Security Area Manager (Night Rounds)

You'll run a shift of officers at a mining operation in East London, keeping posts covered and standards high. It's the kind of job where doing the basics well every day gets you noticed.

The work is in East London, Eastern Cape, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day.

• Handle discipline issues fairly and keep written records
• Investigate incidents and write reports for the client
• Post officers when the shift changes over and cover no-shows
• Run on-site training on procedures and emergency drills
• Inspect guards on post for uniform, alertness and OB entries

• Available after hours for emergencies
• Matric, with a security management course a plus
• PSIRA Grade B (Grade A for area manager posts)
• Firm with staff but fair and consistent
• At least 3 years in security, including 1 as a supervisor

• Mining or hospital security experience
• Computer skills for rosters in Excel or a workforce app

• Cellphone allowance
• Management training for growth to operations manager
• Company vehicle or car allowance on area roles
• Provident fund and funeral cover

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