<p>Our client is seeking to employ a suitably qualified the incumbent in this position will be responsible for maintaining security standards at clients site; and providing a secure workplace to protect authorized personnel, customers, suppliers, contractors, and visitors and safeguard company property.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Duties are: </strong></p><p><strong>Compliance </strong></p><ul><li>Ensure compliance with the South African Merchant Shipping Act and Regulations, as amended.</li><li>Ensure access to the site is controlled, and the permit requesting system is adhered to.</li><li>Investigate and report the cause of security accidents/incidents and near misses.</li><li>Ensure security incidents are recorded in the incident management system on the K2 platform and reported to the necessary regulator/authorities.</li><li>Ensure that adequate corrective action is undertaken and recommend preventative measures.</li><li>Compliance: Ensure site is aligned &amp; remains compliant with the Cutler Permit System manage the process from Permit Request to Permit Approval.</li><li>Compliance: Ensure annual major emergency drill is planned &amp; executed document in a report in line with the ISPS Code (including vessels).</li></ul><p><strong>Security (Site and PFSO) </strong></p><ul><li>Conduct a comprehensive security survey of the facilities, considering the relevant port facility security assessment.</li><li>Ensure that the port facility security plan is updated and maintained.</li><li>Implement and exercise the port facility security plan.</li><li>Conduct six monthly security risk assessments of the site; to ensure control and mitigation measures are in place.</li><li>Conduct security site visits (daily) and ensure all non-conformance is corrected immediately.</li><li>Maintains all security documentation, e.g., meeting minutes and incident reports.</li><li>Coordinates security contractor meetings and keeps minutes of these meetings and actions/assigns findings.</li></ul><p><strong>Audit </strong></p><ul><li>Audit the port facility security plan &amp; Ensure business is aligned with the Cutler Security Plan Ensure the Facility Security Officers are adequately trained on the International Ship and Port Security (ISPS) Regulations.</li><li>Liaise and advise the HSSE Manager on the facilitys security.</li><li>Ensure that security equipment and systems (CCTV camera, etc.), if any, are properly operated, tested, and calibrated.</li></ul><p><strong>Leadership and Administration </strong></p><ul><li>Ensure appropriate education programs are in place to increase security awareness and vigilance on our sites.</li><li>Accountable for all ISPS requirements for the site and the process owner for the accreditation of the site in terms of the ISPS requirements</li><li>Ensure all security job descriptions and functions are aligned with Site Safety Rules and reviewed every six months per the risk assessment review.</li><li>Manage on-site Security through contractor management of Protea Coin by ensuring compliance of Security officers.</li><li>Develop and review standard operating procedures for site security.</li><li>Conduct regular formal and informal consultations with security officers and shift leaders by reporting and responding to their safety and security concerns.</li><li>Provide overall team leadership to Security staff in implementing their duties. This can be done in consultation with the shift leaders.</li></ul><p><strong>Stakeholder Engagement (External and Internal) </strong></p><ul><li>Interface and maintain a good working relationship with Cutler Management Board.</li><li>Liaise with the Port Security Officer and attend Maritime Security Meetings in The Port.</li><li>Maintain communication flow to and from other departments and create positive security awareness.</li><li>Monthly &amp; quarterly reports/presentations to be submitted to management.</li><li>Submit daily Site Rep and monthly reports to Port Security Officer.</li><li>Liaise with the vessel agents and Operational team regarding the ETA of all vessels. Ensure clear communication, orientation &amp; induction regarding Site Rules, Risks &amp; exposures at berths. Ensure the Declaration of Security is signed by the Ship Security Officer.</li><li>Participates in Berth and site walkabouts with any other regulatory body.</li></ul><p><strong>General </strong></p><ul><li>Ensure effective and effective communication with all internal and external stakeholders regarding security matters, both ad-hoc and routinely scheduled requirements.</li><li>Prepare management reports and conduct presentations.</li><li>Attend meetings.</li></ul><p><strong>Requirements </strong></p><ul><li>Senior Certificate (matric)</li><li>Diploma or Degree in Security or Safety Management</li><li>ISPS Qualification</li><li>Minimum of 5 years experience in the field of Port Security Management</li><li>Individual must have security clearance or willingness to undertake such from the intelligence service.</li><li>Accredited with PSIRA and certified.</li><li>PFSO qualification and certified through National Department of Transport</li><li>Either already National Intelligence Agency (NIA) cleared and willing &amp; able to be NIA cleared for security reasons.</li></ul><p><strong>Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required </strong></p><ul><li>Comprehensive knowledge of the National Ports Act.</li><li>Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the ISPS Code</li><li>Comprehensive knowledge of risk assessments.</li><li>Knowledge of policies and legislation relating to Security Risks.</li><li>Excellent communication (written and verbal) and report writing skills.</li><li>MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.</li><li>Project management.</li><li>Energetic and dynamic.</li></ul><p> </p>