Job Description

Role Description:
The Security Manager at Obuasi Ghana will be reporting to the Executive Security Manager at Obuasi, will be part of the Security Management team at Obuasi and will assist the Executive Security Manager to translate the Operation (Mines) and Continental Africa Region Security strategies and tactical plans into operational plans for the operation (mine) and develop systems and processes considering the establishment of new technologies, knowledge and practice development within the existing knowledge base, in line with profitability and objectives of the operation.

General Accountabilities for the role
Assist the Executive Security Manager in:

• Ensuring, implementation of the Global Security objectives and standards
• Identification, analysing and interpreting of security risks within the Operation's mine) area and design and implement strategies and systems to mitigate identified risk and to prevent and reduce loss of the Operations (mines) assets
• Insuring the successful implementation of the Security Framework at the Operation (mine)
• Implementing and ensuring compliance to the Metallurgical and Mining Global Security Standards
• Establishing and maintaining a methodology that supports strategic intelligence and analysis, business and competitive intelligence, which contributes to the sustainability and "licence to operate" of current and planned operations of the Operation (mine)
• Maintaining an effective network of contact internally and externally to analyse and influence security direction and policy. Consult with relevant stakeholders, to ensure that security operations at the Operation (mine) are conducted within regulatory jurisdiction and globally accepted social and human rights standards
• Establishing networks in country, liaising with appropriate forums and governmental agencies and staff, to stay abreast of developments and proactively management potential security risk which could negatively affect the Operations (mine)
• Positioning the Security Function as a valued member of the broader Operations (mine) Management team and a specialist provider of technical advice and support
• Providing leadership, priorities, integration and technical advice regarding security specific issues, policies, and plans, and ensure their execution at the Operation (mine)

• Conducting site reviews, writing audit/review reports, reviewing findings, and making recommendations line management
• Monitoring and evaluating unit performance on key security issues and programs, and recommending appropriate corrective action
• Planning, developing and implementing security plans, security programmes such as Emergency response and Crisis Management, Physical Security, Incident Management and/or Investigation
• Performing incident analysis and investigation relative to all security related incidents with advice and closure to all responsible functional management and supporting security management
• Assuming other responsibilities as assigned

Required Skills or Experience

• Tertiary qualification in Psychology or any humanities as well as advanced training in Security and/or Risk Management field
• 4-7 years in the mining industry and/or associated business fields, in a management capacity with security and risk specialisation
• Be familiar with and proven compliance with regulatory and legal requirements that govern the security industry (including security service providers)
• Proven experience in project management of projects with a high level of complexity
• High level of computer literacy
• Previous experience in the Police or Investigation work will be an advantage