Shift Supervisor (Guarding Contract)

How2Apply Talent Network
Sandton, Gauteng
Full-time
Posted 2 hours ago
Full-time Security PSIRA Grade B
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Job Description

Officers look to you on every shift at a residential estate in Sandton. It's the kind of job where doing the basics well every day gets you noticed.

The site is in Sandton; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. Shifts rotate, so you'll need to be flexible about days and nights.

What your day looks like

  • Do surprise night visits to check posts
  • Meet the client weekly on security concerns
  • Run on-site training on procedures and emergency drills
  • Plan the monthly roster to stay within legal working hours
  • Investigate incidents and write reports for the client
  • Handle discipline issues fairly and keep written records
  • Check that PSIRA registrations of staff on site are current

You'll need

  • PSIRA Grade B (Grade A for area manager posts)
  • Available after hours for emergencies
  • Valid Code 8 licence and willing to drive between sites
  • At least 3 years in security, including 1 as a supervisor

Nice if you have

  • Own reliable vehicle
  • Labour relations or basic supervision course

What you get

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

Applying, step by step

  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 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. Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 8 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Sandton; 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.
  • If you have been upgraded through the grades, show the progression. It proves you grew on the job.

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Job details
SalaryDiscussed at interview
Job TypeFull-time
LocationSandton, Gauteng
CategorySecurity
Experience3+ years
LicensePSIRA Grade B
Posted31 October 2026
Closing Date2 December 2026
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