VACANCY: SECURITY & OHS MANAGER

VACANCY: SECURITY & OHS MANAGER

Location: Hazendal Wine Estate, Stellenbosch

Department: Facilities & Estate Maintenance

Reports To: Facilities Manager

Employment Type: Full-Time

ABOUT THE ROLE

Hazendal Wine Estate is seeking a disciplined, proactive, and experienced Security & OHS Manager to lead an integrated security, occupational health and safety (OHS), compliance, and risk management function across the Estate.

The successful candidate will ensure a safe, secure, legally compliant, and well-managed environment for our guests, Employees, contractors, visitors, and assets, while supporting the Estate's operational and reputational sustainability.

This is a hands-on leadership role requiring an individual who is confident managing a 24/7 security operation, responding to incidents, conducting risk and compliance assessments, managing investigations, and driving continuous improvement.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Security Management

• Manage and oversee the Estate's day-to-day security operations, including access control, perimeter security, visitor management, and patrols.
• Lead, manage, train, schedule, and monitor the performance of the security team.
• Conduct security risk assessments and implement appropriate mitigation measures.
• Manage external security providers and liaise with law enforcement where required.
• Develop and maintain security policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Monitor security performance and provide regular reports to management.
• Manage the security budget and resources effectively.

Occupational Health & Safety

• Develop and maintain the Estate's OHS management system in accordance with applicable legislation.
• Conduct regular risk assessments, inspections, and audits.
• Investigate workplace accidents, incidents, and near misses and implement corrective measures.
• Ensure appropriate PPE is available and correctly utilised.
• Coordinate and facilitate OHS training and awareness programmes.
• Maintain accurate OHS records and documentation.
• Liaise with relevant regulatory authorities on OHS matters.

CCTV & Surveillance

• Oversee the Estate's CCTV operations, maintenance, monitoring, and footage retrieval.
• Ensure CCTV access and usage comply with privacy and data protection requirements.
• Maintain appropriate CCTV access records and protocols.
• Ensure security personnel are adequately trained in CCTV monitoring.

Investigations & Incident Management

• Conduct thorough and impartial investigations into security breaches, theft, accidents, complaints, and other incidents.
• Gather evidence, interview relevant parties, and prepare detailed investigation reports.
• Liaise with law enforcement and other relevant authorities where necessary.
• Implement preventative and corrective measures following investigations.

Emergency & 24-Hour Response

• Maintain an effective 24-hour emergency and security response capability.
• Develop and maintain emergency response plans covering fire, medical emergencies, security threats, and natural disasters.
• Conduct regular emergency drills and simulations.
• Coordinate emergency response activities and ensure effective communication during incidents.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Monitor and ensure compliance with applicable legislation, regulations, standards, and internal policies.
• Ensure compliance with relevant requirements, including OHS legislation, ESTA, WIETA, IPW, building regulations, food safety and hygiene requirements, liquor licensing, environmental legislation, and consumer protection legislation.
• Identify compliance vulnerabilities and implement corrective action plans.
• Conduct internal audits and coordinate external compliance audits.
• Develop and deliver compliance training across the Estate.

Policy, Reporting & Documentation

• Develop, review, and implement policies and procedures relating to security, OHS, risk, and compliance.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date compliance and incident documentation.
• Ensure relevant documentation and records are maintained within the Estate's Asset & Infrastructure Knowledge System (AIKS).
• Prepare regular reports and presentations for management.
• Promote a strong culture of accountability, safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.

REQUIREMENTS & EXPERIENCE

• Relevant qualification in Security Management, Occupational Health & Safety, Risk Management, or a related field.
• Proven experience in security management and OHS, preferably within a hospitality, agricultural, estate, or similar environment.
• Experience managing a 24/7 security operation and security personnel.
• Strong knowledge of OHS legislation and workplace safety requirements.
• Experience conducting risk assessments, audits, investigations, and incident management.
• Knowledge of CCTV and access-control systems.
• Strong understanding of compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication, leadership, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure.
• Computer literacy and strong reporting/documentation skills.
• Professional and presentable demeanour.
• Valid driver's licence will be advantageous.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This position requires a flexible working schedule, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays, to support and oversee the Estate's 24/7 security and emergency operations.

HOW TO APPLY

If you are an experienced security and OHS professional who is passionate about safety, security, compliance, and risk management, we invite you to apply.

Please submit your CV and relevant qualifications to the People Operations Department at recruitment@hazendal.co.za by 31 August 2026.

Join Hazendal Wine Estate and contribute to creating a safe, secure, compliant, and exceptional environment for our Employees, guests, and stakeholders.