Security Site Supervisor

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

About This Position

The organisation is investing in its Barberton 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.

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 Barberton much easier.

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

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.

Diversity and Inclusion

In addition, 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.

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 Barberton.

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

About the Team

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

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

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

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.

Why This Role

Practically speaking, the hiring organisation may provide onboarding or skills development for this legal and security jobs role in Barberton; the available support will be confirmed in the final vacancy details for Mpumalanga.

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

Practically speaking, 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.

Your Workplace

Crucially, 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 Barberton site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

On top of that, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Mpumalanga.

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.

Your Future Here

Equally, career progression for this legal and security jobs role in Barberton depends on the hiring organisation’s policies, role requirements and business needs in Mpumalanga.

Practically speaking, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Barberton have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Mpumalanga.

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

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

Based in Barberton

Importantly, the role is based in Barberton, on the Nelspruit gateway to Mozambique. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Barberton and the broader Mpumalanga region.

Many candidates already living within reach of Barberton 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.

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 Barberton.

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

Key Responsibilities

• Run compliance training for staff on POPIA, FICA and ethics
• Conduct legal research and prepare opinions for the legal team
• Liaise with the Sheriff, Master’s Office and external counsel
• Track legal and regulatory changes and advise the business on impact
• Manage matter files, court diaries and litigation deadlines
• Patrol assigned premises and conduct visible security deterrence
• Coordinate with SAPS and emergency services during incidents

Who We’re Looking For

• Computer literacy and experience with case or incident management systems
• Able to perform the essential duties of a site-based security role safely, with reasonable accommodation where applicable
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and refresher training
• Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays as required
• Active PSIRA registration at the appropriate grade for security roles
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

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