Security Manager - Western Cape
Overview
Manage day-to-day store, office or DC security operational execution across a defined area, ensuring effective implementation of security controls, management of security personnel, and reduction of shrink, theft, and operational risk mitigation.
Requirements
- Diploma or certification in Security Management, Risk Management, or related field or 5 years’ experience in retail security, loss prevention, or operational risk roles.
- Experience managing security personnel and store-level security operations.
- Experience in retail, FMCG, or multi-site operational environments preferred.
Responsibilities
- Implement regional security strategies and operational security standards across assigned sites.
- Drive reduction in shrink, theft, fraud, and security incidents through effective operational controls and site-level interventions.
- Manage deployment and performance of security guards and in-store controllers.
- Ensure operational readiness and effectiveness of in-store security systems, surveillance tools, and access controls.
- Support stores in maintaining safe and secure trading environments.
- Lead and manage store-level security teams and third-party security providers.
- Partner with Site, DC, operational teams and Regional Security Managers to address security risks.
- Collaborate with Inventory, Operations, and Loss Prevention teams on shrink reduction initiatives.
- Support training and awareness initiatives related to site security, fraud prevention and incident management.
- Provide operational feedback and insights on emerging risks, vulnerabilities, and security trends.
- Ensure adherence to company security policies, procedures, and governance standards.
- Monitor and investigate incidents related to theft, fraud, violence, and operational risk.
- Conduct regular security inspections, audits, and compliance reviews.
- Maintain accurate reporting and documentation of incidents, investigations and security activities.
- Escalate high-risk issues and security breaches to Regional Security Managers and leadership teams.
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