Work-Force
A Security Site Supervisor is needed in Grahamstown. The role focuses on consistent delivery, accurate work and clear communication across the Eastern Cape operation.
The Role
This Security Site Supervisor role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for Grahamstown. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the legal and security jobs pipeline across Eastern Cape.
Communication runs both ways. Managers across the legal and security jobs team in Eastern Cape make time for one-to-ones, and people are expected to speak up early when something needs attention.
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.
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 Grahamstown teams, and the new Security Site Supervisor will feel that from the first week.
Where You’ll Work
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 Grahamstown site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
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.
Practically speaking, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Eastern Cape.
Diversity and Inclusion
Practically speaking, 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.
Crucially, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Eastern Cape.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Grahamstown.
About Grahamstown
Practically speaking, the role is based in Grahamstown, near the Mthatha regional service centre. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Grahamstown and the broader Eastern Cape region.
Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Grahamstown, Eastern 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 Grahamstown.
Many candidates already living within reach of Grahamstown cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Eastern Cape economy.
Your Future Here
Career progression for this legal and security jobs role in Grahamstown depends on the hiring organisation’s policies, role requirements and business needs in Eastern Cape.
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 Grahamstown team member.
Crucially, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Grahamstown have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Eastern Cape.
Core Functions
- Draft, review and amend commercial contracts and service agreements
- Patrol assigned premises and conduct visible security deterrence
- Support investigations into theft, fraud and policy breaches
- Conduct searches and inspections in line with site procedures
- Liaise with the Sheriff, Master’s Office and external counsel
- Maintain FICA and KYC records in line with regulatory requirements
- Coordinate with SAPS and emergency services during incidents
- Maintain PSIRA registration and uphold the security industry code of conduct
Who We’re Looking For
- Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays as required
- Computer literacy and experience with case or incident management systems
- Relevant qualification: LLB, paralegal diploma or PSIRA grading as required
- 2+ years’ relevant experience in legal or security operations
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Valid driver’s licence where required for the advertised duties; transport arrangements should support the scheduled shifts
- Any checks required by law or the specific duties will be explained during the hiring process
If your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.