Process Manager, Physical Security
Johannesburg, GT, ZA
Your Role
- Monitoring and ensuring compliance with physical risk and security standards.
- Conducting risk assessments and security surveys in accordance with Munich Re standards and local regulatory requirements.
- Applying standardized methods for assessing risks and implementing measures to ensure effectiveness and efficiency.
- Collaborating across the security team and with other real estate and services functions to ensure information exchange, continuous evaluation and development of protection concepts.
- Overseeing reception and visitor access management, including the management of access authorizations and access cards in accordance with internal regulations.
- Monitoring, handling and documenting incidents that fall under the corporate security mandate, with the support of external service providers.
- Supporting projects to ensure appropriate security measures are planned and implemented.
- Monitoring the functionality of security technology and initiating renewal and maintenance activities as required.
- Driving and supporting the global implementation of new technology as part of the strategic agenda of Real Estate and Services globally.
- Developing and maintaining a comprehensive data management system for corporate security.
- Managing and optimizing security platform data, including alerting, intelligence, access control and physical security tools.
- Administering and maintaining access control systems, conducting security audits and documenting incidents.
- Training employees on access control systems and security best practices.
- Assisting with the management of surveillance cameras (CCTV) and lock management in accordance with internal regulations and in coordination with the local data protection office.
- Selecting, steering and coordinating third-party vendors for Munich Re locations.
- Managing partner budgets and performance.
- Developing strong formal relationships with external partners to ensure consistency, mutual respect and effective target management.
- Optimizing workflows and streamlining processes.
- Collaborating across the security team and with other real estate and services functions to ensure information exchange, continuous evaluation and development of protection concepts.
- Contributing to a strong team culture and the transformation into a global function.
Your Profile
- Demonstrated experience in corporate physical security systems, preferably within a global environment.
- A completed undergraduate degree in security management or a related field is required; a postgraduate degree is preferred.
- Relevant certifications in risk management and crisis management are a strong asset.
- Experience managing security technology projects, including access control and CCTV monitoring systems, with strong technical knowledge and proficiency in security systems and systems integration.
- Ability to work effectively both collaboratively and independently, including under limited supervision.
- Strong project management and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.
- An independent and structured working style combined with an approachable mindset.
- Willingness to learn and strong motivation for personal development.
- Strong communication skills with both external and internal stakeholders.
- Professional proficiency in English, both written and spoken.
- Proficiency in German or other regional languages would be beneficial.
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