The suitable candidate’s main responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
Operational security management
- Provide visible leadership and overall command of daily security operations across the casino, hotel, entertainment, parking and support areas within the contracted scope.
- Ensure posts are properly staffed, officers are correctly deployed and duties are performed in accordance with site instructions, standard operating procedures, post descriptions and client requirements.
- Oversee parades, shift handovers, posting sheets, occurrence reporting, radio discipline, patrols and response to incidents, alarms and operational requests.
- Coordinate security support for events, peak trading periods, VIP movements, contractors and other special operational requirements.
- Monitor operational equipment, uniforms, access cards, keys, radios, body-worn cameras, panic devices and related resources, and ensure defects or shortages are escalated and corrected.
- Maintain effective controls over emergency exits, gates, restricted areas and other critical access points in cooperation with client Security and Surveillance.
Gaming, regulatory and site compliance
- Maintain security operations in accordance with applicable PSIRA requirements, gambling regulatory obligations, occupational health and safety requirements, company policies, client standards and approved site procedures.
- Ensure appropriately authorised, trained and licensed personnel are deployed to regulated gaming areas and that access limitations are observed.
- Oversee controls relating to excluded or banned persons, suspicious activity, unwanted guests, searches, access control and the safeguarding of incident-related information.
- Support regulatory inspections, internal audits, client audits and corrective-action processes, and maintain auditable records of compliance activities.
- Promote consistent adherence to lawful, respectful and non-discriminatory security practices when dealing with guests, employees, tenants, contractors and members of the public.
Incident, risk and emergency management
- Take command of serious incidents and ensure timely notification, scene protection, evidence preservation, accurate reporting and escalation to the relevant stakeholders.
- Coordinate with Surveillance, client Security Management, emergency services and other departments during incidents, evacuations, medical emergencies, fire alarms, bomb threats or other emergencies.
- Ensure relevant CCTV and body-worn camera footage is identified, requested, preserved and controlled in accordance with approved processes and legal requirements.
- Analyse incident, loitering, begging, absenteeism, AWOL, repeat-offender and operational performance trends, and implement targeted preventative measures.
- Maintain and review risk assessments, emergency arrangements and task-based controls relevant to the security operation.
Workforce planning and people management
- Prepare and manage duty rosters, shift allocations, relief coverage, leave planning and deployment levels to meet contractual requirements while controlling overtime and labour costs.
- Monitor attendance, timekeeping, absenteeism, sick leave, AWOL and manpower shortages, and ensure accurate timesheet and payroll-related submissions.
- Lead, coach and mentor supervisors, officers and learners; conduct inductions, on-the-job training, refresher training and competency sign-offs.
- Ensure personnel are correctly uniformed, equipped, accredited and authorised for their assigned duties.
- Address misconduct, poor performance, grievances and operational non-compliance through fair, consistent and procedurally sound corrective and disciplinary processes.
- Coordinate recruitment, onboarding, redeployment, training, access permissions, gaming licence requirements and termination-related offboarding with the relevant support functions.
Key control, assets and sensitive items
- Oversee Key Issue operations, SekureAKey or other electronic key-control processes, key cabinets, key allocation, RFID tagging, safe custody and regular key audits.
- Ensure discrepancies, missing keys, damaged locks, defective safes and unauthorised access are investigated, reported and rectified.
- Maintain effective controls over firearm safekeeping facilities and related guest booking processes within the approved site procedure.
- Coordinate approved locksmith and repair services, verify work completed and maintain supporting records for procurement and audit purposes.
- Monitor the issue, return, condition and accountability of security equipment and site assets.
Client, stakeholder and service-provider management
- Act as the primary on-site interface between the security service provider and Time Square Security
- Management, Surveillance, Hotel Operations, Gaming, Facilities, HR, tenants, contractors and other stakeholders.
- Attend operational, risk, compliance and management meetings, and ensure agreed actions are assigned, tracked and closed.
- Handle guest and stakeholder complaints professionally, coordinate investigations and provide accurate, factual responses supported by available records.
- Coordinate with cash-in-transit providers and tenants regarding approved cash-handling, collection and access arrangements, and support related risk reviews or audits.
- Maintain constructive labour and employee-relations engagement while protecting operational standards and contractual obligations.
Administration, reporting and commercial control
- Compile and submit daily, weekly and monthly operational reports, incident summaries, compliance updates, trend analyses and management dashboards.
- Maintain accurate registers and records for training, incidents, equipment, PPE, keys, access, attendance, leave, inspections, audits and corrective actions.
- Verify rosters, posting sheets, preliminary timesheets, attendance records and supporting documentation before submission.
- Monitor service delivery against contractual requirements, identify gaps and implement practical corrective measures.
- Support budget discipline, cost control, quotation processes and properly motivated procurement deviations where operationally necessary.
- Maintain an orderly handover file and ensure business continuity for recurring daily, weekly and monthly responsibilities.
Health, safety and environmental responsibilities
- Support the implementation of the site occupational health and safety framework, including appointments, inspections, PPE controls, incident records and emergency preparedness.
- Ensure security personnel understand their responsibilities during emergencies and participate in required evacuation, fire, first-aid and bomb-threat training or drills.
- Report unsafe conditions and ensure corrective measures are escalated and followed through.
Performance Outcomes
- Contracted posts are effectively staffed and service levels are maintained.
- Incidents are managed promptly, professionally and with reliable records and evidence.
- Operational and regulatory non-compliance is identified early and corrected.
- Rosters, timesheets, leave, training and employee-relations processes are accurately administered.
- Key, access, equipment, safe-custody and asset controls remain auditable and effective.
- Client concerns and agreed actions are addressed within appropriate operational timeframes.
- Reports and management information are accurate, relevant and submitted as required.
- Security personnel demonstrate discipline, competence, professional conduct and guest-service awareness.
Preferred qualifications/attributes/skills:
- Grade 12 or equivalent qualification.
- Valid PSIRA registration, preferably Grade A, appropriate to the level of responsibility.
- Relevant security management experience in a large, complex and continuously operating environment.
- Demonstrable casino, gaming, hotel, leisure or entertainment security experience.
- Eligibility to obtain and maintain any gaming or key-employee licence required for the position.
- Sound knowledge of security operations, access control, incident management, investigations, workforce administration and disciplinary processes.
- Working knowledge of applicable South African labour, private security, occupational health and safety, and gambling compliance requirements.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to work with electronic roster, incident, access, key control and reporting systems.
- Valid driver licence and reliable transport, where required by operational needs.