Security & Operations Manager

Craven Cottage CC; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Craven Cottage CC is seeking an experienced Security Manager in Johannesburg to protect staff and assets by enforcing safety rules and overseeing guards. You will conduct risk checks, address gaps, and collaborate with police or vendors to deter theft and harm.

The role requires 5+ years in private security, a security management degree or equivalent, a PSIRA Grade B license, and strong leadership with clear communication. Owning a car is essential for on-site coordination.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in security management, safety, or criminal justice.
• Health and Safety qualification or certificate.
• PSIRA Grade B registration.
• Minimum 5 years in private security.
• Strong leadership and clear communication.
• Own car and valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Protect staff, property and assets by creating safety rules and managing guards.
• Run risk checks, fix safety gaps, and liaise with police or vendors.
• Hire, train and supervise security guards.
• Identify security weaknesses and test cameras and alarms.
• Lead the team during alarms or incidents and write incident reports.
• Manage the security budget and select outsourced security providers.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Calm under pressure

Education

Security management degree

Health and Safety Certificate

PSIRA Grade B

Tools

CCTV systems

Alarm systems

Job description

Duties

• Protect the company's staff, property, and items by creating safety rules, managing security guards, and handling emergencies
• Running risk checks, fixing safety gaps, and working with outside police or vendors. Write and use safety policies to stop theft, fraud, or harm.
• Hire, train, and watch over security guards and officers.
• Look for weak spots in buildings and test security tools like cameras and alarms.
• Lead the team when alarms go off or accidents happen and write reports on what went wrong.
• Keep track of the security budget and choose outsourced security companies.

Requirements

• A degree in security management, safety, or criminal justice.
• Health and Safety Qualification / Certificate
• At least PSIRA Grade B
• At least 5 years of experience in private security
• Good leader, clear speaker, and calm under pressure.
• Own car and driver's license essential.