Deputy Head of Security DGM Beverages Limited

DGM Beverages Limited is an equal opportunity employer and hereby invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the position of Deputy Head of Security to join its dynamic and proactive team.

The interested candidate will be responsible for:

• The systematic supervision and patrolling of all factory boundary fences, storage areas, works and office buildings, to ensure the safekeeping of company property.
• To make recommendations to management on all matters of security regarding company’s plant, building, materials, and other property.
• Supervise security team.
• Conduct security awareness trainings to staff
• Be conversant with the operations of security department and enforcement of company security regulations and SOPs.
• Report daily incidents or occurrences as recorded in the occurrence book.
• Conduct investigations where necessary and submit findings in liaison with the police of theft and other serious matters.
• Check building parameters for risk areas of a security breach.
• Ensure that all security equipment is in good order and well maintained i.e., alarms, panic buttons, fire extinguishers, security lights.
• Ensure all entrances and exists in the work premises are secured.
• Monitor CCTV activities for any incidences.
• Ensure all security equipment is well maintained.
• Prepare departmental reports for management review.
• Updating and maintaining security procedural documents
• Carry out any miscellaneous duties and enquires as may be required in the company’s interest.

The ideal candidate must possess the following qualification and skills:

• A relevant diploma
• Security training from Zambia Police/Zambia army or any other security wing
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a senior security role
• Experience working in a manufacturing company.
• Computer Literacy, must be conversant with Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Excellent understanding of CC TV operations
• Excellent Written and Verbal Communication abilities.