Job Title: Facilities and Security
Officer
Reference: FSO _2013
Recruiter: Altima Africa Ltd
Recruiter: Altima Africa Ltd
Contract: Permanent
Available: ASAP
Category: Experienced
Offer: Neg.
Profile Introduction
Our Client, a fast growing Internet, Satellite TV and VOIP
provider operating across the greater East African region; seeks to recruit a
Facilities and Security Officer responsible for providing guidance and
direction for the planning, implementation and operation of the organization’s
Security and Facilities Management activities.
The Security and Facilities Officer will report to the
Administration and Facilities Manager.
Minimum Requirements/Skills/Competencies
- Minimum
of a Degree from a recognized University,
- Post
Graduate Diploma or a recognized security qualification with 3-5 years
proven management experience within the security industry, armed services
etc
- A
sound working knowledge of security best practice and legislation
affecting the security role
- Ability
to work as part of a team, as well as independently
- Possess
good oral and written communication skills.
- Aptitude
to accept challenges, confront risks and willingness to work
round-the-clock.
- Possess
a certificate of good conduct.
Job Specification
- Develop
and enforce security policies to ensure a safe environment for employees
and visitors at all the organisation’s premises.
- Assist
external Investigator in investigating network sabotage, conducting raid,
reporting to police etc
- Supervision
of other Security and Facilities service providers including security
guards
- Continuously
assess the company’s internal as well as external security threats and put
in place appropriate measures. Initiate, coordinate and manage all the
safety related tasks within the organization
- Monitoring
company CCTV’s, respond to any security breaches at any of the
organisation’s premises. Report significant security breaches at any of
the organisation’s premises to police
- Monitoring
of the Company’s door access control system and responding to any security
violations
- Issue
security guidelines and directives to staff on a regular basis and ensure
that the guidelines and rules are properly followed, make the staff
knowledgeable about useful workplace safety tips.
- Coordinating
emergency response plans, ensure that the appropriate level of training is
provided for all security personnel on disasters; fire and bomb
procedures; use of technical equipment and routine security duties.
- Coordinating
all aspects of risk assessment and employee involvement, training staff at
all levels in environmental issues and responsibilities;
- Facilitate
a work environment that supports a secure & risk free culture
- Perform
safety audits and inspect facilities, machinery, and safety equipment to
identify and correct potential hazards, and to ensure safety regulation
compliance
- Investigate
industrial accidents, near-miss incidents, and occupational injuries to
determine causes, install preventive measures, and manage return-to-work
activities
- Perform
other duties as assigned.
How to Apply
If you are qualified and up to the challenge visitwww.altimaafrica.com/careers.php and
apply online by 5pm, 28th February 2013.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
