Jan 19, 2022

Travel Security Advisor , South Africa

Employer: FLSmidth
Location: South Africa

Summary:

Operate the group travel security procedure in all Sub-Saharan Africa, Middle East & South Asia Region’s in accordance with global policy and procedural requirements.
Operate and maintain Company's policy for domestic travelers to restricted areas.
Monitoring domestic & international incident monitoring related to Travel, Political, Terrorism, Operations & Security and other various scenarios like health threat which can disrupt business travels or pose risk to life safety and health of the traveler.
24/7 routine & Travel Security support to the travelers and Business Units.
Emergency preparedness and response act as an incident manager related to industrial / travel Security events.
Critical stakeholder of the Global Travel Security team handling travel security projects and a part of the global crisis management team.
Travel Advice to travelers based on a specific itinerary especially to travelers to HIGH/EXTREME risk destinations.
Point of contact for foreign national traveling to India providing advice, assistance and coordination including travel security briefings and travel planning if the foreigner is going to a site in a restricted area. Location-specific Travel Advisory to the Management & to travellers offering proactive warnings when situations become volatile.
Advise on Travel Security and emergency response during acquiring business globally, including intelligence to Management team on domestic and international incidents to help Business Continuity.
Training in travel security awareness and health and safety subjects.
Liaison with local & foreign embassies, Security consultants and International SOS for emergency assistance, traveler evacuation from the respective countries in case of emergencies.
Act as back up to Regional Crisis Management Leads when needed.
Hands on exp. in organizing mock drills / simulation exercises.


What you bring

Preferably BTECH level 4 certificate in security risk management or equivalent experience /certification working with ISO 31000 or ISO 31030
Any degree followed by professional security experience. Service in the armed forces will be added advantage.
Corporate / Industrial Security experience with a min of 12-15 yrs. and/ or Law Enforcement experience with a substantive blend of field and corporate / govt. experience.
Knowledge on Security & Political scenarios both domestic and globally.
Travel Security or journey hazard management experience is a necessity.
Any professional Security certifications such as CPP or PSP or ASP or relevant professional training in a field to security are added advantage.
Understanding of travel risks and dynamics both abroad and in India
Interpersonal skills. Can reach out to travelers as well as managers someone that travelers will trust and relate to but also someone who can speak at a higher managerial level.
Effective Communication and report writing skills and who can draft local evacuation and emergency response plans, local procedures.
Trainer: Travel security, Security
Interest in crisis psychology and crisis management framework is must.
Good cultural comprehension; Strong coordination skills and Liaison with external agencies & vendors.


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