Perseus Mining is a dual listed (Australia, Toronto) gold miner and explorer focused on the West African region.  Perseus Mining (Ghana) Limited (PMGL) has recently commissioned the world-class Edikan gold project in the Western Region of Ghana. Edikan Gold Mine (EGM) has a current mining reserve of 3.3M oz of gold from a resource base of 4.3M oz. The Edikan processing facility has been designed as a 5.5Mtpa processing facility with the ability to expand this to 7.9Mtpa in the future. The plant is capable of producing at a rate of 220-270,OOOoz gold per annum.

Purpose of Role:

•   The purpose of this role is to assist the Security department in the day-to-day security operations and administration to ensure a secure and stable work environment through deployment, supervision, training and motivation of security personnel.

Key Responsibilities:

•   Supervise the day to day operations of contract security supervisors in managing access and egress of company property, surveillance, patrolling. searching etc.
•   Monitor the operating and administrative activities of the contracted security force as well as security equipment.
•   Conduct investigations on incidents that occur. in conjunction with other investigators and, when necessary. law enforcement officials.
•   Understand, interpret and apply relevant Ghanaian laws, regulations and company policies in transactions
•   Act as coordinator in emergency situations by staying apprised of all emergency response activities, monitoring emergency activities and responding as outlined in company procedure .
•   Provide advice and guidance on security matters.
•   Implement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with security efforts.
•   Maintain a good working relationship with local and national state agencies
•   Ensure the development and training of subordinates
•   Monitor security related activities of PMGL contractors including monitoring the execution of procedures for gold ,shipments and precipitate transportation.
•   Prepare periodic security reports to assist in management decision making
•   And any other duties assigned by your Supervisor

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Tertiary qualification in Security Management or a related field
•   Minimum of five (5) years post qualification experience in security supervision with military, police, intelligence or industrial security organisations
•   Good working knowledge and experience with electronic security systems, security best practice and legislation affecting security
•   Must have good communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
•   Good problem solving skills and ability to work as part of a team as well as independently and take initiatives.
•   Must be able to maintain high level of confidentiality
•   Enthusiastic and committed approach
•   Reliable, high attention to details and honest
•   Excellent working knowledge of Ghana Criminal and Mine related Laws and regulations.
•   Must have business acumen
•   Qualified candidate should have a valid driver's license and no criminal record

Remuneration: Attractive conditions of service will be offered

Location: Western Region

How To Apply for The Job

Application will only be received by email to:

hr.pmgl@perseusmining.com.gh with Senior Security Supervisor in the subject line of the email.

Closing Date: 29 December, 2016

Perseus Mining (Ghana) Limited is an equal opportunity employer