Security Manager, Project

Who is Lafarge?

Lafarge Africa PIc is a member of Huaxin Cement Co. Ltd.,  - founded in 1907 and incorporated in China. Huaxin is listed on the Shanghai and on the Hong Kong stock exchanges, and is among the 10 largest cement groups in the world. In addition to cement, Huaxin operates aggregates and ready-mixed concrete as well as waste management businesses, and has its own cement and waste pre-/co-processing equipment manufacturing with proprietary technology. Huaxin is recognized among the world's top manufacturing enterprises and most valuable brands. Lafarge Africa is a publicly quoted company on the Premium Board of the Nigerian Exchange Limited and serves Nigeria with a wide range of building and construction solutions.

Who are Lafarge People?

Lafarge people are passionate about finding better ways to build. They embrace innovation and improvement with a pioneering spirit. They work as trusted partners, creating better solutions and experiences for their customers, communities, and colleagues.

About the job

The Security Manager will be responsible for strengthening the safety and security framework across our project sites in Nigeria. He/she will be responsible for improving overall site security performance, developing and implementing robust security plans to ensure the protection of expatriate staff, and reviewing, updating, and enforcing security policies and procedures in line with global best practices.

What you'll be doing 

• Support the Country Security and Administration Director to develop and implement security policies and plans, ensuring the personal safety of new projects
• Oversee daily conduct of Chinese expatriates to ensure adherence to security systems, procedures, and facilities
• Support the Country Security & Administration Director to enhance LAP security systems, procedures, and facilities.
• Site security audit to avoid incidents

What we are looking for 

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in security related leadership roles
• Security or military background  
• Extensive work and/or management experience in security related field
• Project management experience and/or qualifications
• Map reading, terrain assessments and transcribing location data into maps, planning tools or briefings
• Proficient with Microsoft Office / Google based applications
• PowerPoint briefings

• Organization Structure

  The role reports to the Country Security and Administration Director

Core Competencies

• Execute security duties responsibly. Familiarity with all aspects, sections, patrol lines, and security objectives within the Project. Organize team members to conduct frequent inspections, identify potential security hazards, and report them promptly. Handle general issues appropriately and maintain complete records.

• Assess the discipline and attendance of security team members. Organize and direct the team in completing all assigned security tasks. Maintain accurate and truthful work logs and ensure proper handover procedures between shifts.

• Strictly enforce the company's rules and regulations. Organize all security personnel for professional knowledge study and security skill training, ensuring the entire team maintains a rigorous style, follows orders, remains dedicated to their duties, treats others with sincerity and courtesy, and upholds the company's positive image

Organization Structure

The roles reports to the Country Security and Administration Director

Your Lafarge Experience
At Lafarge, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us you’ll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You’ll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it’s only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in.