Security Supervisor

SA Metal

Cape Town

On-site

ZAR 240,000 - 360,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Provident Fund
Life cover at 4 X annual salary
Funeral cover
15 X paid leave days per annum
Long service leave after five years

Job summary

SA Metal Group (Pty) Ltd is seeking a Security Supervisor to oversee security staff and deliver security services to the Group. The successful candidate will report to the Security Manager and work across day and night shifts.

Key requirements include Grade 12, PSIRA Grade A, Code 8 license and at least 5 years of supervisory experience in safety & security. Strong communication, discipline and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

  • Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent with good numeracy and literacy skills.
  • Code 8 driver's license 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.
  • Conduct daily parades and uniform inspection to maintain professional standards.
  • Ensure discipline is enforced consistently in line with company policy.
  • Ensure security officers are promptly relieved for breaks as per schedule.
  • Monitor efficiency and productivity of all security personnel on shift.
  • 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.
  • Investigate and manage on-site incidents.
  • 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
Discipline
Control Room

Education

Grade 12
PSIRA Grade A
Code 8 Driver's License

Tools

Control Room Systems

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

SA Metal Group (Pty) Ltd requires a committed, hardworking and motivated individual to join their Security team as a Security Supervisor. 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.

  • Conduct daily parades and uniform inspection to maintain professional standards.

  • Ensure discipline is enforced consistently in line with company policy.

  • Ensure security officers are promptly relieved for breaks as per schedule.

  • Monitor efficiency and productivity of all security personnel on shift.

  • 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.

  • Investigate and manage on-site incidents.

  • 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

  • Code 8 driver's license 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 Supervisor
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 Monday, 14 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.

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