Area Manager (Gauteng)

Tsebo Solution; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security solutions provider in Gauteng, Johannesburg seeks an experienced Area Manager to oversee security operations across multiple sites. This role involves managing financial performance, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and leading a team of site managers and security personnel. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in security management, financial acumen, and excellent leadership skills. This position offers a dynamic work environment focused on achieving operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial performance, including wages, overheads, and contract contributions.
• Lead and develop a team of site managers and security personnel across multiple sites.
• Ensure compliance with PSIRA standards, SOPs, and health & safety regulations.
• Oversee security operations, including access control, visitor management, and incident reporting.
• Drive business development through upselling and identifying new opportunities.
• Adhere to ISO 9001, 14001 & 45001 standards and company SHEQ policies.

Skills

Knowledge of security legislation and compliance

Financial management and budgeting ability

Proficiency in security technology systems

Computer literacy

Risk assessment and incident management

Leadership and team management

Excellent communication and negotiation skills

Customer-focused approach

Problem-solving ability

Attention to detail

Ability to deliver results under pressure

Education

Grade 12 and tertiary qualification or 3-year diploma in Security Management

PSIRA Grade A accreditation and firearm competency

Minimum 3–5 years’ security management experience

Strong financial acumen with P&L and budgeting experience

Valid driver’s license and clear criminal record

Computer literacy and knowledge of security technology systems

Job description

Job title: Area Manager (Gauteng)

Job Location: Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline: January 02, 2026

We are looking for an experienced Area Manager to oversee security operations across multiple sites in the Gauteng region. This role ensures the delivery of integrated security solutions, risk management, and technology services in line with contractual obligations, company policies, and PSIRA regulations. You will manage financial performance, lead a team of site managers and security officers, and maintain strong client relationships to achieve operational excellence.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage financial performance, including wages, overheads, and contract contributions.
• Lead and develop a team of site managers and security personnel across multiple sites.
• Ensure compliance with PSIRA standards, SOPs, and health & safety regulations.
• Oversee security operations, including access control, visitor management, and incident reporting.
• Drive business development through upselling and identifying new opportunities.
• Adhere to ISO 9001, 14001 & 45001 standards and company SHEQ policies.

Skills and Competencies

• Knowledge of security legislation and compliance
• Financial management and budgeting ability
• Proficiency in security technology systems
• Computer literacy
• Risk assessment and incident management
• Leadership and team management
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Customer-focused approach
• Problem-solving ability
• Attention to detail
• Ability to deliver results under pressure

Qualifications

• Grade 12 and tertiary qualification or 3-year diploma in Security Management.
• PSIRA Grade A accreditation and firearm competency.
• Minimum 3–5 years’ security management experience.
• Strong financial acumen with P&L and budgeting experience.
• Valid driver’s license and clear criminal record.
• Computer literacy and knowledge of security technology systems