Regional Security Specialist - Africa

Join DRÄXLMAIER and play a vital role in shaping and strengthening security across our  operations.

We are looking for a proactive Regional Security Specialist to drive security excellence, ensure compliance, and support business continuity across multiple plant locations.

Your Role:

As a key security expert for the region, you will design, implement, and optimize security concepts, standards, and processes aligned with our global strategy.

You will act as a trusted advisor to leadership while ensuring operational resilience across all sites.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and enhance regional security processes, standards, and policies
• Monitor and report on security performance, incidents, KPIs, and compliance
• Conduct risk assessments and lead mitigation initiatives across plants
• Ensure compliance with legal, safety, and certification requirements (e.g., TISAX, AEO)
• Coordinate crisis and emergency management activities regionally
• Plan and deliver security training and awareness programs
• Lead security audits, inspections, and improvement actions
• Manage security-related projects, infrastructure, and tenders
• Act as the main contact for all security matters across the region

Your Profile:

• Degree or equivalent experience in security management, risk management, or related field
• Proven experience (+ 8 years) in corporate or industrial security (multi-site/region preferred) 
• Strong knowledge of risk assessment, compliance, and crisis management
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to work cross-functionally and lead initiatives in a dynamic environment
• Willingness to travel across the region
• Fluent English

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a global, innovative automotive company
• Work on impactful regional projects with high visibility
• Opportunities for international collaboration and growth
• A role with strategic influence and real business impact