Security Manager

Human Capital Business Solutions Ltd is a Boutique HR Advisory Firm that specializes in strategic HR Consulting, Talent Acquisition & Development, Risk Management and Business Process Outsourced Services with our Headquarters based in Uganda and Country Office in Tanzania.

On behalf of our leading client in the manufacturing sector, we are looking for a competent and experienced Security Manager to be based in Kampala

Reports To: Chief Executive Officer

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda.

Job Summary: The Security Manageris responsible for protecting company property, installation and products from internal and external threats of theft, damage, sabotage, fire and provide a safe working environment for staff and clients to enable the company meet its business objectives.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Overseeing the day-to-day security operations for the Business Unit
• Monitor and evaluate unit performance on key security issues and programs, recommend appropriate corrective action programs.
• To conduct site reviews, writing audit/review reports, reviewing findings, and making recommendations to management.
• Establish a robust customer relationship to ensure complete understanding of customer processes to enable the delivery of viable security responses.
• Responsible for planning, developing and implementing security plans, security programs such as Emergency Response and Crisis Management, Physical Security, Information Protection, Incident Management and/or Investigation.
• Maintain knowledge of complex industry trends, current security issues and security technology and update management on risk and threat that could impact company business.
• Responsible to perform annual risk analysis for the company, particularly with respect to level of crime, terrorism, workplace violence, threats from natural and manmade disasters.
• Responsible for providing leadership, advice and counsel to management on security policy and practices.
• Provide advice and counsel to management on the expenditures of resources for protection of company assets where compromise or loss of these assets could seriously affect company business.
• Provide leadership, advice and counsel to all security staff in achieving current and long-term strategic program objectives.
• Conduct investigations of significant threats and/or the loss or misappropriation of assets and violations.
• Perform incident analysis and investigation relative to all incidents with advice and closure to all responsible functional management.
• Maintain/preserve all evidential records to acceptable the standards as per evidence regulations.

• Review, analyze and submit insurance claims i.e. marine claims, GIT claims, traffic accident claims, all risk claims and fidelity claims, collect the necessary documents to support the claims and enable claims assessment.
• Support loss recovery measures by liaising with underwriters, loss adjusters and insurance investigators to ensure fair settlement and maximum compensations/claim discharge.
• Develop and implement security coordinator program which includes developing a training program for all security personnel for the company.
• Coordinate the development and implementation of anti-illicit trade strategies and coherent engagement plan to tackling illicit trade (counterfeits, substandard and diversions) and brand protection.
• Key internal and external stakeholder engagement in order to anticipate, identify, assess and reduce opportunities for illicit trade.
• Develop and manage a training program aimed at sensitizing the relevant authorities and other stakeholders on illicit trade issues.
• Ensuring compliance with company policies, data protection and private security regulations.
• Manage the performance of subordinates and others as advised.

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

Qualifications required:

• A Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Security Management or other relevant professions.

Experience required:

• Eight years’ General work experience and Five years’ work experience Specific to the position preferably in the Manufacturing Sector.

Key competencies and skills:

• Analytical Skills
• Able to work under pressure
• Good communication skills – Verbal & written
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• High standards of personal ethics and integrity
• Strong negotiation as well as operational skills
• Hands-on involvement in all aspects of the job

Language requirements

• Kiswahili – Verbal & Written
• English - Verbal & Written
• Other local languages

Computer literacy

• MS Office packages, IT Software

Personality profile:

• Positive, Employee-centric
• Fast paced and prompt
• Achievement oriented
• Energetic and Enthusiastic
• Self-motivated
• Focused

Additional/specific work requirements:

• Excellent people management skills
• Should be detail oriented with excellent planning skills
• Ability to think like a professional;
• Self-motivated, flexible and able to work with minimal supervision

HOW TO APPLY

• Candidates who meet the criteria outlined above should submit their applications, resume and academic documents in pdf format with “HCBSU-SM-SECURITY MANAGER” as the Email subject via recruitment@hcbsltd.com

Note:

• The deadline for applications is not later than 05:00 pm, Monday 13^th July 2026
• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Female Candidates are encouraged to apply.