Security Area Manager (Night Rounds)

How2Apply Talent Network
Mossel Bay, Western Cape
Full-time
Posted 1 day ago
Full-time Security PSIRA Grade B
R15 000 – R18 250/month
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Job Description

Step up from guarding into supervising on a residential estate in Mossel Bay. If you learn fast and don't mind being shown things twice, you'll settle in within a few weeks.

This post is in Mossel Bay (Western Cape). Please only apply if you can travel there daily. Start is planned for the beginning of next month.

The work, day to day

  • Do surprise night visits to check posts
  • Inspect guards on post for uniform, alertness and OB entries
  • Check that PSIRA registrations of staff on site are current
  • Run on-site training on procedures and emergency drills
  • Plan the monthly roster to stay within legal working hours

Must-haves

  • Valid Code 8 licence and willing to drive between sites
  • Available after hours for emergencies
  • Confident writer of incident reports and rosters
  • Matric, with a security management course a plus
  • PSIRA Grade B (Grade A for area manager posts)

On offer

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

How to apply for this job

  1. Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
  2. Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: PSIRA Grade B certificate, supervision or labour relations certificates plus references from security managers you worked under.
  3. Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
  4. Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 10 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Mossel 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.

Tips to get shortlisted

  • Say how many officers you supervised and on which sites. The number matters more than the title.
  • Mention how you handled absenteeism or roster gaps. It is the biggest daily headache for security companies.

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Job details
SalaryR15 000 – R18 250/month
Job TypeFull-time
LocationMossel Bay, Western Cape
CategorySecurity
Experience7+ years
LicensePSIRA Grade B
Posted10 November 2026
Closing Date9 December 2026
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