Head of Security and Risk
Head of Security and Risk
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Head of Security and Risk
At Volkswagen Group Africa, we are more than a car manufacturer – we are a global mobility company driven by innovation, quality, and our people. With operating sites in Kariega (Uitenhage), Centurion, and Sandton, we combine a proud heritage of engineering excellence with a strong focus on the future. We produce vehicles and mobility solutions that deliver performance, safety, and sustainability. Our success is powered by diverse, skilled, and passionate employees who value collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement. As part of the global Volkswagen Group, we operate in a dynamic environment where innovation, digitalization, and sustainability shape everything we do. Joining Volkswagen Group Africa means being part of a team building mobility for generations – responsibly, sustainably, and together.
ABOUT THE ROLE
This high-impact opportunity calls for a decisive, resilient and forward-thinking security leader to shape and lead the security and fire strategy for Volkswagen Group Security across South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa. The successful candidate will anticipate emerging risks, strengthen organisational resilience and champion security excellence in alignment with Volkswagen Group Policy 13: Security. This position is based in the Human Resources Department (Kariega)
KEY REQUIREMENTS
- Develop and embed the regional security vision, strategy and minimum standards in line with Group Policy 13: Security.
- Lead security, fire protection, crisis management, travel security, executive protection, investigations and asset-protection activities.
- Assess security threats and implement effective measures that protect employees, operations and company assets.
- Direct security planning, procedures, incident response and business-continuity readiness across South Africa and Sub-Saharan markets.
- Manage operational and capital budgets, manpower requirements, service providers and security contracts.
- Advise senior leaders and key stakeholders on strategic security risks, priorities and investments.
- Build strong partnerships with Group Security, law-enforcement agencies, industry forums and external security organisations.
- Lead, guide and develop the security team while strengthening security awareness across the organisation.
REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Qualifications:
- National Diploma or Degree in Security Risk Management and/or Security Management, with a focus on Business Management
Experience:
- A minimum of 10 years’ experience in the security industry, including at least 5 years in a management role.
- Broad experience across crisis management, investigations, operational security, security auditing, risk management and international security.
- Experience managing operational security and fire budgets, CAPEX requirements, contracts and vendor negotiations.
- Proven ability to lead security teams and engage effectively with senior stakeholders, law enforcement and external partners.
Technical & Behavioral Competencies:
- Strategic leadership and sound judgement.
- Strong negotiation, presentation skills and communication skills, with the ability to communicate security concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Commercial awareness, financial management and decisive risk-based thinking.
- Excellent interpersonal, stakeholder-management and self-management skills.
- Computer literacy
- Fluent business English; basic spoken and written German would be advantageous.
NOTE:
Please ensure that you upload:
Updated CV
Certified copies of qualifications
Certified copy of ID document
⚠️ Important: Applications without all required documents and late applications will not be considered.
If you are a dynamic and proactive professional eager to contribute to Volkswagen Group Africa’s ongoing success, we encourage you to apply.
📌 Ready to grow with us? Submit your application by clicking “Apply Now” before 13th November 2026
📩 Queries: Contact Bahieya Dolley at ssf.recruitment.vwsa.r.uit@vwsa.co.za
Employment Equity
Volkswagen Group Africa is committed to achieving and sustaining an equitable and representative workforce. In line with our Employment Equity Plan, preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from designated groups.
VWGA communicates with integrity and transparency.
Issued on behalf of HR
At Volkswagen Group Africa, we are more than a car manufacturer – we are a global mobility company driven by innovation, quality, and our people. With operating sites in Kariega (Uitenhage), Centurion, and Sandton, we combine a proud heritage of engineering excellence with a strong focus on the future. We produce vehicles and mobility solutions that deliver performance, safety, and sustainability. Our success is powered by diverse, skilled, and passionate employees who value collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement. As part of the global Volkswagen Group, we operate in a dynamic environment where innovation, digitalization, and sustainability shape everything we do. Joining Volkswagen Group Africa means being part of a team building mobility for generations – responsibly, sustainably, and together.
ABOUT THE ROLE
This high-impact opportunity calls for a decisive, resilient and forward-thinking security leader to shape and lead the security and fire strategy for Volkswagen Group Security across South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa. The successful candidate will anticipate emerging risks, strengthen organisational resilience and champion security excellence in alignment with Volkswagen Group Policy 13: Security. This position is based in the Human Resources Department (Kariega)
KEY REQUIREMENTS
- Develop and embed the regional security vision, strategy and minimum standards in line with Group Policy 13: Security.
- Lead security, fire protection, crisis management, travel security, executive protection, investigations and asset-protection activities.
- Assess security threats and implement effective measures that protect employees, operations and company assets.
- Direct security planning, procedures, incident response and business-continuity readiness across South Africa and Sub-Saharan markets.
- Manage operational and capital budgets, manpower requirements, service providers and security contracts.
- Advise senior leaders and key stakeholders on strategic security risks, priorities and investments.
- Build strong partnerships with Group Security, law-enforcement agencies, industry forums and external security organisations.
- Lead, guide and develop the security team while strengthening security awareness across the organisation.
REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Qualifications:
- National Diploma or Degree in Security Risk Management and/or Security Management, with a focus on Business Management
Experience:
- A minimum of 10 years’ experience in the security industry, including at least 5 years in a management role.
- Broad experience across crisis management, investigations, operational security, security auditing, risk management and international security.
- Experience managing operational security and fire budgets, CAPEX requirements, contracts and vendor negotiations.
- Proven ability to lead security teams and engage effectively with senior stakeholders, law enforcement and external partners.
Technical & Behavioral Competencies:
- Strategic leadership and sound judgement.
- Strong negotiation, presentation skills and communication skills, with the ability to communicate security concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Commercial awareness, financial management and decisive risk-based thinking.
- Excellent interpersonal, stakeholder-management and self-management skills.
- Computer literacy
- Fluent business English; basic spoken and written German would be advantageous.
NOTE:
Please ensure that you upload:
Updated CV
Certified copies of qualifications
Certified copy of ID document
⚠️ Important: Applications without all required documents and late applications will not be considered.
If you are a dynamic and proactive professional eager to contribute to Volkswagen Group Africa’s ongoing success, we encourage you to apply.
📌 Ready to grow with us? Submit your application by clicking “Apply Now” before 13th November 2026
📩 Queries: Contact Bahieya Dolley at ssf.recruitment.vwsa.r.uit@vwsa.co.za
Employment Equity
Volkswagen Group Africa is committed to achieving and sustaining an equitable and representative workforce. In line with our Employment Equity Plan, preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from designated groups.
VWGA communicates with integrity and transparency.
Issued on behalf of HR
ZA