Shift Supervisor (Guarding Contract)

Officers look to you on every shift at a guarding contract across several sites in Cape Town CBD. It's the kind of job where doing the basics well every day gets you noticed.

The site is in Cape Town CBD; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying.

• Plan the monthly roster to stay within legal working hours
• Order and issue uniform, radios and torches
• Inspect guards on post for uniform, alertness and OB entries
• Run on-site training on procedures and emergency drills
• Handle discipline issues fairly and keep written records
• Post officers when the shift changes over and cover no-shows
• Do surprise night visits to check posts

• Matric, with a security management course a plus
• Valid Code 8 licence and willing to drive between sites
• At least 3 years in security, including 1 as a supervisor
• Firm with staff but fair and consistent

• Handgun competency for armed supervisor posts
• Labour relations or basic supervision course

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

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