Job Description

A well known international automotive OEM which produces vehicles across 4 continents and supplies to customers in various markets worldwide is looking to fill the Security Operations Supervisor position based in Kariega, Eastern Cape.
Job role summary
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 in order to ensure maximum security of employees and Company assets
Key duties

• To analyse daily incident reports, formulate & implement appropriate actions in order to provide a pro-active security service aimed at reducing the risk of loss to the Company & the well-being of employees.
• To liaise / inform supervision & management on security issues related to the Company in order to ensure the safety & well-being of all employees & Company property.
• To ensure the upkeep of departmental equipment & facilities (two-way radio's, torches, cloakrooms, security cabins, etc.) in order to provide security personnel with necessary equipment & facilities to perform their tasks efficiently.
• To co-ordinate & approve manpower allocation of security officers as required in order to ensure the safety & well-being of all employees & Company property.
• To 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.
• To 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) in order to ensure an excellent service to all customers & the Company.
• Participate in Duty Officer Duties to ensure maximum control during any emergency which may arise during non-working hours.
• To audit and control the company ID card operation (photo development, etc) which includes updated employee contracts to assist in assuring maximum control of access
• To co-ordinate, audit & control the Company 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 on a monthly basis (amendments) and accurately update in order 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 in order 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
• Bi-annually 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 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.

Qualifications & Experience requirements

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

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

Applications must be submitted to by no later than 18th November 2025 or contact / 1328

Skills Required