Hiring Now | Security Supervisor (Grade A) | Secunda, Mpumalanga | Contract Operations Position Available | Industrial & Mining Security Sector

Servest Security, a premier division of the multi-national Servest facilities management group, has announced an urgent operational vacancy for a high-caliber, physically fit Security Supervisor – Grade A to lead tactical protection teams in Secunda, Mpumalanga. This contractual position is structured for an elite security professional holding the highest tier of PSIRA certification, alongside comprehensive business-purpose firearm competencies. Operating within a high-risk, large-scale industrial ecosystem, the successful candidate will assume command of daily guard deployments, hazard mitigation, and incident responses. With the application portal closing on June 12, 2026, eligible candidates must submit their documentation immediately.

Job Specification Overview

Job Specification Element	Position Details
Job Title	Security Supervisor – Grade A
Reference Number	SER260605-1
Company Name	Servest Security (Operations Division)
Workplace Type	Onsite (Shift-Based)
Job Type	Contract
Location	Secunda, Mpumalanga, South Africa
Posted Date	05 June 2026
Closing Date	12 June 2026 (Urgent: 3 days left to apply)
Legal Compliance Mandate	Valid PSIRA Grade A Registration & 3 Business Firearm Competencies

Job Context & Operational Ecosystem

Secunda serves as a critical heavy-industrial and mining hub for South Africa, housing extensive petrochemical infrastructures, complex extraction plants, and high-volume asset networks. Securing these environments requires an advanced tactical approach that blends physical perimeter defense with specialized administrative governance.

The role of a Grade A Security Supervisor at Servest goes beyond passive observation. You will act as the frontline tactical commander for your shift, responsible for protecting hundreds of lives, securing multi-million rand industrial equipment, and maintaining an ironclad defensive posture. This position commands absolute authority on the floor, requiring an individual capable of managing armed reaction personnel, leading strategic shift parades, enforcing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and interfacing professionally with corporate risk managers and public law enforcement during critical incidents.

Local Residency & Mobility Notice: This role strictly requires the incumbent to be a permanent resident of Secunda. Candidates must possess deep familiarity with the geographical and industrial landscape of the region, hold a long-standing driver’s license, and be capable of reporting to site immediately during emergency call-outs.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Shift Command & Personnel Supervision

• Maintain absolute administrative and operational supervision over all security officers, guard patrols, and specialized technical staff on duty during assigned shifts.

• Manage complex shift deployment schedules and leave planners dynamically to guarantee that all vital physical posts remain 100% manned at all times.

• Resolve immediate internal personnel queries, manage localized staff disputes, and uphold strict institutional discipline in alignment with Servest HR policies.

Risk Mitigation & Site Compliance

• Perform continuous operational risk evaluations and update Standard Procedure Manuals (SPMs) to reflect real-time threat landscapes.

• Identify, isolate, and mitigate potential site vulnerabilities before they can be exploited, safeguarding the client’s operational continuity.

• Conduct extensive physical inspections of high-security boundaries, checking all containment fences, biometric access gates, and automated security systems for mechanical deviations or breaches (Zero Energies protocols).

• Maintain the master “Site File” meticulously, ensuring that updated emergency contact databases, regulatory compliances, and site instructions are physically present at every security post.

Tactical Drills & Armed Readiness

• Lead rigorous daily parades, verifying uniform compliance, radio communication protocols, and shift directives before deployment.

• Conduct strict safety inspections and hand-over processes for operational equipment, including tactical vehicles, tracking devices, and high-caliber corporate weaponry.

• Generate highly analytical, precise written incident reports for senior operations managers following any security anomaly, property damage, or emergency response drill.

Minimum Requirements & Technical Qualifications

Regulatory Compliances (Non-Negotiable)

• Must possess a valid, active PSIRA Grade A Certificate reflecting supervisor-level registration status with the Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority.

• Must hold 3 official SAPS Firearm Competency Certificates for Business Purposes, explicitly covering:

  • Handgun

  • Shotgun

  • Rifle

• Must have successfully completed an accredited, formal Armed Reaction Course.

• Must have a clean fingerprint record verified by the South African Police Service (SAPS), with zero criminal record or pending charges.

Academic & Experience Background

• Successful completion of Matric / Grade 12 is required.

• Applicants presenting a Grade 10 or Grade 11 academic report must prove a minimum of 5 years of high-level experience in the security sector.

• A minimum of 3 to 5 years of active service within the broader security industry, with at least 2+ years held inside an explicit supervisory or leadership capacity.

• Demonstrable experience navigating the strict safety regulations of heavy industrial plants, open-cast or underground mining operations, or complex corporate campus environments is mandatory.

Logistical & Physical Assets

• Must hold a valid South African Driver’s License (Code 8/B or higher) that has been active for more than 2 consecutive years.

• Possession of a valid, accredited Medical Fitness Certificate confirming capability to manage high-stress environments and strenuous physical activity.

• Permanent physical residency within Secunda is mandatory.

Skills & Core Competencies

• Elite Leadership: Natural capability to govern large groups of security personnel, handle high-pressure operational environments, and enforce workplace command structures cleanly.

• Analytical Communication: Exceptional verbal and written English communication skills to deliver authoritative commands and write airtight incident reports.

• Digital Literacy: Practical proficiency in computer networks, including Microsoft Word documentation, Excel inventory logs, corporate email communications, and automated digital tracking dashboards.

• Procedural Mastery: Deep operational knowledge of industrial emergency evacuation drills, disaster management protocols, and safety compliance checks.

How to Apply

To apply for this contract position (Reference Number: SER260605-1), please assemble your professional application profile before the closing date. Your file must include an updated CV outlining your command history, clear copies of your active PSIRA Grade A card, your 3 business-purpose firearm competencies, your armed reaction certificate, your driver’s license, your medical fitness paper, and a clean SAPS fingerprint clearance report.

👉 Apply Online via Corporate Recruitment Portal: Go to Servest Careers Application Link

Urgent Deadline Reminder: The registration link closes down permanently on Friday, June 12, 2026. Automated filtering software completely blocks late profiles, so immediate submission is highly recommended.

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