Area Security Lead – Cape Town (Career Growth & Training)

TSU International

Cape Town

On-site

ZAR 240,000 - 320,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid
Provident fund
Performance incentives
Uniform
Training and ongoing development

Job summary

TSU Protection Services in Cape Town is seeking an Area Supervisor to lead the security operation at an assigned client site. You will supervise the team, uphold discipline and professional standards, and drive performance to protect assets and ensure client satisfaction.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong communication with clients, and the ability to identify risks and implement improvements. This is a full-time position with ongoing development and a focus on career progression

Qualifications

  • 3–5 years' experience as a Senior Team Leader within the security industry.
  • A minimum of 2 years' experience in a Security Supervisor role.
  • PSIRA Grade A – registered and up to date
  • Grade 12
  • Medical Level 1–3
  • Firefighting qualification/course
  • Valid Code 8 Driver's Licence
  • Firearm Competency – Handgun
  • Business Purposes – Handgun
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Professional, neat and well-groomed appearance
  • No criminal record

Responsibilities

  • Leading, supervising and motivating the security team
  • Maintaining consistently high standards of discipline, appearance and professionalism
  • Driving guard performance, productivity and accountability
  • Building and maintaining professional relationships with the client
  • Ensuring security procedures, site instructions and company standards are consistently followed
  • Proactively identifying risks, vulnerabilities and opportunities for operational improvement
  • Working to reduce theft, property damage, security incidents and client complaints
  • Managing attendance, deployment and operational readiness
  • Ensuring incidents, accidents and injuries are appropriately managed, investigated and reported
  • Taking proactive action to protect the safety and security of the client, employees and property
  • Producing clear, accurate and professional reports
  • Continuously seeking opportunities to improve client safety and client satisfaction

Skills

Leadership
Security industry experience
Communication skills

Education

PSIRA Grade A
Grade 12
Medical Level 1–3
Firefighting qualification
Firearm Competency – Handgun

Job description

TSU Protection Services in Cape Town is seeking an Area Supervisor to lead the security operation at an assigned client site. You will supervise the team, uphold discipline and professional standards, and drive performance to protect assets and ensure client satisfaction.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong communication with clients, and the ability to identify risks and implement improvements. This is a full-time position with ongoing development and a focus on career progression

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