Security Operations Manager

SA Metal Group (Pty) Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 550,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Provident Fund

Life cover (4x salary)

Funeral cover

15 days paid leave per annum

Long service leave after five years

Job summary

SA Metal Group (Pty) Ltd is seeking a Security Operations Manager to lead the security team in Cape Town. You will supervise personnel, oversee posting, ensure equipment upkeep and perform site inspections while implementing preventative measures.

The role requires a minimum 5 years supervisory experience in safety and security, PSIRA Grade A, and flexibility to work shifts and overtime. Strong communication, health and discipline are essential.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Time management

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

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 Operations Manager. 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 Operations Manager
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

• 07h30 - 17h00: Monday - Thursday

• 07h30 - 16h00: Friday

• May be required to work overtime as per operational requirements

Please note applications for this position closes on Monday, 21 September 2026.

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 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.