Area Manager

Bidvest Protea Coin; Piet Retief; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security services company seeks a Security Manager in Piet Retief, Mpumalanga. The role involves managing client relationships, conducting risk assessments, and overseeing daily operations while ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates will have PSIRA Grade A certification and managerial experience. Strong communication skills and the ability to work under pressure are essential. This position offers a dynamic work environment in the security industry.

Qualifications

• PSIRA certification Grade A is required.
• Grade 12 or equivalent qualification is essential.
• Experience in a managerial role is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide security advice to clients.
• Manage and oversee manpower and equipment.
• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements and company SOPs.

Skills

PSIRA certification Grade A

Confidence in dealing with the public

Excellent written & verbal communication skills

Bilingual (English and any other South African language)

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent qualification

Tools

Knowledge of MS Office

Job description

Responsibilities

• Security advice to clients;


• Threat and Risk assessments;


• Client liaison and professional client relationship;


• Manpower management, equipment management and rostering;


• Completion of daily, weekly and monthly reports;


• Effectively dealing with and managing client complaints;


• Ensure contractual requirements are met at all times;


• Ensure compliance to the Companys disciplinary code;


• Maintenance of the NOSA quality system;


• Initiating and chairing disciplinary hearings;


• Health and Safety Management;


• Ensuring Security Officers problems that are reported are solved;


• Ensure that all company SOPs are followed;


• Ensure training takes place as and when required;


• After hour visits and assisting with shift changes as a standby manager;


• Must be able to attend meetings and take calls to assist with matters of urgency even on rest days;


• Demonstrate extensive knowledge of good security practice, covering the physical and logical aspects of information products, systems, integrity and confidentiality;

Preferred qualifications / attributes / skills :

• PSIRA certification Grade A;


• Grade 12 or equivalent qualification;


• Firearm competency handgun, shot gun & rifle


• Valid regulation 21 certificate


• Retail and hospitality experience advantageous;


• Relevant experience in a managerial or similar position;


• Must be confident in dealing with the public;


• First aid and fire-fighting training will be advantageous;


• Excellent written & verbal communication skills;


• Bilingual (English and any other South African language);


• Computer literate and knowledge of MS office;


• The ability to communicate and present at all levels and work under pressure;


• Willing to undergo polygraphs tests;


• Clean disciplinary, criminal and credit record;


• Drivers License and own reliable transport;


• Retail and Hospitality experience will be advantageous


• Must be based in Piet Retief.