Senior Security Officer Jobs in South Africa

Prologue Consulting is advertising a permanent Senior Security Officer role in Johannesburg, with a stated salary of R250,000 to R350,000 per year. The role coordinates daily security operations at an organisation’s head office, keeping employees, visitors, assets and premises safe.

About the company and the work

The employer named in the original listing is Prologue Consulting. The senior officer provides guidance and oversight to security officers on duty, while managing access control, surveillance, incident response and emergency coordination.

Role details and duties

• Coordinate daily security operations and provide guidance and oversight to security officers on duty.
• Ensure effective control of access to the premises for employees, visitors, contractors and service providers.
• Oversee CCTV monitoring, alarm systems, patrols and other security measures.
• Respond to security incidents, ensure accurate incident reporting and investigate occurrences where appropriate.
• Conduct routine security patrols and inspections to identify and mitigate security risks.
• Coordinate the security response to emergencies, including evacuations, fire incidents and medical emergencies.
• Safeguard property, equipment, confidential information and other organisational assets.
• Maintain accurate occurrence books, incident reports, visitor registers and shift handover reports.
• Ensure adherence to security policies, procedures and access control requirements, and liaise professionally with employees, visitors, service providers, emergency services and management.
• Provide management with timely reports on incidents, operational risks and resource requirements, and act as a stand-in for the Security Supervisor when required.
• Perform driving duties from time to time as required, including transporting staff where needed.

The listing states that the contract type is permanent, the location is Johannesburg, Gauteng, and the work location is in person.

Requirements

• No criminal record.
• A minimum of 4 years of experience as a security officer, with previous experience in corporate or commercial security, preferably in a senior security role.
• Working knowledge and experience of the Occupational Health and Safety Act No. 85 of 1993 and related requirements.
• Experience in access control security systems and procedures, CCTV monitoring and incident management, and experience with PSIRA regulations and qualifications.
• Grade 12 (Matric), and valid PSiRA registration at Grade C or higher, in good standing, which is essential.
• Computer literacy in MS Word, Excel and Outlook, and good written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent people-management and leadership skills, and the ability to handle conflict calmly and professionally.
• Physical fitness and good health to perform the inherent requirements of the position, with a neat, professional appearance and adherence to uniform and dress code policies.
• Availability to work extended hours and overtime when required to address security incidents and emergencies.
• A valid driver’s licence is advantageous.

Where to find and apply safely

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Practical tips

• Make your PSiRA grade, registration standing and years of corporate security experience prominent.
• Give examples of access control, CCTV oversight, incident reporting and emergency coordination.
• Check that you meet the fitness, availability and record requirements before applying.

How the process works

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Important information

This post is informational only. It summarises a third-party job listing for jobseekers in South Africa and does not guarantee employment, an interview or a particular salary outcome. Details such as pay, location and contract type are taken from the original listing, and the original listing should be checked before applying.

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