Security & Cleaning Manager

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Security & Cleaning Manager

Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng
Position Overview

The Security & Cleaning Manager will be responsible for managing security and cleaning operations across multiple properties, ensuring the safety of tenants, visitors, staff, and assets. The role requires strong leadership capabilities, operational management experience, and the ability to maintain high service standards across several sites.

The successful candidate will oversee approximately 70+ security personnel deployed across various properties and Head Office, ensuring effective rostering, compliance, incident management, and performance standards.

Key Responsibilities

Security Management

• Manage and oversee security operations across retail, commercial, and residential properties.

• Supervise and support approximately 70+ security officers across multiple sites.

• Ensure full compliance with PSIRA regulations and company policies.

• Manage guarding rosters, shift allocations, leave planning, and attendance.

• Conduct regular site inspections and security audits.

• Investigate security incidents and compile detailed incident reports.

• Develop and implement security procedures and risk mitigation strategies.

• Liaise with service providers, tenants, and site management on security matters.

Cleaning Operations

• Oversee cleaning contractors and cleaning staff across all properties.

• Ensure properties are maintained to a high standard of cleanliness and presentation.

• Conduct regular inspections and quality assessments.

• Manage cleaning schedules and contractor performance.

Health & Safety

• Support and monitor compliance with Occupational Health & Safety requirements.

• Investigate and manage incidents, including Injury on Duty (IOD) cases.

• Conduct risk assessments and implement corrective actions.

• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and company policies.

• Assist with emergency preparedness and incident response planning.

Staff Management

• Lead, coach, and manage security and cleaning teams.

• Address disciplinary matters and employee performance issues.

• Conduct performance reviews and staff development initiatives.

• Foster a positive and accountable workplace culture.

Administration & Reporting

• Compile detailed incident and operational reports.

• Maintain accurate personnel and site records.

• Monitor security and cleaning service levels.

• Provide regular operational updates to management.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications

• Matric (Grade 12).

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Security Management, Risk Management, Facilities Management, Business Management, or a related field.

• Valid PSIRA Grade B certification (essential).

• Health & Safety qualifications or certifications will be advantageous.

Experience

• Minimum 10 years' experience within the private security industry.

• Proven experience managing security personnel across multiple sites.

• Previous experience within retail, commercial, or residential property environments is highly preferred.

• Strong experience with incident investigation, report writing, and operational management.

• Exposure to Health & Safety administration and IOD processes.

• Experience managing outsourced service providers and contractors.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and people management skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

• Strong administrative and report-writing skills.

• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.

• Ability to manage multiple sites and priorities simultaneously.

• Sound knowledge of security legislation and industry best practices.

• Professional client-facing capability.

Additional Requirements

• Valid South African driver's licence.

• Own reliable vehicle.

• Willingness to travel between properties as required.

• Clear criminal record.

• Clear credit record.

• Stable employment history with demonstrated career progression.

To apply, please submit your detailed CV, copies of qualifications, PSIRA certification, and driver's licence.