Senior Security Site Supervisor

Position outputs

This position is responsible for the successful Site Management for the Security Department.

• Supervise and lead all on-site Security Officers to ensure consistent performance and discipline.
• Ensure timely relief of officers and proper shift handovers.
• Maintain a professional and disciplined security presence at all times.
• Ensure all officers are trained, understand their job descriptions, and comply with BWE SOPs and access control procedures.
• Monitor adherence to standing orders and ensure all posts are manned and officers remain alert.
• Record and report any short-posting incidents in the Occurrence Book (O/B), with or without replacements.
• Take immediate control of any incident until formally handed over to Senior Manager: Security Operations.
• Report all breaches, incidents, or occurrences that may impact the site within 24 hours.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date entries in the O/B.
• Respond promptly to all alarms and security alerts on site.
• Review CCTV footage as part of investigations when required.
• Regularly test the responsiveness and effectiveness of armed response service providers.
• Provide daily feedback and situational updates to Senior Manager: Security Operations.
• Brief incoming officers on incidents, special instructions, and operational changes.
• Submit daily postings and ensure monthly rosters are completed on time and site coverage is maintained.
• Promote vigilance by ensuring guards are trained to identify and report suspicious activity or persons.
• Continuously assess site vulnerabilities and recommend improvements to enhance security.
• Ensure presentation of guards is professional and appropriate
• Ensure that all Security officers are familiar with their relevant job descriptions and role
• Ensure compliance with Barloworld Equipment access control procedures and SOPs
• Take control in the event of any incident.
• Ensure Security Officers remain alert at all times and perform their duties in accordance with standing orders and where Security Officers are short posted is recorded in the O/B whether a replacement is provided or not.
• To brief oncoming Security Officers regarding any incidents or occurrences or any special instructions given or recorded.
• To ensure that all Security Officers remain at their post until individually relieved.
• Ensure guards are always aware and report any suspicious activity or persons
• Ensure that all new Security Officers are trained on site instructions and assessing their performance
• To notify Senior Manager: Security Operations within 24 hours of any breaches, incidents or occurrences which could affect anything or anyone on Site.
• Ensure that the O/B is correctly maintained and all occurrences are recorded.
• Attend to any alarm on Site.
• Test the effectiveness of armed response service providers
• Review CCTV footage when investigation is required.
• Ensure the monthly roster is done on time and that the Site is covered and send daily posting to the BWE Security Manager for Operations
• Communicate and give feedback on situations to the Senior Manager: Security Operations on a daily basis

Qualification, Experience and Competencies

Minimum Required Qualification

• Matric and / Security management certificate or diploma
• PSIRA Security Grading (A /B)
• Experience in operational Site Management and guard management
• A junior managerial course will be preferable.

Minimum Required Experience

• Minimum of five to six years’ experience in a relevant role.
• Proven track record Security Operations

Minimum Required Competencies

• Being highly organised and efficient.
• The ability to be professional and courteous.
• The ability to work in a team.
• Strong sense of discretion.
• Ability to prioritise.
• Excellent written and communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office.
• Ability to work independently.
• Have knowledge of a security evacuation plan
• Manage guard rosters
• Driver’s license
• Own car
• Computer literate
• Report writing ability
• Cctv and control room knowledge
• Physical security experience and knowledge

Risk audit ability