Senior Security Site Supervisor
Barloworld Equipment (Pty) Ltd
Key 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 always remain alert 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. Brief oncoming Security Officers regarding any incidents or occurrences and any special instructions given or recorded. 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 assess their performance. 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 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.
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Senior Security Site Supervisor
Barloworld Equipment (Pty) Ltd
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About this role
Key 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 always remain alert 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.
Brief oncoming Security Officers regarding any incidents or occurrences and any special instructions given or recorded.
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 assess their performance.
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 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.
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