Regional Security Manager - KZN

Description

Dis-Chem Pharmacies has an opportunity available for a Regional Security Manager who will lead security operations across a region, ensuring effective implementation and deployment of security controls, management of security personnel, and reduction of shrink and operational risk. Minimum Requirements…

Essential

• Diploma or certification in Security or Risk Management or 5-7 years’ experience in retail security or loss prevention. • Leadership experience advantages Responsibilities Strategy and Value delivery

• Implement regional security strategies and loss prevention initiatives. • Manage deployment and effectiveness of security guards and controllers. • Monitor store-level shrink, theft, and security risks. • Ensure effective use of security systems and tools. Leadership and collaboration

• Manage and support store-level security personnel and external service providers. • Partner with store managers, regional and divisional teams on security matters. • Collaborate with Head of Security on risk mitigation strategies. • Support and manage investigations and incident resolution. Governance and risk

• Ensure compliance with security policies and procedures. • Monitor and report on security incidents and risks. • Conduct audits and inspections of store security standards. • Escalate high-risk issues and incidents. Key Skills

• Strong operational security management capability. • Understanding of retail store operations. • Risk identification and problem-solving. • Stakeholder engagement. • Strong communication skills. Key Performance Indicators

• Commercial and Stock Performance – Regional Shrink and loss • Operational Excellence - Security incident rates and resolution Effectiveness of security, personnel, processes and controls. • Governanceand Risk - Compliance with security standards and Store safety and risk metrics • Customer outcomes – Management of security related incidentsand • Peopleand Culture – Culture Formula Special Conditions of Employment:

• South African citizen
• MIE, clear criminal and credit
• Driver’s license and/or own reliable transport

Remuneration and benefits

• Market related salary • Medical aid • Provident fund • Staff account ONLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED. IF YOU HAVEN`T BEEN CONTACTED WITHIN TWO WEEKS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION AS UNSUCCESSFUL.

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is an equal opportunity employer. Dis-Chem’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to Dis-Chem’s Employment Equity and Transformation Strategy. Dis-Chem actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities.

Package & Remuneration

Market Related About Us

Since our founding in 1978, Dis-Chem has grown into South Africa’s leading health-and-wellness retail chain — with over 20 000 employees across our stores and head office. Today, with over 300 stores across South Africa, Botswana and Namibia, Dis-Chem is the heartbeat of health, wellness and everyday value.

When you join our Retail team, you become part of a culture that blends service excellence, every-day value (our Everyday Low Price strategy) and expert support in beauty, health, sport nutrition and wellness.

When you join our Retail team, you become part of a culture that blends service excellence , every-day value (our Everyday Low Price strategy) and expert support in beauty, health, sport nutrition and wellness.

What Makes Retail at Dis-Chem exciting

• You’ll work in a store environment known for high foot-traffic, brand trust, and strong retailer reputation.

• We emphasise growth: training, development, identifying you for future leadership roles.

• You are our “front-line” – greeting customers, understanding their needs, assisting them to find the right health, wellness and beauty products.

What You Get

• A job where you directly impact people’s wellbeing and shopping-experience, not just selling stuff.

• A solid brand behind you, with a large footprint nationally, meaning real opportunities across stores.

• Training and career-pathing: entry level to senior retail/operations roles.

• Discounts and benefits: as a retail employer focused on health/wellness you’ll get priority customer pricing.

• For those who step up: possibility of moving into supervisory, store-management or even broader operations roles.

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