7 Security Guard Job Opportunities – Tugende
Job Title: Security Guard (7 Job Opportunities)
Organisation: Tugende
Duty Station: Kampala, Mukono, Iganga, Wobulenzi, Masaka, Mbarara (Specify preferred duty station), Uganda
Reports to: Branch Coordinator
About US:
Tugende is a for-profit social enterprise based in Uganda. Our mission is providing finance and support to help the self-employed own income generating assets. Our core product is a lease to own model for motorcycle taxi drivers (boda bodas) who own their own motorcycles in 19 months or less with weekly payments similar to what they otherwise pay to rent indefinitely from informal landlords. Ownership significantly increases income, job security and road safety. Tugende currently serves over 6,000 active customers in Uganda through 150+ employees across 7 branches, and 4,500 additional leases have already been fully repaid. With a market for motorcycle taxis of over 800,000 drivers in East Africa alone, Tugende is expanding rapidly in our core product. We are also building a platform with our staff, branches, data, systems, and deep knowledge of earners in the informal sector, which will easily enable us to expand into other asset finance and value added services offerings in the near future.
Job Summary: The Security Guard will serve as the main point of contact between Tugende and our clients who are accessing our premises.The goal is to help Tugende in maintaining excellent working conditions by keeping our assets (motorcycles) safe, employees safety and problem free. The position involves creating a secure work environment for our staff and customers is of utmost importance to Tugende. The Security Guard will be responsible for detecting any suspicious behaviour and preventing thefts, vandalism or other criminal behaviour.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Carry out effective search of all individuals accessing the company premises
- Observe all security related measures launched by Tugende.
- Maintain proper record keeping and timely reporting on any security and safety threats to the company.
- Take responsibility for all the guarding tools assigned to at the time of assuming duty.
- Ensure safe custody of all company property/assets at all times.
- Manage and Restrict access to the Office premises after business hours and during weekends as per the set security guidelines at the Company premises.
- Participate in security trainings
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant for the Tugende Security Guard job placement should preferably hold an “O” Level certificate
- Relevant training in security from recognised institution
- Two years of work experience as a Security Guard in a reputable organisation..
- Good customer experience and able to deal with difficult clients
- You must hold values similar to our own: Integrity;- Empathy, Teamwork, Solutions Oriented and Always growing.
- Ability to work flexible shifts and adapt to changing work schedules
- Strong problem solving skills
- Ability to handle sensitive information professionally and confidentially
- Desire to show initiative
- Ability to work quickly under pressure without supervision
- Strong emotional intelligence
- Motorcycle riding proficiency with willingness to quickly develop into expert status
- Proficiency in multiple local languages will be an added advantage
- Computer literate with ability to use MS Office and Google Suite.
- Good communication and Interpersonal skills.
Key Competencies
- Hold values similar to our own: Integrity;- Empathy, Teamwork, Solutions Oriented and Always growing.
- Confidentiality: Able to handle sensitive information professionally and confidentially
- Positive Attitude: main a mindset of “getting things done” and finding satisfaction in developing sustainable long-term solutions at all times.
- Flexible and resilient : Willingness to travel, flexible in schedule and work hours, seek direct feedback and see every challenge as opportunity to grow.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to apply online at the link below.
Deadline: 18th July 2018
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