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Head of Risk and Compliance - G4S Security Services - Tanzania

Job Introduction

To advise and report on the risk and stability of security procedures in the Tanzania business.
To act as a catalyst for improvement of security procedures and the transfer of best practice security solutions throughout the Group.

Role 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
Responsible for implementation and management of Health and Safety

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.

We are committed to employing “Africans for Africa” which would reserve this role for local Tanzanian candidates.

About The Company

G4S is the leading global integrated security company specialising in the provision of security products, services and solutions.

The group is active in more than 110 countries, and is the largest employer quoted on the London Stock Exchange with over 623,000 employees and has a secondary stock exchange listing in Copenhagen.

We specialise in outsourced business processes and facilities in sectors where security and safety risks are considered a strategic threat.

G4S In Africa

G4S the largest private sector employer and largest security company in Africa, with operations in more than 30 African countries and more than 122 000 employees on the continent.

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