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Job Title:  Security Supervisor

Organisation: Yalelo (U) Limited

Duty Station: Butembe, Buikwe Uganda

About the Company:

Yalelo (U) Limited is a tilapia fish farm that was established in Uganda in 2019. The farm is located in Butembe, Buikwe district on the shores of Lake Victoria. Yalelo Uganda is a subsidiary of First Wave Group B.V; a Dutch company with a portfolio of aquaculture related assets in Africa. First Wave Group owns and operates Yalelo Zambia, a pioneer of Aquaculture founded in 2011 that has grown quickly to become the leading fish farm in Zambia and among the largest aquaculture farms in Africa.

Job Summary:   Accountable for the safety of all company assets, goods, property and people and assessment of security risks/threats relating to the protection of Company assets both on land and water and coordination of all external security agencies. Protect the Company and maintain a secure working environment.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure that all critical areas of security concerns regarding the Yalelo Site are adequately covered in the security plan and are effectively managed, monitored and controlled.
• Develop and implement robust security strategies and policies to protect the company’s assets, employees and facilities.
• Assessing potential risks and vulnerabilities, investigating security breaches and reinforcing appropriate measures to mitigate them.
• Conducting regular security assessments, audits and inspections to identify gaps and areas for improvement.
• Educate employees on security awareness, policies and procedures through training programs and communication initiatives.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure integration of security requirements into business processes and projects.
• Manage access control systems, surveillance equipment and other security technologies to ensure proper functioning and effectiveness.
• Collaborate with internal departments, such as human resources and IT, to ensure compliance with security protocols and standards.
• Investigate security breaches, incidents and violations, document findings and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain strong relationships with external partners, such as law enforcement agencies, local community and security vendors, to enhance security capabilities.
• Stay informed about the latest security technologies, trends and regulatory requirements and make recommendations for enhancements to the security program.
• Compile weekly and monthly reports regarding security operations at the firm.
• Any other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, with criminal justice or related field experience.
• At least eight (8) years of Security Services experience (police/military/intelligence services), of which, at least four (4) years at the supervisory or management level within the private security industry with a strong understanding of security principles and practices.
• In-depth knowledge of security technologies, incident management and other security-related equipment, such as access control systems and CCTV surveillance.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement security policies, procedures and programs.
• Proficiency in security assessments, audits and investigations at a large scale.
• Attention to detail and a keen eye for identifying and mitigating security risks.
• A meticulously presented self-starter with a positive and professional attitude with the ability to operate at all levels of the business spectrum to achieve outcomes
• Strong management and leadership skills together with excellent communication, influencing, negotiating and engagement skills
• Preferably working within multinational companies (FMCG, manufacturing desirable, or alternatively natural resources – mining/oil & gas).
• Ability to demonstrate confidentiality and sensitivity in dealing with security matters resilience and the ability to work independently and effectively under pressure.
• Leadership experience in managing teams of supervisors across large geographical expanses.
• Strong computer literacy with a working knowledge of the complete range of MS Office packages. Strong knowledge of next-generation electronic security and surveillance systems and how they can be installed and optimized to enhance an over-arching site security and surveillance strategy.
• Training or experience in emergency response and crisis management.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should send their applications, resumes, and certified academic documents as one pdf document to: careers@yalelo.ug, not later than 30th October 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Deadline: 30th October 2024

Yalelo Uganda is an equal opportunities employer. All candidates who meet the requirements are highly encouraged to apply. Yalelo Uganda doesn’t solicit any monies at any stage of the recruitment process.

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