Assistant Area Security Manager

Company: PepsiCo

About PepsiCo
PepsiCo products are enjoyed more than one billion times a day across over 200 countries and territories. In 2021, PepsiCo generated over $79 billion in net revenue through a portfolio of beverages and convenient foods, including iconic brands such as Lay’s, Doritos, Cheetos, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Quaker, and SodaStream. Guided by PepsiCo Positive (pep+), the company integrates sustainability and human capital into its strategy to create value while inspiring positive impact for people and the planet.

In South Africa, PepsiCo products are available throughout the day—from breakfast to dinner, at the gym, on the field, or in the office. Key brands include Simba, Lay’s, Liqui Fruit, and Bokomo cereals. PepsiCo SA employs over 13,000 people across Bakeries, Grains, Foods, Fruit, Snacks, Juice & Beverages.

Responsibilities

• Support the Area Security Manager in implementing and executing security, crisis management, and business continuity strategies across the Western and Northern Cape regions.

• Deputize for the Area Security Manager as required, ensuring continuity of security leadership across 16 premises and a workforce of approximately 1,100 employees.

• Implement comprehensive security plans to identify, assess, and mitigate risks to personnel, assets, facilities, proprietary information, and brand reputation.

• Oversee and strengthen crisis management and business continuity capabilities, ensuring all premises have current and functional plans.

• Ensure compliance with country-wide physical security standards, including technological, procedural, manned guarding, and architectural controls.

• Conduct periodic security self-assessments, bi-annual risk assessments, and audits to identify vulnerabilities and implement cost-effective, best-practice solutions.

• Provide expert advice on security risks for new business ventures and implement risk mitigation measures.

• Develop and maintain working relationships with local and national security, emergency response, law enforcement, regulatory authorities, and other multinational security managers.

• Deliver security awareness and training programs for associates and security personnel.

• Advise on security incidents, conduct on-the-spot risk assessments, and support business travelers.

• Assist in protecting the supply chain (Make/Move/Sell) through effective security plan implementation.

• Conduct and coordinate investigations, including counterfeit, extortion, contamination, loss reduction, kidnapping, robbery, fraud, corruption, and other security threats.

• Provide strike operations and labor dispute training for security personnel and employees.

• Oversee 3P Security providers, manage KPIs, leverage economies of scale, and ensure cost-effective service delivery.

• Ensure professional development and succession planning for the security team within the area of responsibility.

• Implement all security policies, plans, and site SOPs while maintaining strong internal and external stakeholder relationships.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ professional experience, including at least 3 years in security management within the private sector, preferably in industrial environments.

• Proven advanced experience in security management and crisis response.

• Bachelor’s degree in Security, Risk Management, or related field.

• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills with working proficiency in English.

• Ability to work across multiple sites and travel within the country.

• Capacity to work in a fast-paced, challenging environment and remain accessible 24/7.

• Strong ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously.

• Willingness to undertake additional duties as assigned.

This role offers the opportunity to support and lead security operations across multiple PepsiCo sites, ensuring the safety of people, assets, and business continuity while contributing to a secure and resilient operational environment.