Security Operations Supervisor (Retail Portfolio)

How2Apply Talent Network
Mthatha, Eastern Cape
Full-time
Posted 2 days ago
Full-time Security PSIRA Grade B
R12 000 – R15 250/month
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Job Description

Officers look to you on every shift at a residential estate in Mthatha. You don't need to be the loudest person in the room, just the one others can count on.

You'll report in Mthatha. Relocation is not covered for this one.

What you'll actually do

  • Do surprise night visits to check posts
  • Handle discipline issues fairly and keep written records
  • Run on-site training on procedures and emergency drills
  • Order and issue uniform, radios and torches
  • Meet the client weekly on security concerns
  • Inspect guards on post for uniform, alertness and OB entries

What you need

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

Helpful, not essential

  • Computer skills for rosters in Excel or a workforce app
  • Own reliable vehicle

What's in it for you

  • Cellphone allowance
  • Provident fund and funeral cover
  • Company vehicle or car allowance on area roles

How to apply

  1. Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
  2. Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): driver's licence copy, PSIRA Grade B certificate plus supervision or labour relations certificates.
  3. Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
  4. If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 8 working days, usually by phone.

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

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

Tips to get shortlisted

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

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Job details
SalaryR12 000 – R15 250/month
Job TypeFull-time
LocationMthatha, Eastern Cape
CategorySecurity
Experience4+ years
LicensePSIRA Grade B
Posted21 October 2026
Closing Date26 November 2026
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