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Job Description

SECURITY MANAGER – NORTHERN REGION (1)

The Required skills for the role:

• Leading and managing a team of security personnel, including hiring, training, and performance management.
• Developing and implementing security policies, protocols and procedures.
• Planning and coordinating security operations for specific events.
• Reviewing reports on incidents and breaches.
• Coordinating Staff when responding to emergencies and alarms.
• Submitting weekly and monthly crime status reports for management on security status
• Analysing data to form proposals for improvements (e.g. implementation of new technology)
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure integration of security requirements into business processes and projects.
• Conducting regular security assessments, audits, and inspections to identify gaps and areas for improvement.
• Managing access control systems, surveillance equipment, and other security technologies to ensure proper functioning and effectiveness.
• Maintaining and updating emergency response plans, ensuring all employees know their roles and responsibilities.
• Investigating security breaches, incidents, and violations, document findings and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborating with external stakeholders, such as law enforcement agencies and security vendors, to enhance security measures and respond to incidents.
• Planning and implementing comprehensive security strategies
• Gathering security intelligence and implementing preventative measures.
• Promoting and adhering to Zambeef’s procedures, policies and guidelines, including, without limitation, those relating to food safety, Competition Law and Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC)

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• Grade 12 Certificate
• Diploma in Security Management or Administration or equivalent;
• Bachelors Degree will be an added advantage
• 5 – 7 years relevant working experience
• At least 2 years of supervisory/management experience.
• Experience using relevant technology and equipment (e.g. CCTV)
• Experience in reporting and emergency response planning.
• Computer literacy
• Excellent knowledge of security protocols and procedures.
• Solid understanding of budgeting and statistical data analysis.

The Required attributes for the role Include:

• Good communication skills.
• Being physically fit.
• Good knowledge of security environments and hazards.
• Being polite.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Being analytical
• Leadership skills.
• Being proactive
• Good negotiation skills
• Being able to work with a team.

Interested candidates who meet the criteria above are encouraged to submit their applications letters, with detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of certificates, and contact details of three (3) referees to:

THE HR OPERATIONS MANAGER

Zambeef Products PLC

P/B 17, Woodlands

Lusaka or

Email: [email protected]

NB.. All applicants must verify their local qualifications and/or verify and evaluate their foreign qualifications with The Zambia Qualifications Authority

The closing date for receipt of applications is 22nd April 2025 .  Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.