Security Manager

Control Risks; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A global security consultancy is seeking a Security Manager to oversee a crucial project with a significant client in Johannesburg. The role involves managing an operational team and ensuring compliance with security policies and local laws. Candidates must have at least 10 years of relevant management experience and strong leadership skills. Required qualifications include Grade A PSIRA certification and proficiency with security systems. The role supports hybrid working arrangements and emphasizes the importance of in-person collaboration.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Flexible working arrangements

Commitment to equal opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years in police, military, security, or guard force management.
• 5 years of supervisory or command level experience required.
• Intimate knowledge of local security environments and recent criminal trends.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of security personnel and fleet management.
• Conduct security surveys and provide comprehensive reports to clients.
• Ensure compliance with local law and Control Risks policies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication & reporting

Analytical thinking

Integrity & discretion

Professional writing

Cultural etiquette

Education

Grade A PSIRA certification

Fire safety, First Aid, and Occupational Health & Safety certifications

Degree or Diploma in Security/Risk Management or related field

Tools

CCTV

Access control systems

Perimeter detection systems

Job description

Role Purpose

The Security Manager will take the lead on a key project with a global client. They will be responsible for the day to day administrative and operational delivery of the project which involves managing a well-trained team of armed personnel and a fleet of vehicles in a fully compliant professional manner, ensuring our client personnel remain safe and secure at all times.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Effective rostering of security personnel.
• Monthly payroll reconciliation.
• Quarterly performance assessment and feedback session with client.
• Routine security surveys and reporting.
• Daily fleet management and inspections.
• Ensuring continued relationship and involvement with local law enforcement.
• Ensuring compliance with Control Risks policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with local industry best practise.
• Complete and maintain firearms training and certification in accordance with local labour law and the requirements of this contract.
• Ad hoc duties as requested by client.
• Maintenance of security infrastructure.
• Scheduling and facilitating annual base line training for security personal.

Knowledge and Experience

Experience with risk management including problem identification and problem solving would be highly recommended. On a daily basis, the Security Manager shall analyse the operational security environment throughout the region, country and the city and work closely with CR and the Client to ensure Post’s security posture and countermeasures are commensurate with the overall threat to personnel. In addition, the Security Manager shall meet the following qualifications and to perform supervisory duties that include:

• Be a citizen of the Republic of South Africa.
• Clear criminal record with no pending prosecution.
• Advanced English speaking/reading skill level. Additional local languages an added advantage.
• Able to use a computer including all common office management tools (e.g. Microsoft Office).
• Experience with multiple levels of communication between various levels of management.
• Experience managing security operational teams, EPO’s, security personnel or local guard force management experience.
• Be an expert in all areas of physical security and access control.
• Must understand operational methods of all guard force units and zones for response and maintain a professional demeanour under highly stressful circumstances.
• Be experienced in basic communications and radio use/procedures.
• Be able to maintain and manage communication between all parties.
• Provide risk management planning and performing qualitative risk analysis.
• Be able to define, sequence and estimate activities and resources.
• Experience with acquiring, developing, and managing project teams.
• Hold a current driver’s license.
• Able to do effective rostering of personnel.
• Adherence to deadlines and timely submission of monthly reports, and payroll is expected.
• Fleet management experience.
• Experienced in residential and commercial security surveys.
• Be willing to travel with client when required to.
• Conflict / handling resolution skills.

Qualifications and Specialist Skills

The Security Manager shall have a minimum of 10 years police, military, security, or local guard force management experience with a minimum of five years of work experience being at supervisory or command levels. The Security Manager shall possess intimate knowledge of the local security environments and have familiarity of recent criminal trends.

Required qualifications:

• Grade A PSIRA certification.
• Fire safety, First Aid, and Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) certifications
• Business firearm competency.
• Technical familiarity with security systems (CCTV, access control, perimeter detection).

Additional qualifications:

• Degree or Diploma in Security/Risk Management, Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement or related field.
• Certified Protection Professional (CPP).

Skills

• Strong leadership: Ability to lead protective teams, develop talent, and manage vendor relationships.
• Communication & reporting: Clear reporting on security incidents, risk posture, and compliance to senior stakeholders.
• Analytical thinking: Situational assessment, threat analysis, and security improvements.
• Integrity & discretion: High ethical standards, reliability, and confidentiality especially when engaging with executive management.
• Professional writing: Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively in a business or formal context, ensuring communication is accurate, well-structured, and tailored to its audience.
• Professional engagement with C-Suite executives: Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with senior leadership by establishing trust and credibility through professionalism, discretion, and value-driven interactions.
• Cultural etiquette: Ability to understand, respect, and effectively work with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds, adjusting behaviour and communication styles to suit different environments.

Benefits

• Control Risks offers a competitively positioned compensation and benefits package that is transparent and summarised in the full job offer.
• Control Risks supports hybrid working arrangements, wherever possible, that emphasise the value of in-person time together - in the office and with our clients - while continuing to support flexible and remote working.
• As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us and are fully committed to equal treatment, free from discrimination, of all candidates throughout our recruitment process.