Work-Force
This is a current vacancy. We believe great workplaces are built on great people. We are looking for a Security Site Supervisor in Upington, and we encourage applicants from across Northern Cape to consider this opportunity.
About the Opportunity
On top of that, this Security Site Supervisor role sits within the legal and security jobs function in Upington. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across Northern Cape.
Day-to-day, the role balances focused delivery with the kind of collaboration that keeps things moving. The successful candidate is trusted to make sensible decisions inside the agreed scope, with line-management support whenever a sounding board is useful.
Stakeholders for this position include line managers, peers across the legal and security jobs team and trusted external partners. Building those relationships early makes the next twelve months in Upington much easier.
Tools, systems and information are there to support the role rather than slow it down. The company continues to invest in the technology that backs its Upington teams, and the new Security Site Supervisor will feel that from the first week.
A Typical Day
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.
The rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Northern Cape operations throw up the unexpected.
No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Upington.
Importantly, the Upington 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.
Your Workplace
Notably, 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.
Practically speaking, 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.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Upington site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Crucially, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Northern Cape.
Diversity and Inclusion
Inclusive recruitment is part of the organisation’s employment practices. Applicants are assessed on relevant qualifications, skills and experience for this role in Upington.
Notably, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Northern Cape.
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.
Notably, inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Upington.
About Upington
Working in Upington means a place within the Upington solar corridor, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Northern Cape region, and the Upington office benefits from those long-standing connections.
Many candidates already living within reach of Upington cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Northern Cape economy.
Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Upington, Northern Cape.
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 Upington.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Support investigations into theft, fraud and policy breaches
- Coordinate with SAPS and emergency services during incidents
- Conduct searches and inspections in line with site procedures
- Operate access control points and verify visitor credentials
- Monitor CCTV systems and respond to alarms and incidents
- Conduct legal research and prepare opinions for the legal team
Who We’re Looking For
- Ability to remain calm and professional in high-pressure incidents
- Computer literacy and experience with case or incident management systems
- Relevant qualification: LLB, paralegal diploma or PSIRA grading as required
- Excellent attention to detail when reviewing documents and evidence
- Valid driver’s licence where required for the advertised duties; transport arrangements should support the scheduled shifts
- 2+ years’ relevant experience in legal or security operations
Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.