QUALIFICATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

15 years’ experience in the mining industry in the field of security

5 years’ experience as Manager Security in developing countries

Experience working closely with contract security personnel and local law enforcement agencies

Experience in the supervision of security contractor personnel

A sound awareness of operational safety issues and an excellent personal safety record

Knowledge in the field of risk assessment and risk management

Thorough knowledge of incident investigation practices to identify causes and remedial actions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

Develop and update security strategies in an evolving environment

Continually monitor and audit the site wide security function to seek means of improvements

Develop and maintain security procedures

Contribute to site wide risk assessment studies and react proactively to areas of high risk

Work closely with the Community Relations team to develop and foster a relationship with provincial and local authorities to achieve the highest level of loss prevention

Meet or exceed all security and safety performance targets

Develop and be responsible for the Department Management Plan

Ensure that competency standards are maintained within the security team

Manage all contract security officers on site

Train and develop the national security staff

Daily management of the security emergency response function on site

This is a renewable fixed term position. The onsite camp facilities at Wassa include fully serviced air-conditioned rooms, dining halls, sports bar convenience store, gym and sporting facilities, swimming pool and a fully equipped medical Center. An attractive expatriate salary package including a performance-based incentive and other benefits is on offer.