Contract Manager - G4S Secure Solutions

G4S Secure Solutions (SA), a leading provider of integrated security management solutions, has a vacancy for a Contract Manager based at our operations in Pretoria.

Reporting to the General Manager, the CM coordinates the provision of contractual and ad hoc security services to their dedicated customer, in compliance with legislation, Company policies and procedures, to ensure achievement of budgeted financial targets.

Reporting to the General Manager, the CM coordinates the provision of contractual and ad hoc security services to their dedicated customer, in compliance with legislation, Company policies and procedures, to ensure achievement of budgeted financial targets.

The successful incumbent is a self-starter with a proven track record in maintaining company policy, adopting best practices, and is able to exercise sound judgement in the pursuit of the achievement of the goals of the organisation, and understanding the role which Security plays within a successful business unit. The incumbent will be expected to be results-driven and to live the values of the organisation.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITY:

Effective management of the contract financial performance

Initiate cost-saving model and controls

Gross Margin Management

• Direct Wage control / ER management
• Overheads control
• Contract profitability

Existing Revenue Growth

• Escalations are achieved

Manage the contracts cash flow.

• DSO management

Effective management staff  within contract

Effective Organisation

• Staff turnover analysis, proper allocation of staff to positions and structure.
• Effective labour management including rosters and shift patterns
• Management of overtime and annual leave

Development

• Succession Planning and Employment Equity

Supervision

• Staff motivation levels
• Ensuring that performance assessments of all subordinate employees are conducted, and corrective action implemented where necessary.
• Ensuring that acceptable standards of behaviour at work are maintained by all subordinate employees, as required by G4S’s code of conduct and disciplinary code.
• Ensuring that all disciplinary actions are conducted in compliance with Company policies and procedures.

Effective management of operations

Client retention and customer service levels

• Ensuring that site meetings are held on an ongoing basis.
• Conducting regular site visits to assess effectiveness of site procedure implementation, identifying training needs and procedural improvements.
• Ensuring that all required formal customer meeting are scheduled, attended and minuted.
• Maintenance of client relationship and ensuring client retention 

Ops Process management – adherence to quality standard

• Ensuring that absenteeism is maintained within established norms.
• Ensuring that manpower is maintained at optimum levels, to minimise unnecessary overtime.
• Ensuring that only appropriately trained and PSIRA registered security personnel are utilized at all times.
• Ensuring that claims against the Company are prevented or minimized through regular customer risk assessments.
• Effective labour management and rostering
• Liaison with regards to invoicing, accuracy of such and securing payment

Shared Best Practice

• Specific examples of implementation of BP from other regions 

Effective management of business development function

New business development

• Identifying new business opportunities in the region’s sphere of operations, as well as in terms of growth of business with existing customers, driven by the promotion of integrated security solutions. 

Competitors evaluations

• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the competitor environment faced by the region. 

Implementation and integration of the HSSEC strategy and culture on site

• Embed health and safety awareness and responsible behavior with operational team, through consistent focus on health and safety compliance and discipline.
• Drive health and safety awareness down to guard force level through communication, enforcement of guidelines and principles, reporting and training
• Highlight heath and safety examples, both good and bad, to reinforce message and drive to achieve zero harm within our business. 
• Monitor and reduce the number of health and safety incidents. Oversee investigations into incidents and related matters, both to address non-compliance and to reinforce awareness.
• Conduct health and safety awareness training and lessons learned with employees on site 

 Health and Safety

• Participate in the design/ development/ review/ implementation and monitoring of the branch/region/national safety plans for each year.
• Participate in safety forums created by company for example safety meetings and safety talks
• Report all safety incidents to the relevant people
• Discuss all safety incidents on all levels
• Follow-up on any activities assigned through safety meeting/committee/representative/management
• Attend safety education and refresher programmes
• Comply with safety policies and procedures at workplace
• Distribute safety information as and when required

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Driver’s Licence
• PSIRA Grade B
• Registered Security Service Provider
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in security management

 Knowledge

• South African security legislation
• G4S Operational Policy and procedures
• G4S HR Policy and procedures
• Health and Safety legislation

Skills

• Managing Professionally
• Leading People
• Managing Conflict
• Communication skills (written and verbal)
• Negotiation
• Computer literacy
• Basic financial skills
• Risk identification 

Attributes

• Driving change
• Attention to detail
• Delivering objectives
• Delivering strategy
• Customer Thinking