Pyxus Agriculture Limited
Pyxus Agriculture Limited is a subsidiary of a trusted provider of responsibly sourced, independently verified, sustainable and traceable agricultural products and ingredients, operating in Malawi servicing the needs of its shareholders and their customers. A career opportunity has arisen in our organisation for the position of Head Guard. The successful candidate will report to the Security Officer.
JOB OPPORTUNITY
HEAD GUARD
Job Purpose:
To provide the required security services and control for Pyxus’ forests in compliance with the Security Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
Key responsibilities:
- Analyses security risks and requirements within Pyxus’ forests and prepares relevant action plans to ensure required security in compliance with Pyxus forests’ SOP.
- Tactically assigns duties to security guards and patrolmen/women.
- Supervise security guards and patrolmen/women.
- Cordinates and leads forest patrols to combat theft, arson and other illegal activities.
- Manage access control into Pyxus forests.
- Follows up, investigates and takes appropriate action on possible criminal activity reported from internal or external sources.
- Gathers evidence of illegal activity and attends court as a witness or complainant if required.
- Inspects log entry/exit or vehicles and persons into/out off the forests on a daily basis.
- Prepare and submit various security reports.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Recognised security training.
- 2 years experience within the police, army or other security forces OR.
- 2 years business and commercial security experience OR
- 2 years environmental policing, crime prevention and investigations experience.
The Person:
- S/he must have knowledge of environmental law.
- S/he must be physically fit
- S/he must be a self-starter, able to work under pressure with minimum supervision.
- S/he must have problem solving skills and the ablity to manage teams.
- S/he must be prepared to reside within the forest.
Method Of Application
Please submit your CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for this position to [email protected] before the closing date of 24th April 2024.
You may also send your application by post to:
The HR Services Controller
PYXUS Agriculture Limited
P.O. Box 40048
Kanengo
LILONGWE 4.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage of the recruitment process