Site Manager - Western Cape

Bidvest Protea Coin; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Bidvest Protea Coin is seeking a Site Manager to oversee security operations at the assigned site. You will supervise security personnel, plan shifts, conduct risk assessments, and ensure compliance with PSIRA regulations and client requirements.

The role requires 5+ years in private security, 2+ years in supervisory roles, and a valid SA driver’s license. Strong leadership and communication skills, plus proficiency in Microsoft Office, are essential.

Qualifications

• PSIRA Grade A registration valid and up to date.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the private security industry.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a Site Manager or Operations supervisory role.
• Valid South African driver’s licence.
• Clear criminal record.
• Matric / Grade 12 qualification.
• Strong leadership, communication, and administrative skills.
• Computer literacy including Microsoft Office and incident reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee all securityoperations at the assigned site.
• Ensure full compliance with PSIRA regulations, company policies, and client requirements.
• Supervise and manage securitypersonnel, including shift planning, discipline, performance management, and training.
• Conduct site inspections, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
• Ensure proper access control, patrol procedures, and loss prevention measures are maintained.
• Compile daily, weekly, and monthly operational reports.
• Maintain professional client relations and attend operational meetings when required.
• Ensure all security equipment, registers, occurrence books, and compliance documentation are correctly maintained.
• Manage emergency situations and coordinate responses effectively.
• Ensure health and safety standards are upheld on site.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Administrative skills

Fluent English

Fluent Afrikaans

Team management

Decision making

Problem solving

Report writing

Education

Matric / Grade 12

PSIRA Grade A registration

Valid SA driver’s license

Clear criminal record

Tools

Microsoft Office

Exel

Incident reporting

Roster management

Job description

The suitable candidate’s main responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Manage and oversee all securityoperations at the assigned site.
• Ensure full compliance with PSIRA regulations, company policies, and client requirements.
• Supervise and manage securitypersonnel, including shift planning, discipline, performance management, and training.
• Conduct site inspections, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
• Ensure proper access control, patrol procedures, and loss prevention measures are maintained.
• Compile daily, weekly, and monthly operational reports.
• Maintain professional client relations and attend operational meetings when required.
• Ensure all security equipment, registers, occurrence books, and compliance documentation are correctly maintained.
• Manage emergency situations and coordinate responses effectively.
• Ensure health and safety standards are upheld on site.

Preferred qualifications/attributes/skills:

• PSIRA Grade A registration (valid and up to date).
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the private security industry.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a Site Manager or Operations supervisory role.
• Valid South African driver’s licence.
• Clear criminal record.
• Matric / Grade 12 qualification.
• Strong leadership, communication, and administrative skills.
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Office, Exel, incident reporting, email communication, and roster management).
• Experience within warehouse, logistics, retail distribution centre, or industrialsecurity environments will be advantageous.
• Knowledge of the Private Security Industry Regulation Act and PSIRA compliance requirements.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage large teams professionally.

Competencies

• Firearm competency (business and private)
• Strong leadership and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.
• Good communication and report-writing skills.
• Operational planning and team management capabilities.
• Fluent in English and Afrikaans.