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Shift Supervisor (Guarding Contract)

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Durban Central, KwaZulu-Natal

Full-time

Posted 1 day ago

Full-time Security PSIRA Grade B

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Job Description

A security company in Durban Central wants a firm, fair supervisor for its guarding contract across several sites. People who do well here are steady, honest and not scared to ask when something is unclear.

The site is in Durban Central; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. You'll start with a short induction before working on your own.

What you'll actually do

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

What you need

Matric, with a security management course a plus
Confident writer of incident reports and rosters
Firm with staff but fair and consistent
At least 3 years in security, including 1 as a supervisor

Nice if you have

Labour relations or basic supervision course
Computer skills for rosters in Excel or a workforce app
Own reliable vehicle

What you get

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

How to apply

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Durban Central really suit you before you apply.
Keep copies of these ready to send: driver's licence copy, supervision or labour relations certificates plus PSIRA Grade B certificate.
Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 9 working days.

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

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.