Shift Supervisor (Guarding Contract) – Fixed-Term

How2Apply Talent Network
Benoni, Gauteng
Full-time
Posted 1 day ago
Full-time Security PSIRA Grade B
R14 250 – R18 250/month
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Job Description

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

The work is in Benoni, Gauteng, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day. There's a probation period of three months before the contract is confirmed.

What you'll actually do

  • Meet the client weekly on security concerns
  • Do surprise night visits to check posts
  • Plan the monthly roster to stay within legal working hours
  • Run on-site training on procedures and emergency drills
  • Order and issue uniform, radios and torches
  • Post officers when the shift changes over and cover no-shows

You'll need

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

Extra points for

  • Computer skills for rosters in Excel or a workforce app
  • Handgun competency for armed supervisor posts
  • Mining or hospital security experience

On offer

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

How to apply for this job

  1. Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
  2. Keep copies of these ready to send: supervision or labour relations certificates, PSIRA Grade B certificate plus references from security managers you worked under.
  3. Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
  4. Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 10 working days.

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

  • If you have been upgraded through the grades, show the progression. It proves you grew on the job.
  • Say how many officers you supervised and on which sites. The number matters more than the title.

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Job details
SalaryR14 250 – R18 250/month
Job TypeFull-time
LocationBenoni, Gauteng
CategorySecurity
Experience5+ years
LicensePSIRA Grade B
Posted15 October 2026
Closing Date12 November 2026
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