Job Description

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Certified by the Top Employer Institute 2024.Role Purpose/Business Unit:The Security Operations Specialist will be responsible for coordination, supervision and management of all site security operations across MAST sites including ensuring the safe and security of base station transmission infrastructure, assets protection, incident investigation and case management, development and implementation of best practice security standards, policies and working orders and management of contracted security service provider performance and service level agreement.Your responsibilities will include:

• Align MAST Site Security Strategy to business operations and drive security performance within MAST sites to ensure satisfaction and objectives defined.
• Champion a security culture within MAST sites and be a single point of contact to coordinate and facilitate security operations, promote and develop security methods, tools and security standards across business.
• Plan, implement, be responsible for and supervise the requirements of security and safety awareness, initiatives and joints policing operations to address and mitigate all security risks to improve regional security operations.
• Develop a security threat risk and vulnerability assessment model to identify and address gaps and non-conformities within MAST sites.
• Implement best practice security standards, processes and procedures for effective risk mitigation and fit-for-purpose improvement plans.
• Improve incident investigation and case management by conducting root cause analysis on all reported site security incidents and implement corrective physical security-measures.
• Formulate security operations annual operational plan (AOP) and the required CAPEX and OPEX budgets for efficient security operations.
• Contribute and enhance integrated dashboard reporting to enable information visibility for management decision-making.

The Ideal Candidate for this role will have:Must have technical / professional qualifications and experience:

• A three (3) year National Diploma or Degree in Security Risk Management or equivalent.
• At least five-eight 3-5 years' experience within the security environment and two (2) of which must have been in a security supervision level.
• Registration with PSIRA Grade A & B.

Core competencies, knowledge, and experience:

• Experience in conducting security risk assessment and site security profiles.
• Security project management,
• Good communication and engagement skills, strategic and analytical skills, strong interpersonal skills.
• Experienced in networking and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Management of performance and service level agreement of contracted security service provider.
• Knowledge and capability to implement Critical Infrastructure Protection Act (CIPA), Minimum Physical Security Standards (MPSS), relevant security regulations, policies, guidelines and standard operational

We make an impact by offering:

• Enticing incentive programs, competitive benefit packages, and exclusive 13th cheque
• Retirement funds, risk benefits, and medical aid benefits
• Cell phone and data benefits, advantages fibre connection discounts, and exclusive staff discounts offered in collaboration with partner companies

Closing date for Applications:07 August 2024The base location for this role is MAST Offices Knightsbridge Office ParkThe company's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.
Vodacom is committed to an organizational culture that recognizes, appreciates, and values diversity & inclusion.Vodafone is committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best people by offering a motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognised and rewarded. We are committed to promoting Inclusion for All with the belief that diversity plays an important role in the success of our business. We actively encourage everyone to consider becoming a part of our journey.

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