Security Manager

• Develop, implement, and enforce security policies, procedures, and protocols for the mining site aimed at protecting the company's personnel, environment, assets including core products, reputation and social license.
• Manage all security operations, including access control, surveillance systems, patrols, and investigations.
• Ensure the technical maturity of relevant security technologies and systems as approved by management.
• Investigate security breaches, incidents, and loss of company assets, and report findings to management.
• Strategically manage and oversee the deployment of security personnel, contracted guards and security technologies.
• Plan, develop, and effectively implement training programs for internal and external security resources
• Develop, plan and implement an annual operations plan and ensure that security is incorporated in routine operations, forecasting, and strategic planning.
• Direct the Site Security budgeting process and manage the budget by forecasting costs and monitoring expenditure to ensure cost control for the Project and Operations.
• Co-ordinate the collection and analysis efforts targeted at providing timely and accurate assessments and warnings of developing security threats.
• Manage Intelligence data collection and reporting.
• Manage and implement Strict Access Control SOP for the site and ensure effective compliance with the process and procedures.
• Plan, manage and conduct risk assessments on all areas, and or/or specific functions to be assessed and implement appropriate mitigation action plans.
• Prepare and present regular security reports to senior management.
• Train and sensitize staff on security awareness, procedures, and emergency response protocols.
• Support community engagement strategies and promote peaceful coexistence between the mine and local communities.
• Support the company's social license strategy by ensuring adherence the site's adherence to the Voluntary Principles in Security and Human Rights (VPSHR).
• Manage crisis and emergency response strategies affecting the security of the mine.
• Implement effective strategies to detect, deter and respond to illegal mining activities within the company's mining and prospecting leases.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent certificate in the fields of Security Management, Emergency Management, Criminal Justice or related discipline.
• Previous experience in the Military, Police or Government Intelligence services at Commissioned Officer level is desirable.
• Internationally recognized professional qualification and certification in Security.
• A minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience with at least 2 years at the supervisory or management level.
• Experience within the security industry is required, mining and gold room security experience preferred
• Experience in reporting and emergency response planning.
• Excellent knowledge of security protocols and procedures.
• Strong analytical skills and business acumen to make sound decisions and recommendations.
• Solid understanding of budgeting and statistical data analysis.
• Excellent information monitoring and management skills.
• Deep knowledge of and experience in gold circuit protection, security technology systems, including access control systems and alarms, and certain advanced security technology systems.
• Exceptional decision-making skills and problem-solving.
• Demonstrate ability to lead and develop a competent team.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in diverse cultures.
• Excellent people management and leadership abilities.
• Ability to work independently with initiative and creativity to ensure operational excellence.

Asante Gold Corporation