Security Manager , International School of Tanganyika (IST)

The International School of Tanganyika (IST) enjoys a reputation, developed since 1963, as a leading educational institution in Africa. IST employs 120 teaching staff and 200 support staff, representing 19 nationalities. Over 1000 students, of 64 nationalities, are currently enrolled at the school.

IST has a strong reputation for academic achievement, a rich extra-curricular programme and a high degree of commitment to community engagement and service. We are proud of our balanced programme that prepares students to be active and healthy citizens with diverse interests.

The Position:

The Security Manager maintains security and safety of people and property through appropriate supervision and enforcement of IST’s procedural rules and regulations.

Key functions:

Liaison:

•Act as Liaison between the school, outsourced security companies, Government establishments and other organizations to ensure adequate security and safety.

Supervision:

•Prepares & enforces approved rules and regulations to facilitate personal safety of students, staff, parents, visitors, and school property.

•Ensures that guards are appropriately trained, oriented and carry out assigned responsibilities.

•Visits school campuses and residential areas at various intervals, including random checks after school hours, to ensure appropriate security coverage is in place.

•Monitors sensitive and vulnerable areas to ensure they are appropriately secured.

•Supervises and supports IST security staff.

•Reviews periodic reports submitted by the campus security supervisors.

Infrastructure management:

•Monitors security systems and equipment to ensure effective area and visitor surveillance.

•Ensures all security equipment is periodically checked and serviced to enable optimum performance.

•Reviews adequacy of security personnel and equipment and recommends appropriate action to the school Director.

Special Assignments:

•Reviews and reports to all concerned on thefts and follow-up progress.

•Represents school in security related court cases.

•Recommends an annual school-wide security budget and monitors approved budget.

•Arranges additional security coverage for special school events including sporting events and excursions/trips.

•Conducts a risk analysis and co-ordinates security audits as and when required.

•Develops, updates and maintains security related policies and procedures.

Competencies required:

•Excellent communication skills (written and spoken command of English & Kiswahili)

•Investigative and analytical abilities including proficiency in the collation of data and the preparation of security reports

•Risk management through risk identification and appropriate mitigation strategies

•Interpersonal skills

•High level of confidentiality and professionalism

•Energetic and proactive

•Organized and detail-oriented

•Good computer skills

Qualifications/Experience:

•Relevant certification in security related field

•Five (5) years of experience in a similar capacity with reputable institutions

Salary and benefits:

A competitive salary and benefits package will be offered.

Starting date:

March 2014

Application procedure:

Candidates should e-mail a letter of application, a detailed curriculum vitae/resume and the names and contact details of at least three referees who may be contacted for references.

The total document size for the application should be kept under 3MB.

The deadline for applications is February17th, 2014; applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received.

Applications should be sent to:

The Director at staffrecruitment@istafrica.com