Discovery CRES
Associate Security Specialist
At Associate Specialist Level
About Discovery
Discovery’s core purpose is to make people healthier and to enhance and protect their lives. We seek out and invest in exceptional individuals who understand and support our core purpose, and whose own values align with those of Discovery. Our fast-paced and dynamic environment enables smart, self-driven people to be their best. As global thought leaders, Discovery is passionate about innovating in order to not only achieve financial success, but to ignite positive and meaningful change within our society.
Key Purpose
To manage security systems optimally within the Discovery control rooms nationally. To further oversee guarding complement, to ensure effective security measures exists throughout Discovery and all risks are managed effectively. To coordinate all tenant access to the Discovery buildings.
Areas of responsibility may include but not limited to
- Conduct and report on investigations related to security incidents and risks in all regional offices.
- Manage security policies, protocols and procedures through development and review all associated risks at offices nationally.
- Training and induction for all buildings nationally and for each job role per contract.
- Manage all security and associated service level agreements with service providers.
- Reassess guarding complements for all offices nationally.
- Assist in management and maintenance of electronic security systems and equipment in all offices.
- Conduct regular meetings with security service providers to ensure optimal continuous relationships and timeous resolutions of issues.
- Full line management function relating to Discovery employees reporting into this role.
- Plan and coordinate security operations for specific events.
- Create management reports and stats.
- Audit tenant and contingent worker access quarterly.
- Liaison between Corporate Services, Discovery People and Line Management on the divisions security processes to ensure that the correct standards are applied and agreed processes are followed.
Education and Experience
- Matric
- Diploma in Security Management / qualification advantageous
- Professional registration required PSIRA Grade A
- Security policies and procedures
- Essential experience in relevant technology and equipment (e.g. CCTV) around security systems
- MS Office Intermediate
- statistical data analysis
- 5 years’ experience as a Security Manager or similar position
- Driver’s license
EMPLOYMENT EQUITY
The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people living with disabilities to apply.
EMPLOYMENT EQUITY
The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.
