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An opportunity has arisen for a Security Site Supervisor in Uitenhage. Suitably qualified candidates from across Eastern Cape are invited to apply.
About the Opportunity
This Security Site Supervisor role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for Uitenhage. 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.
The successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its Uitenhage team on trust, and the Security Site Supervisor role will feel that from week one.
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 Uitenhage much easier.
Reasonable working hours and respectful planning are part of how the role runs. The team values strong delivery, and load is balanced fairly across the legal and security jobs group in Uitenhage.
The Environment
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.
Notably, 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.
Importantly, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Eastern Cape.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Uitenhage site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
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 Uitenhage group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.
Beyond that, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Uitenhage 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.
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.
Practically speaking, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Eastern Cape operations throw up the unexpected.
Crucially, the Uitenhage 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 Uitenhage.
What We Offer
Importantly, you will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Uitenhage colleagues take pride in supporting one another and in doing the legal and security jobs side of the business properly, day in and day out.
Career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.
Importantly, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.
On top of that, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Conduct legal research and prepare opinions for the legal team
- Liaise with the Sheriff, Master’s Office and external counsel
- Manage matter files, court diaries and litigation deadlines
- Operate access control points and verify visitor credentials
- Support investigations into theft, fraud and policy breaches
- Conduct searches and inspections in line with site procedures
- Maintain FICA and KYC records in line with regulatory requirements
- Patrol assigned premises and conduct visible security deterrence
Candidate Profile
- Relevant qualification: LLB, paralegal diploma or PSIRA grading as required
- 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
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and refresher training
- Strong report-writing skills with accurate, factual content
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Sound understanding of POPIA and applicable legal frameworks
Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.