Job Description

The Security Manager's primary purpose is to provide management support within the Security department. The incumbent will lead and support the team to ensure compliance with business processes and contribute to performance improvement within the Security division. The position will be responsible, but not limited to the following tasks:
Responsibilities (NOT limited to the below)

• Identify and mitigate risks
• Control room management
• Conduct risk assessments and implement preventative measures
• Visit satellite branches on a daily basis to identify possible security risk
• Daily risk assessments and evaluations of branches
• Manage on site security staff
• Manage and escort of customers with Non-ferrous loads to and from Epping
• Management of Risk within Transport and fleet management
• Risk auditing and reporting
• Develop a network of intelligence to identify high loss areas and implement corrective actions
• Ensure that correct standard operating procedures are adhered to

QUALIFYING EXPERIENCE

• Grade 12 certificate or equivalent
• 5-8 years supervisory experience
• Code 8 Driver's License with valid and reliable vehicle
• Knowledge of security management
• Willingness to work overtime and night shift as and when required
• Previous experience in a physically demanding mining or production working environment would be advantageous

QUALIFYING ATTRIBUTES

• Committed, hardworking and self-motivated
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under challenging conditions
• Sound communication skills (understand, read and write English)
• Must be prepared to work overtime when required
• Time management and organizational skills
• Display a professional work approach
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Excellent standards in execution

Other Information:

• Reporting to National Security Manager
• Job Type Permanent Position
• Standard hours: [07h30-17h00: Monday - Thursday] & [07h30-16h00: Friday]
• May be required to work overtime as per operational requirements
• Salary: We offer a highly competitive package depending on the extent of the applicant's qualifications and experience.
• Benefits include:

• Provident Fund
• Life cover at 4 X annual salary
• Funeral cover
• 15 X paid leave days per annum
• Medical aid - Hospital Plan with Discovery Health
• Long service leave after five years of employment

External candidates are encouraged to apply for this vacancy on www.sametal.co.za/careers/ by no later than Thursday 09 October 2025.
We regret that it is not possible to contact all unsuccessful applicants. Applicants who have not been contacted within fourteen (14) days from the date of their submission should consider their application unsuccessful.
Please note that the successful candidate will receive a formal, written offer of employment after all applicable pre-employment checks have been completed. This offer will only be valid if it is signed by a company representative authorised to make such an offer. Representations made on behalf of the company in any other form do not constitute valid offers of employment and should not be construed as such.

Skills Required