Security Site Supervisor

This is a current vacancy. A vacancy has been confirmed for a Security Site Supervisor based in Sabie, Mpumalanga. The successful candidate will join an established team within the legal and security jobs function.

What This Role Involves

The organisation is investing in its Sabie operation, and this Security Site Supervisor position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the legal and security jobs function and contribute to the wider Mpumalanga business.

In addition, the organisation keeps reporting lines clean and expectations realistic. Performance is measured against a small, agreed set of metrics, and there are no surprise yardsticks for the Security Site Supervisor taking on this position.

Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Security Site Supervisor to step into the legal and security jobs workflow quickly. Institutional knowledge is well-organised, so people are not reinventing the wheel from one week to the next.

Notably, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Sabie also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.

Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Security Site Supervisor is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in Mpumalanga is consistently high and consistently fair.

Growing With Us

In addition, this role can grow with you. Strong performers in the legal and security jobs team in Sabie have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.

Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Sabie team member.

Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.

On top of that, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Sabie have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Mpumalanga.

About Sabie

Importantly, the role is based in Sabie, near the Secunda petrochemical hub. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Sabie and the broader Mpumalanga region.

Accessibility is taken seriously: where the role allows, the team works toward a balance of in-office presence and flexibility for candidates based in and around Sabie.

Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Sabie, Mpumalanga.

Many candidates already living within reach of Sabie cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Mpumalanga economy.

Where You’ll Work

Practically speaking, the environment is process-driven and regulation-aware. Whether you are at a desk or on site, attention to detail, calm conduct and accurate reporting are non-negotiable.

Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Sabie site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

In addition, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Mpumalanga.

Importantly, the working environment is set up to give the team the focus needed for deeper work, while keeping collaboration and quick problem-solving close at hand.

Why Join Us

Few roles let you see the impact of your work as quickly as this one. Every shift, project and decision in Sabie contributes to real outcomes for clients and colleagues across the legal and security jobs space in Mpumalanga.

Crucially, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.

On top of that, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.

Career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.

Meet the Team

You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the legal and security jobs side of the business inside out. The Sabie group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.

Notably, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Sabie will be explained during the hiring process.

Collaboration is the default working mode. Whether picking up a quick query or working through a complex project, you will find colleagues willing to lean in and help.

Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.

Our Commitment to Transformation

Crucially, the organisation is committed to fair, merit-based recruitment and equal opportunity. Applications are assessed against the published role requirements in line with applicable employment law.

Importantly, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Mpumalanga.

B-BBEE compliance is more than a scorecard here. It informs how the business invests in skills development, supplier diversity and community engagement across the country.

Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Sabie.

What Your Day Looks Like

Your day is built on focus and detail. You work through matter files or post lists, review evidence or contracts and check that every required record is in place. Communication with site teams, attorneys, clients or SAPS is constant, and you keep your reports factual, precise and timely. When something out of the ordinary happens, you respond calmly and follow procedure, knowing that good documentation today protects the business tomorrow.

Notably, the Sabie office buzzes through peak hours and settles into focused, productive lulls in between, giving you time to plan and reset before the next stretch of work.

No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Sabie.

Notably, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Mpumalanga operations throw up the unexpected.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Conduct searches and inspections in line with site procedures
• Operate access control points and verify visitor credentials
• Coordinate with SAPS and emergency services during incidents
• Maintain PSIRA registration and uphold the security industry code of conduct
• Manage matter files, court diaries and litigation deadlines
• Run compliance training for staff on POPIA, FICA and ethics
• Liaise with the Sheriff, Master’s Office and external counsel
• Conduct legal research and prepare opinions for the legal team

What You’ll Need

• Sound understanding of POPIA and applicable legal frameworks
• Sound ethical judgement and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to remain calm and professional in high-pressure incidents
• Strong report-writing skills with accurate, factual content
• Any checks required by law or the specific duties will be explained during the hiring process
• Computer literacy and experience with case or incident management systems

Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.