Area Manager

The above position is vacant at Robertville, reporting to the Regional Manager of Robertville Branch. The overall purpose of this position is to manage several Operations Managers in covering key areas, Client liaison, HR/IR matters, Fleet management, Expenses control, Investigations and to ensure the posting of Security Officers, that all site security requirements are adhered to and that the client's needs are efficiently and professionally met at all times.

Minimum Requirements:
Matric/ Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent.
PSIRA Grade A registered and accredited.
Valid drivers' licence with own reliable transport is required.
At least 10 years' experience in the Security Industry.
At least 5 years' experience in the Operational Security Management Structure.
Working knowledge of the Firearm Act and Firearm Competency.
Staff Management experience is required.
Computer literacy with expert knowledge of the complete Microsoft packages.
No criminal record or any pending cases.
Sound planning, administration, interpersonal communication and client liaison skills are required.
Strong leadership and organisational skills as well as good interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
Knowledge of ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management and its requirements.

Key Performance Areas: (Not Totally Inclusive)
Maintaining good relationship between Private Security Services Group and the Client with regard to security services rendered.
Managing allocated areas to ensure that contractual requirements are met as stipulated by client.
Ensuring that all Security Officers on site meet the contractual requirements as stipulated by the Client.
Constantly evaluating the service levels provided and making recommendations to the client regarding the improvement of services.
General management and supervision of security staff to ensure that required performance is met at all times.
Dealing with all required administration matters.
Liaising daily with management on various operational issues.
Liaising daily with Regional Management on various Operational matters.
Ensuring that all HR related queries are dealt with promptly.
Formulate disciplinary actions.
Ensuring the timeous submission of employment forms to the Regional Office.
Submitting relevant weekly/ monthly incident and general reports to management.
Investigating incidents and reporting on such.

Other Personality Attributes:
Assertiveness.
Initiative.
Strong leadership ability.
Presentable.

Core Competencies:
Analytical
Critical thinking
Planning skills
Leadership and Self development
Goal setting and Organizational skills
Driving and Managing change
Driven for results
Interpersonal skills
Communication direction and skills
Development of others
Customer focus
Teamwork