Security Superintendent
Base Titanium Limited, the Kenyan subsidiary of the Australian company, Base
Resources Limited, is developing the globally significant Kwale Mineral Sands
Project about 50km south of Mombasa.
The project is now funded
and construction commenced in the 3rd quarter of 2011. Production is scheduled
to start during the second half of 2013.
Kwale is the first large
mining development in Kenya since 1911 and represents an exciting opportunity
for high performing candidates seeking to be part of the successful development
of the project.
Pragmatic and pro-active
candidates with strong integrity and who work well in a team environment are
encouraged to apply.
Reporting to the General Manager – Environment and Community Affairs, the Security Superintendent will be responsible for the development and management of all security functions for the Kwale Mineral Sands Project.
This is an exciting and challenging career opportunity for a highly motivated security professional.
Key accountabilities include:
- Developing and implementing the
security system for the project to ensure control and protection of all
Base Titanium assets and personnel.
- Managing a performance oriented service
level agreement with a private security service provider.
- Establishing linkages and
maintaining liaison with local law enforcement agencies.
- Promoting and supporting community
policing initiatives and developing security focused engagement with the surrounding
communities.
- Ensuring all security activities
comply with the laws of Kenya and respect human rights.
- Conducting periodical risk
assessments to validate and update security measures.
- Developing and managing annual
budget and expenditure plans.
Qualifications and
experience:
The ideal candidate will:
- Hold a tertiary qualification in
Security Risk Management. Proven experience in lieu of a tertiary
qualification will be considered.
- Have 5 years’ experience in a
senior security management role.
- Demonstrate strong leadership,
interpersonal and networking skills.
- Possess good oral and written
communication skills.
- Demonstrate an ability to work in
a challenging environment with a multinational workforce with minimal
supervision and high ethical standards.
- Possess good computer skills.
Eligible applicants must
submit a Curriculum Vitae with a cover letter, certified copies of
qualifications, Good Conduct Certificate and three traceable references for the
attention of the Human Resources Manager, clearly marked “Application for
Security Superintendent” to: Email:
Applications must be received on or before Friday the 29th of June 2012.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.