44 Security Supervisor jobs in South Africa

RESPONSIBILITIES (NOT LIMITED TO THE BELOW)

• Posting of Security Officers at the main and satellite sites.
• Training Security Officers to ensure the safety of the company’s employees, clients and property.
• Ensure efficiency and productivity of Security Officers.
• As Frontline personnel to ensure that Security employees conduct is professional and above reproach in terms of behaviour, dress, service, etc.
• Ensure that the Company rules, procedures and policies are adhered to at all times within the expected deadlines.
• Ensuring that discipline is enforced.
• Access control.
• Ensure that all gates are manned at all times.
• Ensure that all the assigned areas are patrolled at regular intervals.
• Ensure that Occupational Health and safety regulations are enforced and adhered to.
• Evaluating all collated information and documentation.

QUALIFYING CRITERIA:

• Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent with good numeracy and literacy skills.
• Driver’s license and own, reliable transport is advantageous.
• At least 3 years of Supervisory experience in the Safety & Security Sector.
• Registered with PSIRA – Minimum Grade A.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Willing to work irregular hours (shifts) and overtime.
• In good health and physical stature.
• Sober habits.
• Disciplined to apply company policies and procedure.

QUALIFYING ATTRIBUTES

• Be trustworthy and honest
• Ability to take responsibility
• Committed, hardworking and self-motivated
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Time management and organizational skills
• Display a professional work approach
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Excellent standards in execution
• Excellent problem-solving skills coupled with the ability to think on your feet
• Hard-working and self-motivated

OTHER INFORMATION :

Job Title: Security Supervisor

Reporting to Security Manager

Job Type Permanent Position

Benefits include:

• Provident Fund
• Life cover at 4 X annual salary
• Funeral cover
• 15 X paid leave days per annum
• Long service leave after five years of employment

Standard hours:

07h30 – 17h00: Monday to Thursday

07h30 – 16h00: Friday

Will be required to work overtime as per operational requirements

We regret that it is not possible to contact all unsuccessful applicants. Applicants who have not been contacted within fourteen (14) days from the date of their submission should consider their application unsuccessful.

Join Us

At MAST, we’re not just shaping the future of connectivity for our customers – we’re shaping the future for everyone who joins our team. When you work with us, you’re part of a global mission to connect people, solve complex challenges, and create a sustainable and more inclusive world. If you want to grow your career whilst finding the perfect balance between work and life, MAST offers opportunities to help you belong and make a real impact.

What you’ll do

Role purpose:

The Security Operations Manager will be responsible for coordinating, supervising, and managing all site security operations across MAST sites. This includes ensuring the safety and security of base station transmission infrastructure, assets protection, incident investigation and case management, development and implementation of security standards, policies, and procedures, and managing contracted security service providers and their service level agreements.

Who you are

Key accountabilities:

• Align MAST Site Security Strategy with business operations and drive security performance to ensure satisfaction and meet objectives.
• Champion a security culture within MAST sites and serve as the main contact to coordinate security operations, promote security methods, tools, and standards across the organization.
• Plan, implement, and oversee security and safety initiatives, including joint policing operations, to address and mitigate security risks and improve regional security.
• Develop a security threat, risk, and vulnerability assessment model to identify and address gaps and non-conformities within MAST sites.
• Implement best practice security standards, processes, and procedures for effective risk mitigation and continuous improvement.
• Enhance incident investigation and case management by conducting root cause analyses and implementing corrective security measures.
• Develop the annual security operations plan (AOP) and prepare the necessary CAPEX and OPEX budgets for efficient security management.
• Contribute to and improve integrated dashboard reporting to provide management with visibility for decision-making.

Core competencies, knowledge, and experience:

• Experience in conducting security risk assessments and developing site security profiles.
• Security project management skills.
• Excellent communication, engagement, strategic, and analytical skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and experience in networking and stakeholder collaboration.
• Experience managing performance and service level agreements with security service providers.
• Knowledge of and ability to implement the Critical Infrastructure Protection Act (CIPA), Minimum Physical Security Standards (MPSS), and other relevant security regulations and policies.

Must-have technical/professional qualifications:

• A three-year National Diploma or Degree in Security Risk Management or an equivalent qualification.
• Minimum of 8+ years of experience in the security field, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or management role.

Canonical Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

We have opened several senior/staff Security Operations Engineer (SOC) positions, creating a new team reporting to the CISO. We are looking for a range of experience in these positions - at the high end we are looking for deep experience defending highly contested critical assets and high-value cyber targets against advanced persistent threats and state-level actors. We have more junior roles for exceptional individuals with a proven personal interest an engagement in cyber attack and defence, and outstanding academic and career performance even if experience is limited.

Our goal is to build an entirely new level of assurance and observable rigour into the open source supply chain. We have our own estate to monitor, but more broadly our goal is to raise the robustness of the entire global Ubuntu estate through the work of this team.

The Security Operations (SecOps) team is responsible for design, implementation and evolution of Canonical security practices, techniques, tools, systems and policies. The team is the primary owner of strategy and practices that determine how Canonical secures its data, internal infrastructure and build processes. They are responsible for assuring the security and integrity of our own infrastructure and product deployments. They design and implement technical security controls that ensure security threats are automatically identified, contained and remediated. The team will also contribute ideas and requirements for Canonical product security, improving the resilience and robustness of all Ubuntu customers and users subject to cyber attack.

The SecOps team's mission is not only to secure Canonical, but also to contribute to the security of the wider open source ecosystem. They might share knowledge through public presentations and industry events, and share threat intelligence with the wider community or represent Canonical in sector-specific governance bodies.

What you will do in this role:

• Implement and evolve Canonical's Security Operation Center
• Analyse and improve Canonical's security architecture
• Evaluate, select and implement new security tools and practices
• Identify, contain and guide the remediation of security threats and cyber attacks
• Grow the presence and thought leadership of Canonical SecOps practice
• Contribute to open source threat intelligence initiatives
• Drive threat modelling, table top exercises and other SecOps practices across Engineering, IS and Canonical
• Develop Canonical SecOps learning and development materials
• Publish blog posts, whitepapers and conference presentations
• Identify, implement and track SecOps KPIs
• Plan and deliver SecOps work in the framework of Canonical's agile engineering practice
• Work with Security leadership to present information and influence change
  
  

• An exceptional academic track record
• Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling narrative about your alternative path
• Previous professional experience working or leading a Security Operation Center
• Deep personal motivation to be at the forefront of technology security
• Expertise in threat modelling and risk management frameworks
• Knowledge of security architecture and market-leading security tools
• Experience contributing to, and consuming, threat intelligence feeds
• Experience in security risk management frameworks such as NIST CSF and ISO27001
  
  

• Experience in a security operations team or a security operations centre (SOC)
• Experience in offensive or defensive security teams with hands-on ability
• Experience with state-actor and other advanced persistent threats
  
  

• Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
• Annual compensation review
• Recognition rewards
• Annual holiday leave
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
• Priority Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company events
  
  

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Information Technology
• Industries Software Development

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Canonical Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

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Canonical Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

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This global leadership role in cyber security is to manage the Security Operations (SecOps) team responsible for design, implementation and evolution of Canonical security practices, techniques, tools, systems and policies. The team is the primary owner of strategy and practices that determine how Canonical secures its data, internal infrastructure and build processes. They are responsible for assuring the security and integrity of our own infrastructure and product deployments. They design and implement technical security controls that ensure security threats are automatically identified, contained and remediated. The team will also contribute ideas and requirements for Canonical product security, improving the resilience and robustness of all Ubuntu customers and users subject to cyber attack.

As a leader on cyber security in the company, the SecOps team manager will collaborate with our Organisational Learning and Development team to develop playbooks and facilitate SecOps training across Canonical. They will operate in a wider security organisation, run a high performing security team and improve Canonical's security posture. They will lead initiatives to integrate the team's insights into Canonical's broader software development process.

While this is a management position, we expect managers to be expert practitioners, able to lead by example, contribute at the highest level, and assess work based on their own professional experience and skill. Candidates should have deep, hands-on expertise with a range of open source and proprietary security tooling and practices, which they can integrate into a holistic next generation security solution across the breadth of Canonical's interests.

The SecOps team's mission is not only to secure Canonical, but also to contribute to the security of the wider open source ecosystem. They might share knowledge through public presentations and industry events, and share threat intelligence with the wider community or represent Canonical in sector-specific governance bodies.

This role reports to the CISO.

What you will do in this role:

• Hire and mentor a team of outstanding technical security professionals
• Define Canonical's SecOps security standards and playbooks
• Own and drive the architecture and design of the SOC
• Analyse and improve Canonical's security architecture
• Evaluate, select and implement new security tools and practices
• Identify, contain and guide the remediation of security threats and cyber attacks
• Grow the presence and thought leadership of Canonical SecOps practice
• Contribute to open source threat intelligence initiatives
• Drive threat modelling, table top exercises and other SecOps practices across Engineering, IS and Canonical
• Develop Canonical SecOps learning and development materials
• Publish blog posts, whitepapers and conference presentations
• Identify, implement and track SecOps KPIs
• Plan and deliver SecOps work in the framework of Canonical's agile engineering practice
• Work with Security leadership to present information and influence change
  
  

• Proven track record of mitigating with advanced threat actors and nation state threats
• Expert technical understanding of SOCs from the ground up
• In depth knowledge of SOC architecture and design including strategies for logging, firewalls, network segmentation, honeypots etc
• Someone who understands how the SOC works not just how to use it
• Expert in Linux security
• Ability to define, implement, automate and measure effective incident response playbooks
• Knowledge of security architecture and market-leading security tools
• Experience contributing to, and consuming, threat intelligence feeds
• Experience in security risk management frameworks such as NIST CSF
• An exceptional academic track record from both high school and university
• Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling narrative about your alternative path
• Drive and a track record of going above-and-beyond expectations
• Deep personal motivation to be at the forefront of technology security
• Leadership and management ability
• Excellent business English writing and presentation skills
• Confidence to report security performance metrics with accountability for accuracy and completeness
  
  

• Experience in offensive or defensive security teams with hands-on ability
• Experience with open source security tools
• Experience with security standards such as ISO 27001
• Experience with security posture management of corporate endpoitns

• Seniority level Director

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Other, Information Technology, and Management
• Industries Software Development

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Security Operations Center Analyst

Job Overview:

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst to join our dynamic cybersecurity team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in information security, incident response, and threat detection. As a SOC Analyst, you will play a crucial role in monitoring, analyzing, and responding to security incidents to safeguard our organization’s assets and information.

Responsibilities:

Incident Monitoring and Response:

• Monitor security alerts and events from various sources, including security information and event management (SIEM) systems.
• Investigate and respond to security incidents promptly and effectively.
• Conduct thorough analysis of security events and incidents to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities.

Threat Detection:

• Utilize advanced threat intelligence to proactively identify and mitigate potential security risks.
• Stay informed about the latest security threats, vulnerabilities, and industry best practices.
• Develop and implement detection rules and signatures to enhance threat detection capabilities.

Security Operations:

• Collaborate with other IT and security teams to ensure the timely resolution of security incidents.
• Work closely with incident response teams to contain and eradicate security threats.
• Document and maintain incident response procedures and guidelines.

Log Analysis and Reporting:

• Analyze security logs to identify patterns, trends, and anomalies.
• Generate regular reports on security incidents, trends, and analysis for management review.

Vulnerability Management:

• Assist in vulnerability assessments and penetration testing activities.
• Provide recommendations for remediation of identified vulnerabilities.

Continuous Improvement:

• Participate in regular security awareness training and continuous professional development.
• Contribute to the enhancement of SOC processes, procedures, and technologies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a SOC Analyst or in a similar cybersecurity role.
• In-depth knowledge of cybersecurity principles, technologies, and best practices.
• Hands-on experience with SIEM tools, intrusion detection systems, and other security technologies.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CompTIA Security+, or GIAC are highly desirable.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Collaborative and innovative work environment.

If you are a passionate and experienced SOC Analyst ready to contribute to the security posture of our organization, we encourage you to apply. Join us in defending against cyber threats and ensuring the resilience of our information assets.

Description

Hello Future SOC Analyst II

Welcome to FNB, the home of the #changeables. We design for the shapeshifters and deliver products and services that make us incredibly proud of people that make it happen.

As part of our talent team, you will be surrounded by unique talents, diverse minds, and an adaptable environment that lives up to the promise of staying curious. Now’s the time to imagine your potential in a team where experts come together and ignite effective change.

Overview of the role and requirements :

• To protect the organization by pro-actively monitoring for Cyber Security Events.This includes the Identification, Analysis, Triage and Response
• Administer and Configure Policies on FNB’s Security Products.
• Guidance of L1 SOC Analyst’s

What you will need :

You will be responsible for :

Incident Monitoring and Response

Remediation Recommendations

Case Management

Reporting

Manage and Administer Technical Controls

Perform Threat Hunts

Oversight of Level 1 SOC Analysts

Participate in Cyber Security War Rooms (P1 and P2 Incidents)

Responsible for logging changes to update the security products to pro-actively block potentially malicious actions (e.g. URL’s, phishing emails, etc)

Playbooks

We can be a match if you have :

You will have access to :

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Job Details

Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.

28 / 08 / 25

All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.

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Key performance areas include :

• Develop and implement loss prevention strategies and procedures to mitigate risks and prevent theft, fraud, and shrinkage.
• Conduct regular inspections of the store premises, including stockrooms, sales floor, and cash handling areas, to identify potential security vulnerabilities and take appropriate measures to address them.
• Monitor and analyze CCTV footage to identify any suspicious activities or unusual behavior, and take immediate action to prevent any losses or potential threats.
• Train and educate store employees on loss prevention best practices, such as identifying shoplifting behaviors, handling cash transactions, and responding to emergencies.
• Conduct internal investigations into incidents of theft, fraud, or policy violations, collect evidence, and prepare detailed reports for management and law enforcement when necessary.
• Identify risk throughout the retail stores.
• Review physical security of premises, stock, and fixed assets.
• Stay updated on the latest trends and techniques used by shoplifters and fraudsters, and proactively implement measures to counteract these tactics.
• Implement inventory control measures, including regular stock counts and audits, to identify discrepancies and address any issues that may lead to losses.
• Maintain accurate records of all incidents, investigations, and actions taken, ensuring proper documentation and adherence to company policies and legal requirements.
• Work closely with store management, and other stakeholders to develop and implement loss prevention strategies that align with business objectives .

Requirements

The successful candidate must have the following qualifications, skills and experience :

• Relevant tertiary education.
• 3 – 4 years proven experience in retail loss prevention or a related field.
• Strong observation skills with the ability to identify suspicious behavior and potential security threats.
• Familiarity with inventory control systems and procedures.