| Country: | South Africa |
| Work Location: | Johannesburg Metropolitan Muni |
| Work Location: | Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa |
| Openings: | 1 |
| Department: | |
| Work Mode: | On Site |
| Shift: | Rotating |
| Job Type: | (Unknown) |
| Experience Range: | 3 - 10 Yrs. |
| Preferred Industry: | Security |
| Qualification Required: | 12th |
| Salary: | ZAR Grade C-A |
| Key Skills: | |
| Functional Area: | Security Services |
We are seeking a disciplined and highly skilled Senior Guard Armed (Grade A) to join our security team. In this pivotal role, you will provide expert oversight of security operations, lead specialized teams, and ensure the safety of personnel and property through vigilant access control and mobile patrols. You will also serve as a mentor to junior staff, ensuring that our high standards of security are maintained across all shifts.
Operational Oversight: Manage and monitor access control points and lead special function teams, including mobile patrol units, to ensure comprehensive site security.
Team Leadership & Training: Conduct hands-on, on-the-job training for subordinate guards to improve team performance and adherence to protocols.
Specialized Security Duties: Execute tasks requiring advanced technical skills or increased levels of responsibility beyond standard supervision.
Regulatory Compliance: Maintain and verify firearms certifications in strict accordance with local labor laws and contractual mandates.
Emergency Response: Act as a primary responder for security incidents, utilizing specialized training to de-escalate or neutralize threats.
Education & Experience
Successful completion of a Grade 12 / Matric;
Language Skills
Local Language: Full command and fluency in the local language.
English proficient
Certifications & Licensing
Driver’s License: Must hold a valid, current host-country driver’s license.
Firearms Certification: Must be able to complete and maintain formal firearms training and certification as required by local law and the specific contract.
Strong Leadership: Proven ability to supervise teams and provide clear direction in high-pressure environments.
Technical Proficiency: Skilled in the use of security hardware and mobile patrol equipment.
High Integrity: Ability to handle increased responsibilities and sensitive security protocols with professionalism.
Positions available in Durban & Johannesburg
G4S is part of Allied Universal®, a leading security and facility services company that provides proactive security services and cutting-edge smart technology to deliver tailored, integrated security solutions that allow clients to focus on their core business. Through a global workforce of approximately 800,000 people, we leverage best practices in communities all over the world. With revenues at approximately $20 billion, we are supported by efficient processes and systems that can only come with scale to help deliver our promise locally: keeping people safe so our communities can thrive.
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