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Security Operations Supervisor (Retail Portfolio) – Experienced

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Bloemfontein, Free State

Full-time

Posted 1 day ago

Full-time Security PSIRA Grade B

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Job Description

A security company in Bloemfontein wants a firm, fair supervisor for its guarding contract across several sites. This is a good step for someone who wants proper routine and a manager who notices good work.

The site is in Bloemfontein; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. There's a probation period of three months before the contract is confirmed.

The work, day to day

Inspect guards on post for uniform, alertness and OB entries
Check that PSIRA registrations of staff on site are current
Do surprise night visits to check posts
Order and issue uniform, radios and torches
Investigate incidents and write reports for the client

Must-haves

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

Nice if you have

Handgun competency for armed supervisor posts
Computer skills for rosters in Excel or a workforce app

What you get

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

Applying, step by step

Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: driver's licence copy plus references from security managers you worked under.
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 9 working days, usually by phone.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Bloemfontein; 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

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.