Shift Supervisor (Guarding Contract)

Officers look to you on every shift at a retail portfolio in Pietermaritzburg. It's a practical job: you'll see what you got done before you go home.

You'll report in Pietermaritzburg. Relocation is not covered for this one. Hours are mostly Monday to Friday, with the odd Saturday in busy months.

• Investigate incidents and write reports for the client
• Handle discipline issues fairly and keep written records
• Inspect guards on post for uniform, alertness and OB entries
• Meet the client weekly on security concerns
• Check that PSIRA registrations of staff on site are current
• Post officers when the shift changes over and cover no-shows

• Valid Code 8 licence and willing to drive between sites
• At least 3 years in security, including 1 as a supervisor
• Matric, with a security management course a plus
• Available after hours for emergencies
• PSIRA Grade B (Grade A for area manager posts)
• Firm with staff but fair and consistent

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

• 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.