ABOUT THE DE BEERS GROUP OF COMPANIES: Senior Security Officer

De Beers is a member of the Anglo-American plc group.  Established in 1888, De Beers is the world’s leading diamond company with unrivalled expertise in the exploration, mining and marketing of diamonds. Together with its joint venture partners, De Beers employs more than 20,000 people across the diamond pipeline, and is the world’s largest diamond producer, by value, with mining operations in Botswana, Canada, Namibia and South Africa.  As part of the company’s operating philosophy, the people of De Beers are committed to Living up to Diamonds by making a lasting contribution to the communities in which they live and work, and transforming natural resources into shared national wealth.

For further information about De Beers visit www.debeersgroup.com.

ABOUT DE BEERS MARINE:

De Beers Marine (DBM) is based in Cape Town, South Africa and is part of the De Beers Group of Companies. Activities managed include marine exploration, geophysical surveys, sampling, mining, ship conversion, upgrades and maintenance, large project management, engineering design and mining system equipment builds. DBM executes world leading R&D in marine mining practices resulting in the most successful and advanced marine mining equipment and operations globally. Senior Security Officer

The incumbent will be responsible for the security at sea on the De Beers Marine (SA) mining vessel to implement security standards, policies and procedures in a manner that provides for a safe and secure environment. Ensure that the company’s reputation is not compromised insofar as the Kimberley Process, Security Plans of vessels in terms of the ISPS code and Namibian Diamond Act, 13 of 1999 and where applicable, relevant security procedures are concerned.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: Senior Security Officer

• Construct a proactive security program through common security policy, supporting standards and guidelines, a means of identifying risks and measurements of the effectiveness of security compliance.
• Comply with the De Beers Group Policy and Procedure on Risk Management, executing and reviewing risk assessment of the Coral Sea
• Apply and maintain resource protection control measures in accordance with security standards.
• Lift morale of the security function and establish esprit de corps.
• Develop and maintain an information management system in accordance with Group standards. Processes information received to determine trends and meaning and to advise management for appropriate action.
• Utilize security systems (CCTV, Access and other) to enable greater efficiency. Review current security systems, identify gaps and provide a plan to rectify and align with the Group Standards.
• Stakeholder engagement with DBM Operations, Debmarine Namibia Security Department, and Namibia Ministry of Mines (MME) Inspectors.
• Assist the DBM Security Department with security risk assessments, audits, In-ports, pre-security investigations and related security tasks.;
• Processes information received to determine trends and meaning and advises management on appropriate actions.
• Conduct Root Cause Analysis to determine causes of operational incidents.
• Apply and maintain security control measures in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Conduct monthly Diamond Control/Diamond Value Management Audits
• Plans and co-ordinates the section’s workload and sets individual objectives to achieve the section’s objectives.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum academic appointment requirement is a National Higher Certificate in Security Management or an NQF level 5 equivalent or completion of second year.
• Registered in accordance with the Private Security Industry Regulation Act, 56 of 2001
• 5 years’ experience in the security field
• The successful completion of security related training
• Be in possession of a valid passport
• Experience in security processes and security controls (security risk management)
• Experience in security systems/ (access control / surveillance)
• Understanding of all business processes associated to the sites and the mapping thereof
• Excellent knowledge of company policies and procedures and related legislation.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement
• General appreciation for Crisis Management and Risk Management
• Strong appreciation in terms of Health and Safety of employees and other
• Excellent knowledge of Security Risk Management, Physical Security, Emergency Practices and Contingency Planning, Personnel Security, Information Security, Investigations, Process Security (Diamond Recovery), Supply Chain Processes, Security System Knowledge.
• Work independently and remotely at sea

SKILLS/ COMPETENCIES:    

• Knowledge of mining and metallurgical diamond recovery processes
• Knowledge of Group Security Standards
• Knowledge of risk quantification and mitigation
• Knowledge of security controls and security systems (CCTV and Access Management Systems)
• Strong analytical ability
• Good communication skills
• Supervisory skills
• Problem solving approach
• Excellent judgment ability
• Computer literacy
• Fluent in English and one additional official language
• Report writing
• Administration skills (report writing, process mapping, risk assessment results, process and control improvements)
• Self-disciplined

Closing date: 26 April 2024