G4S Tanzania is seeking the services of a talented individual to be
appointed in the role of Head of Risk & Compliance. The purpose of
this position will be to reduce the risk profile of G4S operations in
Tanzania to an acceptable level through accurate risk assessment and
threat mitigation. The role will also require the individual to be a
core component of risk management expertise in the Tanzania management
team with the aim of delivering improved risk management propositions to
current and future client baseRole Responsibility:
- To lead and drive the security compliance activities of the country, in accordance with G4S minimum security standards, enabling business plan objectives to be achieved.
- To lead the development and coordinate the implementation of cash services minimum security standards, ensuring that these are consistently applied within Business Units, ensuring that all employees are safeguarded and attack losses reduced.
- To lead a program of regular reviews and audit of security standards within each Business Unit, to ensure complete compliance with Group Security requirements and procedures.
- To develop effective and influential relationships with functional security reports and Group Insurance, leading to greater risk control and a reduction in losses and insurance premiums.
- To develop the technical skills and security capability of functional reports, which will raise the competency and skills of the security function, enabling improved business performance.
- To lead the process for the identification and transfer of best security compliance practice across the Country, to ensure that security standards and procedures are continuously improved.
- To review and recommend changes to operating limits, evaluating against local risk profiles, and ensuring that Country risk levels are appropriate.
- To continually communicate and raise awareness of attack and internal losses across the Country
- Working to actively build networks and influence relevant decision makers in Government and Law Enforcement Authorities within the country. Ensure that the organisation is visible and recognised in the market.
- To review and approve new Branch, Vehicle and other Security equipment related designs.
- To produce requisite Security reports and analysis to agreed timelines.
- Carrying out physical security surveys in order to determine risk recommend security and implement security and safety measures necessary
- Investigating and determining route causes of incidents and losses and implement adequate controls to prevent re-occurrence.
- Offering assistance in investigations of incidents of thefts, break-ins etc at assignments.
- Offering professional consultancy and advice on physical protective security to customers.
- Managing Firearms (chemical maces, gas injectors and bullet-proof vests) in line with company security policy & complying with applicable law
- Carrying out thorough and complete vetting of all G4S staff and potential employees
The Ideal Candidate:
- Minimum degree qualification with experience of working in a global and culturally diverse environment.
- Proven knowledge and experience of Security Management and Security Risk expertise
- Must be fluent in English, willing to be mobile and flexible in their attitude to performing their duties.
- Strong people development and process skills are a ‘must’.
- Excellent interpersonal and influencing ability.
- Must be able to work independently, often in remote areas and must be computer literate.