Security Site Supervisor

An opportunity has arisen for a Security Site Supervisor in Margate. Suitably qualified candidates from across KwaZulu-Natal are invited to apply.

About the Opportunity

This Security Site Supervisor role sits within the legal and security jobs function in Margate. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across KwaZulu-Natal.

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.

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 Margate teams, and the new Security Site Supervisor will feel that from the first week.

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 Margate.

Why Join Us

You will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Margate 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.

The package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.

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

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

The Environment

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.

Equally, 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.

Beyond that, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in KwaZulu-Natal.

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

About the Team

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

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.

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

Career Growth

Notably, career progression for this legal and security jobs role in Margate depends on the hiring organisation’s policies, role requirements and business needs in KwaZulu-Natal.

Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Margate have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across KwaZulu-Natal.

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

Working in Margate

Working in Margate means a place within the Pietermaritzburg administrative centre, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the KwaZulu-Natal region, and the Margate office benefits from those long-standing connections.

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 Margate.

Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Margate, KwaZulu-Natal.

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

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor CCTV systems and respond to alarms and incidents
• Conduct searches and inspections in line with site procedures
• Patrol assigned premises and conduct visible security deterrence
• Track legal and regulatory changes and advise the business on impact
• Maintain PSIRA registration and uphold the security industry code of conduct
• Manage matter files, court diaries and litigation deadlines
• Operate access control points and verify visitor credentials
• Compile accurate occurrence books and incident reports

Minimum Requirements

• Strong report-writing skills with accurate, factual content
• 2+ years’ relevant experience in legal or security operations
• Active PSIRA registration at the appropriate grade for security roles
• Valid driver’s licence where required for the advertised duties; transport arrangements should support the scheduled shifts
• Relevant qualification: LLB, paralegal diploma or PSIRA grading as required

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