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Estate Security Supervisor – Permanent

How2Apply Talent Network

Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal

Full-time

Posted 1 day ago

Full-time Security PSIRA Grade B

R14 250 – R16 750/month

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Job Description

Officers look to you on every shift at a mining operation in Richards Bay. If you learn fast and don't mind being shown things twice, you'll settle in within a few weeks.

This post is Richards Bay-based, with most of your time spent at a mining operation. Weekend work is on a roster, so you won't be on every weekend.

The work, day to day

Order and issue uniform, radios and torches
Inspect guards on post for uniform, alertness and OB entries
Meet the client weekly on security concerns
Run on-site training on procedures and emergency drills
Investigate incidents and write reports for the client
Post officers when the shift changes over and cover no-shows

Must-haves

Valid Code 8 licence and willing to drive between sites
Firm with staff but fair and consistent
PSIRA Grade B (Grade A for area manager posts)
Confident writer of incident reports and rosters
Matric, with a security management course a plus
At least 3 years in security, including 1 as a supervisor

Helpful, not essential

Labour relations or basic supervision course
Computer skills for rosters in Excel or a workforce app
Mining or hospital security experience

What's in it for you

Provident fund and funeral cover
Cellphone allowance
Management training for growth to operations manager

How to apply for this job

Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
Keep copies of these ready to send: references from security managers you worked under plus driver's licence copy.
Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 10 working days, usually by phone.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Richards Bay; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

How2Apply never charges you to apply, for training, for uniforms or for a "placement fee". If anyone asks you for money, it is a scam.

Before you hit apply

Mention how you handled absenteeism or roster gaps. It is the biggest daily headache for security companies.
If you have been upgraded through the grades, show the progression. It proves you grew on the job.