Shift Supervisor (Guarding Contract)

A security company in Umhlanga 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.

This post is in Umhlanga (KwaZulu-Natal). Please only apply if you can travel there daily. You'll start with a short induction before working on your own.

• Meet the client weekly on security concerns
• Check that PSIRA registrations of staff on site are current
• Do surprise night visits to check posts
• Plan the monthly roster to stay within legal working hours
• Post officers when the shift changes over and cover no-shows
• Run on-site training on procedures and emergency drills
• Handle discipline issues fairly and keep written records

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

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

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

• 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.