Assistant Contract Manager

SUMMARY:
An Internal Vacancy exists for Assistant Contract Manager in the Mining Division based in Randfontein. 

The suitable candidate’s main responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

POSITION INFO:

• To ensure that daily shift management is done according to the required standard.
• To oversee the duties of the Security Officers at posts and the Reaction Teams on duty
• Searches: Authorized to conduct searches of vehicles and containers on company property in terms of the Criminal Procedure Act (51/1977/24), Minerals and Explosives Act and in conjunction with company policy and procedures.
• Arrests: Authorized to arrest suspects on company property in terms of the Criminal Procedure Act {51/1977/42(3)} and in conjunction with company policy and procedures.
• Ensure that all communication/ instructions/ procedures/ policies are forwarded, discussed and understood by all Security Officers and Reaction Teams
• Communicate all security-related problems identified by the Security Officers and Reaction Teams to the Contract Manager
• Report all incidents that occurred the following morning and serious incidents immediately to the Contract Manager.
• Ensure that all members attend the parade before commencing duty.
• Ensure that the following is checked at the parade before contractor guard force members are posted.
• All are sober and fit for duty.
• All are neatly dressed in the correct uniform.
• All are In possession of the correct PPE (Bullet-proof vest, safety shoes, etc).
• All are in possession of the relevant documents and badges (appointment certificate, PSIRA badge/ card, aids badge, etc.)
• All are clean shaven and hair neat.
• All are equipped with all equipment required for the post that will be manned (radio, torched.).
• Ensure that all security and safety related matters are conveyed to all members at the parade before the guard force members are posted.
• Ensure all posts are filled, as per contract agreement,
• Ensure that all Security Officers and Reaction Team members are qualified and competent to conduct their duties
• Conduct at least 5 Post visits at different posts during the month
• Conduct inspection of the guard house during your visit, check registers, OB, equipment and the knowledge of the guard posted, ensure that a Post Checklist is completed.
• Conduct PTO’s on Security Officers posted and conduct training where needed.
• Report any irregularities to the Contract Manager and any defects to the Control Room.
• Conduct alcohol tests when required or instructed.
• Ensure all Task Descriptions, Procedures and Instructions are acknowledged at every post by every Security Officer working at the post.
• Ensure that regular searches are done at Phola Plant.
• Continues Risk assessments must be done (including recommendations) at all posts and reports must be made to the client for review and implantation of recommendations (if agreed on).
• Ensure that at least two Alarm Rehearsals are conducted during the month with the Reaction Team
• Ensure inspection of the Reaction Teams are done to ensure they have all required equipment and tools
• Patrol unmanned areas on a regular basis, e.g. cables, substations, etc.
• Suspicious looking mine employees or other persons must be confronted and inspected. Enquire about their actions or activities.
• All persons committing crimes as per Scheduled Offences, Criminal Procedures Act and Explosive Act must be arrested.
• Report the incident to the Contract Manager – follow his instructions.
• Detain the arrested persons until they are handed over to the SAPS
• Hand all exhibits over to the Protection Officer and ensure it is logged/recorded.
• All crime scenes must be investigated by the Assistant Contact manager with assistance from the Tactical Team. An assessment must be done, and preventative measures must be implemented.
• Remember not to disturb evidence like fingerprints, tracks, etc. on the scene of the crime.
• Report sub-standard acts or condition found on the mine.
• Encourage your members to do the same and inspect their areas of responsibility to determine if they do report.
• Hand completed irregularity reports to the Contract Manager after preventative action has been taken.
• Ensure that your members get the information on follow-up action taken on their reports.
• Carry out all instructions given by the Contract Manager, Assistant Contract Manager Report back timelessly on instructions carried out – close the loop –give feedback
• Ensure that instructions given to subordinates are adhered to, if not, take necessary action.
• Ensure that all Safety, Health and Environmental rules and policies are always adhered to by you and all guard force members as per the contract.
• Ensure that you and the guard force members understand all emergency procedures.
• In the event of any emergency the appropriate emergency procedure must be adopted and adhered to as per all Emergency Procedures as thought to you.
• Contact the Contract Manager without delay if you are unsure of what to do or what action to take.
• Cultivate informers so that information can be obtained about criminal activities

• Maintain the Guard track system (Downloading batons, add clock points, printing reports)
• Compile data for Vehicle and Pedestrian searches
• Compile data for 100% Alcohol tests
• Compile data for contract compliance
• Maintain employee files
• Bookings of medicals and Induction etc.
• Alarm system Audit
• Transformers and cables Audit
• Property markings done at stores Audit
• Radio Audit
• Responsible for Control Room

• PSIRA certification – Grade A;  
• Grade 12 or equivalent qualification;  
• Relevant experience as a Contract Manger or similar position would be advantageous; 
• Gold and illegal mining and investigations and intelligence experience; 
• Firearm competency for handgun and Riffle;
• Risk analyzing skills would be advantageous;
• Bilingual (English and any other South African Language);
• The ability to communicate and present at all levels;
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills;  
• Working knowledge of MS office;  
• The ability to work under pressure;  
• Willing to work long hours;
• Clean disciplinary, criminal and credit record;  
• Code 08 driver’s license and valid PDP;