SECURITY MANAGER – MPONGWE FEEDMILL (X1)

Job Description

Zambeef Products PLC is the largest integrated cold chain food products and agribusiness company in Zambia and one of the largest in the Southern Africa region.  It is involved in the primary production, processing, distribution and retailing of beef, chicken, pork, eggs, dairy, fish, flour, stockfeed and day-old chicks throughout Zambia and the surrounding region.

Zambeef Products PLC is an equal opportunity employer. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic candidate for the role outlined below. Women are therefore encouraged to apply.

The Required skills for the role include:

• Assessing potential risks and vulnerabilities, investigating security breaches and reinforcing appropriate measures to mitigate them.
• Leading and managing a team of security personnel, including hiring, training and performance management.
• 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.
• Fostering a culture of security awareness and training employees on security protocols and procedures.
• Educating employees on security awareness, policies and procedures through training programs and communication initiatives
• Promoting and adhere to Zambeef’ s procedures, policies and guidelines, including, without limitation, those relating to food safety, Competition Law and Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC)

The Required Qualifications are:

• Grade 12 Certificate
• Diploma in security management
• Degree will be an added advantage
• 2 Years working experience
• Police or any Law enforcement working experience will be an added advantage

The Required competencies includes:

• Excellent people and leadership management skills
• Knowledge of emergency response planning and incident management.
• Excellent investigations and evidence collection skills
• Having good communication skills. 
• Having good knowledge of security environments and hazards.
• Having interpersonal skills.
• Good analytical skills

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: Recruitment@zambeef.co.zm

NB. All internal applicants are required to get approval from their Heads of Departments before applying for the job. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Zambeef Products PLC values gender diversity in the recruitment process as we promote gender equality.

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 November, 2024.  Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted