Security Manager

In brief

**Overview** This role at CBRE Excellerate is for a Security Manager who will be responsible for the development, implementation, and management of all physical security, electronic security, and risk management programs within the organization. The Security Manager ensures the protection of people, assets, information, facilities, and operations while maintaining compliance with corporate security standards, client requirements, and applicable legislation. The role also involves supporting and guiding teams within the Middle East & Africa region. **What you will do** * Manage day-to-day security operations, ensuring effective operation of access control, CCTV, intrusion detection systems (IDS), and other security technologies. * Monitor security performance through audits, inspections, and compliance reviews, including for the MEA region. * Conduct regular security risk assessments and vulnerability analyses. * Identify, assess, and mitigate security risks affecting personnel, assets, and business operations. * Develop corrective action plans for identified security weaknesses. * Maintain security risk registers and tracking mechanisms. * Lead security incident investigations and root-cause analysis. * Oversee guarding services and contract security providers. * Ensure perimeter protections, visitor management, key control, and access control measures are effective. * Conduct routine physical security assessments. * Ensure emergency exits, security barriers, and life safety interfaces remain compliant. * Manage CCTV, Access Control, IDS, Visitor Management Systems, and alarm monitoring platforms. * Coordinate maintenance, upgrades, and testing of security systems. * Ensure system user access reviews are conducted regularly. * Maintain system documentation, licenses, and asset inventories. * Lead the response to security incidents, emergencies, and business disruptions. * Coordinate investigations involving theft, fraud, workplace violence, or security breaches. * Prepare incident reports and executive summaries. * Support crisis management and business continuity planning. * Ensure compliance with company security standards and local regulatory requirements. * Support audits conducted by clients, regulators, and internal governance teams. * Monitor compliance with information security and physical security requirements. * Act as the primary security contact and build relationships with law enforcement agencies, emergency services, and security service providers. * Support client security reviews and governance meetings. * Develop and deliver security awareness programs. * Conduct emergency drills and security exercises. * Train employees on incident reporting, access control procedures, and emergency response protocols, promoting a strong security culture. * Manage security budgets and expenditure. * Prepare business cases for security improvements and investments. * Oversee security vendors and service-level agreements (SLAs). * Evaluate and procure security technologies and services. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * 5-10 years of progressive security management experience. * Experience managing physical security systems including CCTV, Access Control, and IDS. * Experience conducting investigations and security risk assessments. * Experience managing security vendors and guarding contracts. * Experience in corporate, critical infrastructure, industrial, telecommunications, or facilities management environments. * Bachelor's Degree in Security Management, Risk Management, Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Business Management, or related field. * Professional security certification preferred: CPP Certified Protection Professional. **Who should apply** This role is suitable for an experienced security professional with a minimum of 5 years in progressive security management. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing diverse physical and electronic security systems, conducting risk assessments and investigations, and overseeing security vendors and contracts. They should possess a relevant Bachelor's degree and demonstrate experience in corporate, critical infrastructure, industrial, telecommunications, or facilities management environments. A professional security certification like CPP is preferred, indicating a commitment to advanced security practices and standards. **Deadline** 16 October 2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/security-manager-cbre-excellerate Source: myjobmag

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