Security Inspector

SA Metal Group (Pty) Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 250 000 - 350 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security services company in Cape Town is seeking a Security Inspector. The successful candidate will oversee site inspections, train security personnel, and enforce safety regulations. Candidates must have at least 5 years of supervisory experience in the Safety & Security sector and be registered with PSIRA. The position offers a competitive benefits package, including provident fund and paid leave.

Benefits

Provident Fund

Life cover at 4 X annual salary

Funeral cover

15 X paid leave days per annum

Long service leave after five years

Qualifications

• 5 years of Supervisory experience in Safety & Security Sector required.
• Driver’s license and reliable transport essential.
• Willing to work irregular hours and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Perform site inspections and discuss preventative measures.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement measures.
• Train security personnel to ensure safety.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Problem-solving

Ability to take responsibility

Education

Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent

Registered with PSIRA – Minimum Grade A

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Security Inspector

Reporting to: Security Manager

Job Type: Permanent Position

Responsibilities (Not Limited to the Below)

• Posting of Security Personnel
• Perform site inspections at satellite branches and discuss preventative measures.
• 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.
• Ensuring that discipline is enforced.
• Ensure that Occupational Health and safety regulations are enforced and adhered to.
• Evaluating all collated information and documentation.
• Risk Auditing and reporting
• 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

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

07h30 – 17h00: Monday to Thursday
07h30 – 16h00: Friday
Work overtime as per operational requirements.

Apply

External candidates are encouraged to apply for this vacancy on www.sametal.co.za/careers/ by no later than Monday, 27 October 2025.

We regret that it is not possible to contact all unsuccessful applicants. Applicants who have not been contacted within fourteen (14) days from the date of their submission should consider their application unsuccessful.

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 authorised 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.