CSO

Job Description : CSO ZOUTHERN AFRICA The incumbent will serve as the first line of defense for the plant, ensuring safety, vigilance, regulatory compliance, and the seamless functioning of all physical security systems. HCCB Plant Head, Admin, HR, EHS Manager, Production & Utilities Heads Eligibility & Qualifications Mandatory Requirements: Ex-Servicemen Only Only following ranks shall be accepted: Army: Captain Major Hon. Captain Honourable Discharge Certificate from the Forces is mandatory. Age : Must be under 55 years at the time of joining. Preferred Regiments/Arms Military Intelligence (MI) Parachute Regiment (Para) Infantry / Armoured Corps / Air Defence Experience Requirements Minimum 25 Years in security and at least 10 years in a plant or industrial security leadership role . Experience in managing: Union activities or unrest Labour strikes, gheraos, or agitation control Emergency evacuations or BCP situations Key Responsibilities 1. Plant Security Management Supervise access control , gate operations , and material movement . Ensure security of: Personnel, premises, finished goods, utilities, and information. Coordinate daily patrols , surveillance , and shift deployments . 2. Vigilance & Intelligence Proactively monitor suspicious activities inside and outside plant premises. Liaise with local intelligence units and confidential sources. Submit periodic threat assessments to the establishment head. 3. Emergency Response Act as the first responder for all emergencies and security escalations. Conduct mock drills , prepare incident reports , and coordinate with local authorities. 4. Personnel Management Lead and mentor the entire security team in alignment with G4S/HCCB policies. Ensure discipline, proper grooming, training, and refresher briefings of all guards. Publish weekly and monthly duty rosters to ensure 24x7 manned operations. 5. Security Systems & Infrastructure Daily monitoring of CCTV , metal detectors , biometrics , boom barriers , etc. Report malfunctions and ensure repairs through vendor coordination. Regular audit of security gadgets and firefighting equipment. 6. Compliance & Documentation Maintain accurate and up-to-date registers/logs: Visitors, gate passes, incidents, night rounds, shift deployment Assist during internal audits and statutory inspections. Ensure adherence to HCCB safety and security SOPs at all times. Key Skills & Attributes Strong command presence and decisive leadership Zero-tolerance approach towards indiscipline or negligence Hands-on with Microsoft Excel, email correspondence, digital logs Capable of handling labour union situations with diplomacy and firmness English mandatory & compulsory. Behavioral Expectations Unquestionable integrity and alertness High responsiveness and on-call availability Respectful, assertive, and emotionally intelligent leadership Ready to work in shift duties if required, including night inspections Performance Indicators (KPIs) Zero security breaches (people, material, or data) Timely incident resolution and reporting High audit scores on safety and security compliance Strong intelligence input quality and threat reporting Seamless security team management and roster adherence

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