Senior Team Leader Security Systems Support

SHARON NUROCK RECRUITMENT CC; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in South Africa is seeking an experienced individual to manage electronic security systems. The role involves leading daily operations of access control and CCTV systems, ensuring reliability across sites, managing faults, and leading a team. Candidates should have 8 to 10 years' experience in security management and leadership skills. Strong knowledge of relevant legislation and ICT systems is preferred. This position requires effective communication and stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

• 8 to 10 years’ experience in management of electronic security systems.
• Sound knowledge of security incident management and relevant legislation.
• Experience in information technology systems is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations of access control and CCTV systems.
• Ensure systems are functional and reliable across multiple sites.
• Manage faults, anomalies, and system maintenance activities.
• Oversee operational reporting and performance metrics.
• Lead and develop a technical support team.
• Drive risk identification and mitigation strategies.

Skills

People leadership and coaching

Operational decision-making

Strong communication and stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Planning and organising

Understanding of security standards

ICT Infrastructure

Education

Experience in management of electronic security systems

Minimum 3 years in team leadership or supervisory roles

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead daily operations of access control, CCTV, alarms, intrusion and physical electronic security systems.
• Ensure all systems are functional, reliable and available across multiple sites.
• Manage faults, anomalies, system failures and maintenance activities.
• Maintain governance frameworks ensuring compliance and operational standards.
• Oversee operational reporting, dashboards and performance metrics.
• Lead, mentor and develop a diverse technical support team of 6.
• Drive risk identification and mitigation strategies for all security systems.
• Co-ordinate with ICT teams where system performance relies on networks, servers or digital platforms.Â

Qualifications & Experience:Â

• 8 to 10 yearsâ experience in management of electronic security systems.
• Sound knowledge of the security incident management, security management, relevant legislation and regulations, electronic security systems, computer-based systems and SANS Standards; and
• Experience in information technology systems will be an added advantage.
• Minimum 3 yearsâ experience in team leadership or supervisory roles.Â

Additional Skills:

• People leadership and coaching.
• Operational decision-making.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management.
• Problem-solving, planning and organising.
• Understanding of security standards, legislation & incident management.
• ICT Infrastructure.