Security Operations Supervisor, Group Security Department, Kariega, Eastern Cape

Security Operations Supervisor, Group Security Department

Kariega, Eastern Cape

Brief Role Description

To oversee the smooth functioning of security operations at the Manufacturing plant (A-Plant), satellite plants/facilities & security assessment (Audit) of the security services by applying Company Policies & Procedures to ensure maximum security of employees and Company assets.

Duties

• Analyse daily incident reports, formulate & implement appropriate actions to provide a proactive security service aimed at reducing the risk of loss to the Company & the well-being of employees.
• Liaise/inform supervision & management on security issues related to the Company to ensure the safety & well-being of all employees & Company property.
• Ensure the upkeep of departmental equipment & facilities (two-way radios, torches, cloakrooms, security cabins, etc.) to provide security personnel with the necessary equipment & facilities to perform their tasks efficiently.
• Coordinate & approve manpower allocation of security officers as required to ensure the safety & well-being of all employees & Company property.
• Prepare and present training for contract security personnel, to ensure a competent, informed & motivated workforce to apply their skills to minimize the risk of loss to the Company & ensure the safety of employees.
• Coordinate audits and ensure that administrative duties (requisition, accounts, registers, information book, etc) related to the function are timeously & efficiently carried out by the Senior Security Officers (functional) to ensure an excellent service to all customers & the Company.
• Participate in Duty Officer duties to ensure maximum control during any emergency that may arise during non-working hours.
• Audit and control the Company's ID card operation (photo development, etc), which includes updated employee contracts to assist in assuring maximum control of access.
• Coordinate, audit & control the Company's public transport services as per production requirements to provide an excellent transport service to our employees.
• Coordinate with the security service provider regarding the recruitment and training of security personnel to act as a pool to deploy on site at short notice, ensuring the guaranteed availability of security staff.
• Assess Group Security Work Instructions and security service provider site instructions monthly (amendments) and accurately update to ensure the quality of the security operations processes.
• Evaluate the deployment of contractually required security staff nationally and, in the event of short postings identified, request credit notes from the service provider to optimize and recover cost.
• Coordinate and ensure, together with internal and service provider management, that national key security operational requirements are measured as KPI's.
• Biannually or as required, assess the security measures for the SOFA operation and ensure that adequate security measures are in place to provide a safe and secure environment for the Company's Group visitors (local and international) to ensure the quality of and competence of the security operation. This entails the deployment of security manpower from the Kimberly and Cape Town regions.
• The creation and maintenance of a daily 'live action plan' – which records and monitors activities, incidents, and security requirements to enhance the effectiveness of the security operation.

Qualification requirements

• Tertiary (Degree/Diploma) qualification in Security Risk Management.
• Recommended additional qualification in business and finance management.

Experience needed

• 5 years' experience in Security, of which a minimum of 3 years should have been in-depth focus and knowledge on security operational planning, organizing, and controlling.
• 2 years supervisory/leadership experience

Essentials

• Interpersonal skills
• Communication skills (written & oral)
• Administrative skills
• Leadership abilities
• Influencing skills
• Coordinator & Planning skills
• Decision making
• Security assessment skills

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Closing date for applications is: 16 November 2025