Surveillance and Security Manager

Surveillance and Security Manager

Port Elizabeth, South Africa

Company
Sun International
Location
Gqeberha
Posted
16 days ago
Via
Jobs - South Africa | Trabajo.org

Job Description
**Job Purpose**:

- The Surveillance & Security Manager has the overall responsibility and accountability for leading and managing the surveillance, compliance and security operations (including the

management of the inhouse security company) for the business unit in line with gaming regulations; legislative requirements and company standards
• *Education**:

- B Tech Degree (Security Management)
• *Experience**:

- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Surveillance management (preferably in the gaming industry)
- Previous security experience is an advantage
• *Certifications/ Accreditation/ Registration/ Licenses**:

- Meets all requirements for a Gaming licence
- PSIRA B grade certificate
• *Work conditions and special requirements**:

- Ability to work shifts that meet operational requirements
- Mobility and ability to move around as per job requirements (including with the use of aids)
- Vision, hearing (including with the use of aids)
• *Skills & Knowledge**:
• *Core & Personal behavioral competencies**
- Motivating others / gaining co-operation
- Decision-making
- Training; coaching; keeping abreast of new developments in field
- Analysing / Diagnosing performance of the outlet / product performance
- Reviewing - Assessing feasibility; assessing compliance; efficiencies
- Appraising / Developing Others including evaluating for
- recruitment, performance, coaching and training
- Controlling people and non-people resources
- Influencing & negotiating skills
• *Technical / proficiency competencies**
- Gaming operational knowledge
- Rapid tracking and review of visual information
- Use pf surveillance equipment
- Betting procedures
- Compliance procedures and regulations
- Advanced responsible gambling principles
- Proficient computer skills
- Prolonged attention span
- Financial management
- Proficient Computer Skills - MS Office; EGS
- High levels of integrity
- English verbal communication skills
• *Key Performance Areas**:
• *Surveillance & Security Strategic Planning & Meeting Coordination**:

- Understand the Group Surveillance and Security strategies and align Unit strategy
- Develop strategic objectives for the Unit’s Surveillance and Security deliverables
- Facilitate the management and achievement of milestones of deliverables
- Understand and integrate leading trends and technology with regards surveillance and
- security practices
- Conduct a risk analysis of the business unit areas with regard to internal and external
- risk and compliance management
- Manage and allocate people and operational resources
- Align practices with EE, SD and procurement transformation strategies which contribute
- towards BBBEE targets being achieved for the property
- Act as a Subject
• *Surveillance & Security Standards and Governance**
- Oversee the development and availability of surveillance and security standards and
- processes at a unit level - ensuring they are updated and communicated-
- Integrates Group standards into Unit Operations
- Monitor and align practices with new legislative compliance, gaming regulation
- requirements and security protocols-
- Implement sufficient control measures (including systems and processes) & checks within
- each department to mitigate any risk to the business.-
- Conduct weekly walkabouts of all functional areas, both front of house and back of house
- areas to monitor compliance-
- Ensure all staff are trained and found competent against regulatory requirements
- Works with internal stakeholders (surveillance, security and internal auditors) to identify
- risk areas and address these-
- Implements CCTV system according to legislative requirements
- Complete the following reports in line with relevant requirements:

- Gaming Board reports
- Investigative/ Audit Reports
- Monthly Financial Review reports
- Risk Reports
- Month end reports
- FIC reporting
• *People Management**:

- Provides direction and support to management and employees with regard to surveillance, compliance and security policies, procedures, initiatives and innovations
- Provides motivation and leadership to promote positive working relationships and employee relations within the department
- Track, measure and enhance employee engagement
- Identify and manage training, coaching and development requirements in line with strategic plans, e.g. skills shortages, succession plans, talent to build a solid talent pipeline
- Manage internal communication and development interventions to ensure competence levels of staff meet operational level requirements (right fit for the job)
- Source and Select talent as per EE plan
- Drive the employee value proposition
- Performance Management and coaching of reporting managers to ensure KPA’s are achieved
- Facilitates a performance management culture
• *Budget Management**:
Financial Management for the Unit Surveillance and Security functions including:

- Budget
- Cost management
- Capex
- PIP and forecasting
- Financial reporting for t
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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Security Guard Jobs in South Africa

Q What is the minimum wage for security guard jobs in South Africa in 2026?
The national minimum wage determined by the Department of Employment and Labour is R30.33 per hour effective 1 March 2026. For security guards working a standard 45-hour week over 4 weeks (180 hours), this amounts to R5,459.40 per month before deductions. Overtime is paid at 1.5 times the rate after 45 hours.
Q What salary range can I expect as an entry-level Grade E security guard in South Africa in 2026?
Entry-level Grade E security guards earn between R5,459 and R8,000 per month based on the national minimum wage floor and standard industry compliance. Employers must adhere to the R30.33 hourly rate for the first 45 hours weekly. Higher pay applies in urban areas like Gauteng with shift allowances adding R500-R1,000 monthly.
Q Do foreigners need a work visa for security guard jobs in South Africa?
Foreign nationals require a General Work Visa from the Department of Home Affairs as security guard roles are not on the Critical Skills List. Applications cost R1,520 and require a job offer from a PSiRA-registered employer, processing takes 8-10 weeks. Visa valid for up to 5 years with renewals at R1,520.
Q What are the eligibility requirements to become a security guard in South Africa?
Applicants must be at least 16 years old, South African citizens or hold valid work permits, have no disqualifying criminal convictions under the PSiRA Act, and complete a 1-week Grade E training course. No minimum education is required beyond basic literacy for patroller roles. Medical fitness certificate is mandatory for registration.
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