Render a comprehensive pro-active security service; Liaise with client, Regional Clients and handle all internal and External Security queries; Ensure client satisfaction and retention; Sustain growth and profitability; Increase and sustain the performance and productivity of all staff; Sub-Contractor and Sub-Divisions; Planning and management; To deliver effective team management; Financial management; Personnel management; Carrying out dynamic security and safety risk assessment; Maintaining effective relationships with client staff, management and contractor and service providers Providing reports and recommending process improvements; Acting as a focal point for security operations decision making during routine and emergency situations; Adhering to compliance standards and relevant laws; Alignment and liaison with all security service provider; Alignment and to ensure allocation of all responsible sites are kept up to date and site lists spread sheet; Ensure compliance to the Companys disciplinary code; Ensure that all company SOPs are followed; Ensure training takes place as and when required; After hour visits and willing to work long hours; Any other duties deemed relevant to the role  Preferred qualifications/attributes/skills:     Grade 12 Certificate; PSIRA Registered with a Grade A certificate; Firearm Competency for Business purposes for Handgun, Shotgun and Rifle Maximum of 5 years experience in the Security Industry and background in ex Security forces. Clean disciplinary, criminal and credit record; Sound Communication Skill (Verbal and Written); Bilingual (English and any other South African language); Own reliable Transport for after hour & weekend visits to Site. Skills levels 1-3 Computer literate (MS Office); The Area Manager coordinates the provision of contractual and ad hoc security services to the Client, in compliance with legislation, Client policies and procedures, to ensure SLA and KPIs are met. Assist the Operations team to ensure daily tasks and targets are met. Strong interaction capabilities with the client; Diligent and neat in appearance; Able to obtain a medical fitness certification; All applicants will be subject to a screening; Ability to work under pressure and take charge; Managing Security Officers; Conducting SOP and Job Description training with the Security Personnel; Attending onsite Security Operations meetings with the Client; Compile weekly/monthly incident reports; Conducting Site Risk Assessment; Management of daily operations; Manage the discipline of security personnel on site; Managing the disciplinary process on site; Manage and promote Health & Safety compliance; Managing ad-hoc requests for security; Manage Contractors that enter his/her environment and ensure Client Specific Compliance; Manage the risks associated with the Contractors working on Site; Incident reporting; Conducting security sweeps to enforce compliance; Keeping the Client informed;