Job Summary
Tharisa Resources is in recruitment for the job opportunity: Executive Bodyguard and Driver.
Closing date: 21 April 2024
Location: Gauteng
Tharisa Minerals is an integrated resource group critical to the energy transition and decarbonisation of economies.
It incorporates exploration, mining, processing and the beneficiation, marketing, sales, and logistics of PGMs and chrome concentrates, using innovation and technology as enablers.
Purpose of Role
As an Executive Bodyguard and Driver, you will play a critical role in safeguarding the security and well-being of our clients, including executives, dignitaries, and other high-profile individuals.
You will be responsible for providing personal protection and transportation services, utilizing your expertise in security protocols, defensive driving techniques, and situational awareness.
This is a dynamic and challenging role that requires professionalism, discretion, and the ability to act decisively in high-pressure situations.
Careers at Tharisa Minerals
We are dedicated focus on the development of our people and the alignment of our business, team, and individual goals.
Duties and Responsibilities
Personal Protection: Provide close protection to assigned clients, including executives, dignitaries, and high-profile individuals, by assessing potential security risks and implementing appropriate security measures to mitigate threats.
Threat Assessment: Conduct thorough risk assessments and threat analyses to identify potential security vulnerabilities and develop proactive security strategies to ensure the safety of clients.
Surveillance: Maintain a vigilant presence and conduct ongoing surveillance to detect and deter any suspicious or threatening activities in the vicinity of the client’s location or during transportation.
Security Planning: Collaborate with clients and security team members to develop comprehensive security plans and protocols tailored to the specific needs and preferences of the client.
Emergency Response: Respond swiftly and effectively to security incidents, emergencies, or threats, utilizing your training in defensive tactics, first aid, and crisis management to protect the client and resolve the situation safely.
Defensive Driving: Safely operate and maintain designated vehicles, adhering to defensive driving techniques and traffic laws to ensure the safe transportation of clients to and from various locations.
Route Planning: Plan and strategize efficient and secure transportation routes, considering factors such as traffic patterns, potential security risks, and client preferences.
Client Liaison: Build and maintain positive relationships with clients, demonstrating professionalism, discretion, and respect for their privacy and confidentiality at all times.
Requirements
Qualifications:
- Certification in defensive driving and first aid/CPR preferred.
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
Job-specific experience:
- Previous experience in law enforcement, military, or private security preferred.
- Extensive and proven experience in driving various types of vehicles.
- Experience in basic vehicle maintenance.
- Providing close protection to assigned clients, including executives, dignitaries and high-profile individuals.
Inherent requirements:
Must be medically fit.
How to Apply
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