related value-added products to global markets. Through our vertically-integrated supply chain we grow, source, ripen, pack, process and market quality avocadoes & fresh produce – 365 days a year & across the globe.
With the largest avocado-growing footprint in the world, we are recognised as the leading #avoexperts and considered as the supplier of choice to both retail & wholesale customers whom we serve from sales offices in the UK, Europe, North America, Latin America & Southern Africa.
Westfalia Fruit Estate, situated in Limpopo, Tzaneen, has a vacancy for a suitably qualified and experienced:
Security Operations Manager
Purpose of the role:
The purpose of this role is to support the Head of Health & Safety, Africa, in developing and managing a professional security service that safeguards the property of Westfalia Fruit. This includes continuously improving security measures in alignment with advancements in the security sector and the unique needs of the farming and rural environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Professionalise the current security team, raising the level of security discipline to manage the risks of crime and losses through inhouse and outsourced security team of supervisors and security guards
Both active and passive security systems and infrastructure for the safeguarding of company property, workers, and visitors
Guide and oversee the security guards and the security supervisors to reach the security management system objectives of the company
Implement an integrated risk management and crime prevention system through liaison with local and national crime prevention apparatus
Develop and manage a professional security service to safeguard people and property
Ensure compliance with legal security guidelines and public safety measures
Oversee security operations, risk assessments, and incident response
Manage crowd control, protest situations, and workplace security
Implement and maintain security policies, procedures, and systems
Collaborate with internal teams and external security providers
Financial management and cost-effectiveness in security operations
Utilize ERP systems (D365, SAP, Sage) for security-related reporting
Ensure continuous improvement in security measures and operations
Requirements
Education:
Matric Certificate
Bachelor’s Degree/Diploma in Security Management or a related field
Valid Grade A PSIRA registration
Professional Certifications in security or management
Experience:
5 or more years in security management role
Experience with crowd control and protest management
Knowledge of national security and policing legislation
Understanding of workplace safety and security issues
Experience in CCTV control room management systems
Tactical operation background
Exposure to risk management and risk control measures
Familiarity with various operational management systems (ISO45001, Global Gap, SIZA, BRC,etc.)
Financial acumen
Behavioural Competencies:
Attention to detail
Self-driven and takes initiative
Ability to work effectively in a team
Strong discipline, sober habits, and professional demeanor
No criminal record
Ethical and Principled
Benefits
The Company offers a Total Guaranteed Remuneration Package which comprises provident funds, insured benefits, and an option to structure an annual bonus.
The closing date for applications will be 28 February 2025
NB: Should you not receive correspondence 25 March 2025, please regard your application as being unsuccessful
