Security Inpector

SA Metal; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Provident Fund

Life cover (4x salary)

Funeral cover

15 days paid leave

Long service leave (after 5 years)

Standard hours

Day shift

Night shift

Overtime

Job summary

SA Metal Group (Pty) Ltd is seeking a Security Inspector to join the Security team. The successful applicant will supervise security staff, oversee posting of personnel, and ensure security equipment is maintained and operated effectively.

You will report to the Security Manager, conduct site inspections, perform risk assessments, handle on-site incidents, and support operations while enforcing company policies and health and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of supervisory experience in security or safety.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to manage time and meet deadlines.
• Strong discipline and adherence to policies.
• Sober, reliable and physically capable, with a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Supervise security employees and manage postings.
• Post personnel daily and ensure shifts run smoothly.
• Maintain and operate security equipment.
• Conduct site inspections and implement preventative measures.
• Investigate incidents and report findings to Security Operations Manager.
• Support security operations and enforce company policies and safety regulations.
• Ensure compliance with occupational health and safety regulations.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Time management

Discipline

Sober habits

Health and safety awareness

Education

PSIRA Grade A

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

SA Metal Group (Pty) Ltd requires a committed, hardworking and motivated individual to join their Security team as a Security Inspector. The successful applicant will be responsible for the supervision of Security employees as well as providing security services to the Group. The successful candidate will report to the Security Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES (NOT LIMITED TO THE BELOW)

• Manage security employees.
• Posting of personnel daily.
• Ensure security equipment is maintained and managed correctly.
• Perform site inspections and discuss preventative measures.
• Conduct initial investigations and report findings immediately to the Security Operations Manager.
• Identify and mitigate risk.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement preventative measures.
• Support management with security operations.
• Manage conflict and client dissatisfaction.
• Investigate and manage on-site incidents.
• Training Security personnel to ensure the safety of the company's employees, clients and property.
• Ensure efficiency and productivity of Security personnel.
• Ensure that the Company rules, procedures and policies are adhered to at all times within the expected deadlines.
• Ensure that discipline is enforced.
• Ensure that Occupational Health and safety regulations are enforced and adhered to.
• Evaluating all collated information and documentation.
• Support control room as and when needed.

QUALIFYING CRITERIA:

• Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent with good numeracy and literacy skills
• Driver's license and own, reliable transport is essential
• At least 5 years of Supervisory experience in the Safety & Security Sector
• Registered with PSIRA -- Minimum Grade A
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Willing to work irregular hours (shifts) and overtime
• In good health and physical stature
• Sober habits
• Disciplined to apply company policies and procedure.
• Control Room experience is advantageous.

QUALIFYING ATTRIBUTES

• Be trustworthy and honest
• Ability to take responsibility
• Committed, hardworking and self-motivated
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Time management and organizational skills
• Display a professional work approach
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Excellent standards in execution
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Hard-working and self-motivated

OTHER INFORMATION

Job Title: Security Inspector

Reporting to Security Manager

Job Type: Permanent Position

Benefits include

• Provident Fund
• Life cover at 4 X annual salary
• Funeral cover
• 15 X paid leave days per annum
• Long service leave after five years of employment
• Standard hours
• 06h00 -18h00 ( Day Shift)
• 18h00 - 06h00 ( Night Shift)
• Will be required to work overtime as per operational requirements

Please note applications for this position closes on Thursday, 10 September 2026

Please note that the successful candidate will receive a formal, written offer of employment after all applicable pre-employment checks have been completed. This offer will only be valid if it is signed by a company representative authorized to make such an offer. Representations made on behalf of the company in any other form do not constitute valid offers of employment and should not be construed as such.