Shift Security Officer - Steel Plant & Mining Operations at African Industries Group (AIG)

Position Overview

The Shift Security Officer is responsible for ensuring the safety and security of personnel, materials, assets, and property within a steel plant or mining operation during their assigned shift. This role involves monitoring critical areas, managing access control, conducting patrols, responding to incidents, and enforcing safety and security procedures in a high-risk industrial environment.

Key Responsibilities

Access Control & Gate Management

• Monitor entry and exit of employees, contractors, and vehicles
• Verify ID cards, gate passes, material movement permits (MMP), and visitor passes
• Ensure proper checking of inbound and outbound trucks and material dispatch
• Prevent unauthorized entry into restricted operational zones

Surveillance & Patrol Duties

• Conduct regular foot and vehicle patrols in plant zones, mines, perimeter areas, and sensitive installations
• Monitor CCTV cameras, control room alarms, and detect abnormalities
• Ensure security of explosive stores, fuel depots, equipment yards, and electrical substations

Incident & Emergency Response

• Respond promptly to alarms, fire incidents, accidents, or security breaches
• Assist in evacuation procedures and coordinate with Fire & Safety teams
• Document and report all incidents through shift logs and incident reports

Asset & Material Security

• Prevent theft, pilferage, and illegal transportation of scrap, raw materials, finished goods, and mining materials
• Ensure sealing and locking of loaded trucks and validate dispatch documentation
• Conduct surprise checks on isolated and high-value areas (e.g., stores, warehouses, weighbridges)

Compliance & Enforcement

• Ensure compliance with company security policies, safety protocols, and statutory regulations
• Enforce PPE requirements during entry and work areas
• Monitor contractor workforce movement and adherence to rules

Reporting & Documentation

• Maintain detailed shift logs and incident reports
• Document all security observations and anomalies