Group Executive Enterprise Security and Enforcement

About this role

Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) is looking for a senior security leader to protect its people, infrastructure, operations, information and reputation. The role is a five-year contract based in Gauteng and reports to the Chief Operating Officer.

You will lead an intelligence-led security and enforcement function that covers the National Key Point airports in ACSA’s network.

What you’ll do

• Build and roll out an integrated enterprise security strategy and masterplan that fits international standards and South African law.
• Set up a governance framework with policies, standards, assurance checks and performance reporting.
• Lead a risk management approach that spots emerging threats and weak points before they become incidents.
• Oversee investigations into incidents, fraud, corruption, theft, organised crime, insider threats and aviation security breaches.
• Create an enforcement framework and loss prevention programmes to reduce theft, fraud, sabotage and revenue leakage.
• Give executive oversight of aviation, cargo, perimeter and terminal security, including compliance with National Key Point, ICAO and SACAA requirements.
• Drive the setup of security operations centres and a national command centre, and join up physical and cyber security with the IT Division.
• Lead the adoption of security technology such as automated screening, baggage scanning, biometrics and predictive threat detection.
• Manage the function’s operational, capital and labour budgets, and report on risks and enforcement results to executive management, the Audit and Risk Committee and the Board.

What you need

• Essential: A relevant Honours Degree (NQF Level 8) in law enforcement, security management, intelligence, public safety or an equivalent field.
• Advantageous: An MBA, Master of Business Leadership (MBL), or a master’s degree in law enforcement, security management, intelligence or an equivalent field (NQF Level 9).
• Essential: Registration with PSIRA.
• Advantageous: AVSEC accreditation.
• Advantageous: Appointment under the National Aviation Security Programme of 2012 and NIA/SAPS, and membership of the National Aviation Security Committee or NATJOINTS.
• Essential: A total of 13 years’ experience, including 8 years in security management, law enforcement, the military, intelligence or a related field, 5 years in aviation or airport regulation, and 5 years at senior management level.
• Essential: Experience managing security at National Key Points and an understanding of airport operations.
• Knowledge of the ACSA Act, Companies Act, King IV, PFMA, PPPFA and B-BBEE legislation, and of ACI, ICAO, CAA and IATA requirements.
• Deep experience in quality management systems and security technology.
• Strong analytical skills, a decisive and results-driven approach, and the ability to stay calm under pressure.
• Ability to build relationships across law enforcement, government and industry, and to influence at the highest levels.

Is this job for you?

This role suits an experienced security executive who has led large, complex security functions and knows the aviation environment. You should be comfortable reporting to boards and senior government stakeholders, and you should be able to work with law enforcement and industry partners.

Tips before you apply

• Have your qualification certificates and transcripts ready. Shortlisted candidates must prove their qualifications, NQF levels and credits.
• Show your years of management and aviation experience clearly in your CV, with dates, employers and the scale of the security functions you led.
• Give specific examples of National Key Point or airport security work, including budgets, technology projects and enforcement results you delivered.

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