G4S Head of Risk Solutions - Centurion - Jobs in South Africa
G4S Head of Risk Solutions - Centurion - Jobs in South Africa
Job Introduction:G4S Secure Solutions (SA), a leading global integrated security solutions company has a permanent vacancy for the Head of Risk Solutions for our Offices in Centurion.
Reporting to the Regional Director, the main responsibility of the Head of Risk Solutions is the management and development of Security & Risk Management services to customers, in compliance with industry standards, legislation, company policies, processes and procedures, to ensure the achievement of budgeted financial targets and business unit/product line growth.
The successful incumbent is a self-starter with a proven track record in maintaining company policy, adopting best practices, and is able to exercise sound judgment in the pursuit of the achievement of the goals of the organisation, and understanding the role in which Security & Risk Management plays within a successful business unit.
The incumbent will be expected to be results driven and to live the values of the organisation.
Role Responsibility:
Conceptualize, create and provide a Security & Risk management product offering within the CPO, provision of information services and consulting businesses.
Create a holistic Security & Risk management offering to facilitate a new business unit that is commercially profitable and operationally effective.
Incorporate existing overhead structures into the new offering to create additional revenue streams and ensure better profitability.
In conjunction with the Risk Director, formulate sector strategy and targets, building a robust business plan
Implement strategy and structures within specified time lines and deliverables
Effective management of the business unit financial performance.
Effective management of the financial performance of the business unit, focusing on sound cost control, margin protection and improvement, and overhead reduction/budget
Management of Risk annual budget while considering the need to maintain a core Team of employees
Monthly P & L trade review capability
Implementation of strategy and monitored it in terms of achievement of objectives and use of budget/financial resources on a monthly basis.
Appropriate strategies are provided for different locations in SA/Africa
Service level Agreement/contracts in place that specifies adequate levels of protection required by clients
Ensure performance contracts are in place and regular goal reviews completed to assess achievement of results
Apply poor performance management or employee relations management principles and processes should this be required
Provide support, coaching (train) and mentoring continuously to ensure that objectives are met
Ensure completed development plans for each employee
Allocation of resources appropriately to ensure operational demands are met
Ensure that events/activities taking place in team are effectively communicated within the team and to other teams requiring the information
Ensure adequate succession planning to meet on-going and anticipated business requirements
Enhance the technical and behavioral capability of all operational personnel within the business to ensure relevant the levels of competency and skills across the region’s businesses to facilitate improved business performance
Effective management of operations
Management of the provision of all Risk Solutions related services to existing and new customers, ensuring that service levels are maintained and customer requirements met.
Conduct and provide Risk Solution services to customers, tailor making solutions to meet their needs and security risks.
Through the management of the Risk team, review the deployment and delivery of services, addressing areas of concern and good performance.
Maintain high level relationships with stakeholders to leverage business opportunities and collaboration with internal G4S businesses and customers
Develop and maintain sound customer relationships, and address service issues and opportunities.
Monitor management of Risk Solution business for the effectiveness of employees and productivity.
Effective management of business development/growth of product lines
Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the competitor environment by gathering competitive and business intelligence and the attendance of networking events to enable
identification of growth opportunities for the service line
Develop and implement marketing of product lines and service offerings in conjunction with the relevant department
Research and act on opportunities for ad hoc services, and tailored Risk assessment/solutions.
Develop network within the industry and customer base, including potential customers to capitalize on opportunities
Liaise and network with internal stakeholders, to increase awareness of services and products, facilitating cross product solutions and opportunities.
Implementation and adoption of company HSSEC strategy
Drive H&S awareness with department, through the adoption of Group strategy and principles
Maintain a zero tolerance of fatalities and a reduction in H&S incidents.
Prompt H&S conscious behavior within CPOs and team members, through internal training programs and enforcement of rules and guidelines.
Review and assist businesses and customers with H&S investigations and reviews.
Participate in the design/ development/ review/ implementation and monitoring of the branch/region/national safety plans for each year.
Participate in safety forums created by company for example safety meetings and safety talks
Report all safety incidents to the relevant people
Discuss all safety incidents on all levels
Follow-up on any activities assigned through safety meeting/ committee/ representative/ management
Attend safety education and refresher programmes
Comply with safety policies and procedures at workplace
Distribute safety information as and when required
Wear protective clothing all the time
Minimum Requirements:
Qualification in Security & Risk management degree or honours
3-5 years with security/risk commercial management experience
Experience of reporting or managing Risk Solutions within the African continent
Minimum 5 years’ experience in management at P&L level
Preferably military or law enforcement background
Knowledge
South African security legislation
Commercial security operations
Security Risk management best practices
G4S Operational Policy and procedures
G4S HR Policy and procedures
Health and Safety legislation
Risk and vulnerabilities within Africa
Skills
Leading People
Managing Professionally
Managing Conflict
Communication (Written and Verbal)
Negotiation
Awareness of Market Environment
Delivery Strategy
Financial Skills
Computer Literacy
Attributes
Customer-centric approach
Collaboration & Co-operation
Relationship Building
Innovation
Entrepreneurial
About The Company
G4S is the world’s leading international security solutions group, which specialises in outsourced business processes in sectors where security and safety risks are considered a strategic threat.
G4S is the largest employer quoted on the London Stock Exchange and has a secondary stock exchange listing in Copenhagen.
We continue to build on the excellent people management practices which are in place across the Group in order to fully engage our workforce.
G4S is an organisation which is defined by its values, which are:
We act with Integrity and Respect - Our business activities and relationships are built on trust, honesty and openness.
We do what we promise and always strive to do the right thing. We listen. We treat our colleagues, customers and those in our care with the utmost respect.
We are passionate about Safety, Security and Service Excellence - We are passionate about working safely and take great care to protect our colleagues and customers from harm.
We are experts in security and use that knowledge to protect our customer’s assets. We keep our promises and are passionate about delivering high levels of customer service.
We achieve this through Innovation and Teamwork - We invest in technology and best practice to continuously improve the products and services we offer.
We challenge ourselves to find new ways of helping our customers achieve their goals. We work together as a team, valuing everyone’s contribution, to ensure we achieve the best results for our customers and our business.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online by 17th June 2019
For more information and job application details, see; G4S Head of Risk Solutions - Centurion - Jobs in South Africa
