Senior Security Inspector - Epping

SA Metal Group (Pty) Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 240 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security services firm in Cape Town seeks a Senior Security Inspector for a permanent position. The role involves conducting inspections, managing staff, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Candidates should have a minimum of 3-5 years of supervisory experience in the Safety & Security sector and must be registered with PSIRA. Excellent communication and time management skills are essential. The company offers benefits such as provident fund and paid leave days.

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 of employment

Qualifications

• At least 3-5 years of supervisory experience in the Safety & Security sector.
• Driver’s license and reliable transport are essential.
• Ability to work irregular hours and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily inspections of security equipment.
• Liaise with external service providers regarding operational requirements.
• Compile and report overhead cost weekly.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent

PSIRA registration - Minimum Grade A

Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct daily inspections of security equipment.
• Conduct daily parades.
• Conduct uniform inspections.
• Liaise with external service providers regarding all operational requirements.
• Deploy security staff to critical access control positions and yard searches.
• Compile and submit security reports.
• Responsible for site alarms.
• Submit daily risk and incident reports
• Review CCTV footage daily to identify risks and incidents of crime and transgressions of Company policy.
• Ensure that Security Officers perform access and egress control aligned with company policy and written task procedures.
• Conduct investigations and compile detailed reports for Management.
• Ensure security department adherence to SOPs and relevant legislation.
• Ensure all CCTV, alarms, systems and equipment are in good working order.
• Ensure that Inventory lists are up to date.
• Ensure that discipline is enforced.
• Ensure that health and safety regulations are enforced and adhered to.
• Ensure the release of material from site in accordance to company policy.
• Plan and deploy staff to escort high value loads.
• Ensure that the security logbook is completed.
• Perform ad-hoc tasks as and when required by management.
• Compile security rosters with Security Manager.
• Compile and report overhead cost weekly.
• Compile a monthly audit report.
• Ensure that all security staff are PSIRA registered.

QUALIFYING CRITERIA

• Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent with good numeracy and literacy skills
• Driver’s license and own, reliable transport is essential
• At least 3 -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 sober habits.
• Control Room experience is advantageous

QUALIFYING ATTRIBUTES

• Trustworthy and honest
• Takes ownership and accountability
• Ability to apply and enforce company policies and procedures (discipline)
• Fluent in English: read, write, and speak
• Effective time management and organizational skills
• Committed, hardworking and self-motivated
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Display a professional work approach
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Excellent standards in execution
• Excellent problem-solving skills

OTHER INFORMATION

Job Title:Senior Security Inspector

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 to Thursday

07h30 – 16h00: Friday

Will be required to work overtime as per operational requirements.

External candidates are encouraged to apply for this vacancy on www.sametal.co.za/careers/ by no later than 13 January 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 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.