Security Lead
--Dar es Salaam--
Masika Ventures is the network behind our portfolio companies, including Tanganyika Blue.
Tanganyika Blue is pioneering the first commercial Tanzanian Native Species Aquaculture farm on Lake Tanganyika. Its mission is to catalyse a sustainable blue revolution by establishing Native Species Aquaculture practices that support food security, community empowerment, and environmental sustainability in the Lake Tanganyika region.
TB is expanding its aquaculture operations and moving to Kimbwela, Kigoma. With increased scale and geographic spread, We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Security Lead to lead and build the security department. Our operations include land-based ponds, lake cages, and fish transport routes that carry high-value product to market. This role will ensure systems are in place and will build both personnel and technical infrastructure.
Expected Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role, with a proven experience in security operations preferably in operational security roles, and high-mobility asset environments (e.g. transportation, logistics, fuel/petroleum)
- Strong leadership skills with a track record of building and leading effective teams.
- Excellent communication, problem solving and interpersonal skills
- Strong spoken and written English and Swahili
- Proficient in using security management software and Microsoft Office Suite
- Strategic and innovative in risk analysis and fast response planning
- Familiar with relevant laws and security compliance in Tanzania.
- Technical know-how on security equipment, lighting, surveillance systems and operations.
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A keen interest in sustainable development and the aquaculture industry.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement the entire security framework and system (standard operating procedures, reporting lines, response protocols).
- Recruit, train, and manage a security team together with other departments.
- Lead security operations on land (ponds), on water (lake cages), and in transit (vehicles).
- Specify and oversee installation of security technical systems.
- Liaise with law enforcement and regulatory bodies.
- Manage high-risk situations including theft, intrusion, or conflict escalation
- Conduct investigations and background checks.
- Ensure proper licensing for the use of arms (firearms), if necessary
- Any other task related to company operations or otherwise.
What's great in the job?
- Great team of smart people, in a friendly and open culture
- No dumb managers and no stupid tools to use
- No waste of time in enterprise processes, real responsibilities and autonomy
- Expand your knowledge on aquaculture industry
- Real responsibilities and challenges in a fast evolving company
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunity to make a significant impact in a pioneering aquaculture venture
- A collaborative and inclusive work environment in a unique and beautiful location
- Professional development opportunities and the chance to grow with the company
Perks
A full-time position
Attractive salary package.
Eat & Drink
Coffee and lunch are covered