Site Manager – Security Operations

About the role

The Site Manager will lead security operations at client sites, providing expert advice, managing personnel and equipment, and ensuring compliance with contractual and regulatory standards. This role requires a proactive approach to risk assessment, client liaison, and incident management.

Key responsibilities

• Provide security advice and conduct threat and risk assessments for clients.
• Manage manpower, equipment, rostering and ensure daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
• Handle client complaints, enforce contractual requirements and company disciplinary code.
• Chair disciplinary hearings and oversee health & safety management.
• Resolve security officer issues, enforce SOPs and coordinate training as needed.
• Perform after‑hours visits, assist with shift changes and act as standby manager.
• Attend urgent meetings and calls, including on rest days.
• Manage incidents, investigations, reporting and mitigation.

Required profile

• Grade 12 (Matric) qualification.
• PSIRA Grade A certification.
• Relevant managerial experience in security or a similar field.
• Knowledge of risk management methods, business impact analysis and access security control tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; bilingual in English and another South African language.
• Clean disciplinary, criminal and credit record.
• Valid driver’s licence and reliable transport.
• Willingness to undergo a polygraph test and work split shifts.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.