Head of Security

Role Purpose

The Head of Security will lead the complete security function for Chemaf’s DRC operations. The role protects people, assets, product, and operational continuity, and keeps community and government relationships stable as the business ramps up. It carries responsibility for security strategy, risk management, crisis response, and compliance with DRC law and international human rights standards.

Key Responsibilities

Security Strategy & Risk Management

• Define the security strategy, policy, and organization structure for all Chemaf sites and offices.
• Maintain SOPs, incident records, and management dashboards. Provide strategic security inputs and recommendations to senior management.

Site Security & Loss Prevention

• Oversee perimeter security, access control, control room monitoring, and security automation (CCTV, surveillance, drones).
• Secure the movement of high-value product from site through dispatch and transit corridors to export points.

Crisis, Emergency & Expatriate Security

• Develop and run emergency response and crisis management
• Manage expatriate and executive security, including travel, accommodation, and evacuation planning.
• Proactively monitor and track signs of worker, contractor, or community discontent through lawful, ethical channels. Intervene early to prevent escalation.

Government & Stakeholder Relations

• Build and maintain working relationships with , provincial, and local authorities in the DRC, including police, military, intelligence, administration, and customary leaders.

Compliance, Governance & Investigations

• Ensure compliance with DRC law, the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights, and group codes of conduct.
• Oversee contracted security providers and any public security forces deployed at sites.
• Manage incident reporting, internal investigations, disciplinary proceedings, and coordination with police and judicial authorities on complaints and investigations.
• Oversee licensing, custody, and handling of security equipment, gadgets, and weapons in line with local regulations.

Team Leadership

• Lead manpower planning, deployment, rosters, and special-occasion deployments.
• Select, train, and appraise security personnel. Conduct regular drills, inspections, and readiness assessments.

Candidate Profile

• Officer of the Police Service (IPS) with 10 to 15 years of service, ex-serving or eligible for release.
• Proven experience leading large forces, with a background in internal security, intelligence, or law and order.
• Strong leadership, crisis management, negotiation, decision-making, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with international security and risk standards is desirable.
• A degree in law, security management, or a related field is desirable.

Leadership Competencies

• Strong stakeholder management with government authorities, communities, security providers, and senior leadership.
• Ability to build, train, and lead disciplined security teams.
• Unwavering commitment to integrity, human rights, safety, and ethical conduct.