Job Description

Company Description

Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities - plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector's most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals, to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We're passionate about creating growth in Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.



To lead the Physical Security Systems and Conformance Function within Real Estate Services to establish and maintain the standards of Physical Security equipment, procedures, policies and specifications throughout the Standard Bank Group in order to ensure the safety and security of clients, staff, physical assets and operations across all jurisdictions.

Qualifications

• A degree in Business Commerce, Generic Management, Security Management is required.

Experience:

• The job requires an experienced individual with extensive experience in physical security systems, engineering, and consulting, coupled with a proven track record in senior and strategic leadership roles Proven experience in developing and implementing physical security policies, procedures and standards across multiple jurisdictions.
• 8 to10 years of experience.

Additional Information

Key Responsibilities:

• Establish and implement comprehensive standards for physical security equipment, procedures, policies and specifications to ensure compliance throughout the SBG and its jurisdictions to ensure consistency with the SBG's risk appetite, regulatory requirements and industry best practices, as well as proposing enhancements as and where needed.
• Provide subject matter expertise and guidance as it relates to security systems including access controls, burglar alarms, fire alarms, surveillance cameras and other security devices in order to optimise the safety and security of clients, staff, physical assets and operations across all jurisdictions.
• Lead the Systems and Conformance team, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration and continuous improvement within the team by providing guidance, training and performance evaluations. Set clear goals and expectations within the team, together with providing clear and regular feedback and recognition and facilitate the growth and development of all team members.
• Establish and lead collaboration and partnerships with cross-functional teams to develop, document and update security policies,

procedures and guidelines to ensure alignment to regulatory requirements and world best practices. * Actively contribute to the development and execution of the Physical Security Strategy, roadmap and projects as well as integrating and optimising the Physical Security systems and processes.

• Communicate effectively and proactively with all stakeholders, providing relevant information, updates and reports on physical security standards, systems and performance to enable effective decision-making. Solicit reports and incorporate feedback from stakeholders to enhance the quality of Physical Security Solutions across the Standard Bank Group.

Behavioral Competencies:

• Adopting Practical Approaches
• Checking Details
• Convincing People
• Developing Expertise
• Directing People
• Documenting Facts
• Establishing Rapport
• Following Procedures
• Producing Output
• Providing Insights
• Team Working
• Upholding Standards

Technical Competencies:

• Access Control Systems
• Automation
• Building Access Management
• Business Process Improvement
• Data Analysis
• Data Compliance
• Data Quality
• Evaluating Risk Management Effectiveness
• Financial and Accounting Control
• Incident Management
• Intrusion Detection Systems
• Query Resolution
• Risk Awareness
• Risk Identification
• Risk Management
• Risk Reporting
• Verbal Communication
• Video Monitoring Systems
• Written Communication

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