Security Administrator

About the role

The Security Administrator will provide comprehensive administrative support to the Security Manager and the wider security team at SA Metal Group’s Gauteng head office. This hands‑on role blends systems administration, compliance tracking, vendor and financial administration, and reporting, ensuring smooth operation of all security functions.

Key responsibilities

• Manage security systems, access control, daily Smartsheet tasks and maintain the security task roster.
• Maintain PSIRA compliance and regional second‑hand goods/recycling certifications; compile monthly audit reports and coordinate polygraph testing.
• Validate security supplier invoices and overtime submissions, track credit notes and savings, and produce monthly costing reports.
• Procure security items and uniforms, manage stock levels and conduct quarterly stock counts.
• Administer security officer timesheets, attendance, leave requests, weekend schedules, and capture fleet logbooks for HR reimbursement.
• Compile and distribute daily night reports, alarm notifications, off‑site monitoring summaries, and maintain departmental records, key registers and meeting minutes.
• Submit and track C‑Works requests and generate security customer numbers in collaboration with Reception.

Required profile

• Grade 12 qualification.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in an administrative role.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel, for reporting and reconciliation.
• Experience with SAGE Accpac is advantageous.
• Relevant certificate or diploma in procurement or a related field.

Required skills

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office suite
• SAGE Accpac (preferred)
• Smartsheet