Deputy General Manager - Physical Security at African Industries Group (AIG)

African Industries Group (AIG) is a diversified global conglomerate with a legacy of 54years of business excellence and sustainable growth. It is headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. It has been contributing to Nigeria’s socio-economic growth and industrial development and is equally committed to the nurturing and development of the local community.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Deputy General Manager - Physical Security

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Grade: DGM
Department: Security Group
Reporting To: Group Head – Security

Job Objective

• To lead and coordinate the physical security strategy, operations, and governance framework across all group companies, ensuring protection of personnel, assets, operations, and reputation. 
• The incumbent will drive a standardized, proactive security culture in highly sensitive, risk-prone industrial environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify security risks across assets, infrastructure, and operations; recommend mitigation strategies at the policy and operational level.
• Supervise security operations at manufacturing plants, mines, power stations, warehouses, and administrative offices.
• Ensure optimal deployment and utilization of manpower, equipment, and systems across all business verticals.
• Conduct threat assessments for critical infrastructure and high-risk geographies.
• Establish and maintain incident response protocols
• Maintain a real-time incident MIS dashboard and drive post-incident analysis.
• Develop comprehensive reporting systems for incidents, compliance, manpower deployment, and security KPIs.
• Monitor intelligence feeds from internal/external sources for emerging threats.
• Present monthly/quarterly security reports and risk dashboards to senior leadership.
• Ensure compliance with statutory security norms (Factories Act, Mines Act, Explosives Act, etc.)
• Conduct regular internal audits and third-party security assessments.
• Drive standardization of SOPs, guard force performance reviews, and security control audits.
• Lead evaluation, empanelment, and performance monitoring of security service providers across group companies.
• Prepare and control the annual physical security budget; drive cost optimization without compromising safety.
• Design and implement a centralized training calendar covering SOPs, emergency drills, behavioral skills, and leadership for security staff.
• Promote awareness programs for employees and contractors on safety and security protocols.

Qualifications & Experience

• Graduate in any discipline; preference for candidates with Armed Forces/Paramilitary/Police background or professional security certifications (e.g., CPP, PSP).
• 12–18 years of experience in industrial/plant security with at least 5 years in a leadership role managing multi-location operations.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong leadership and stakeholder management across levels.
• Expertise in physical security technology and integrated command center operations.
• Ability to handle complex risk environments and sensitive situations.
• Proficient in data analysis, reporting tools, and security management platforms.

Application Closing Date
6th May, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: deborah.christopher@africanindustries.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.