Site Manager

Location: Gqeberha / Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape

Fidelity Security Group is seeking to appoint a competent and experienced Site Manager to manage a large university security operation in Gqeberha. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing a high risk academic environment requiring strong leadership, conflict management and operational control skills.

The role requires an individual who understands the dynamics of a university environment, including student engagement, protest action and crowd management.

• PSIRA Grade A registered

• Valid driver's license and own reliable vehicle

• Minimum 5 years security management experience

• Proven experience managing 300 staff members

• Experience in tertiary institution / campus / college security environment

• Knowledge of student protest and crowd management environments

• CCTV and surveillance systems experience

• Computer literate (MS Office & reporting systems)

• Experience conducting disciplinary hearings

• Fluent in English and isiXhosa (additional languages advantageous)

• Ability to liaise professionally with client representatives

• Supervision of all site staff, including Site Seniors and Supervisors

• Ensure full site coverage at all times

• Manage posting sheets and deployment planning

• Conduct regular day and night site inspections

• Manage incidents, accidents and investigations

• Ensure compliance with client operational requirements

• Provide ongoing reports to client regarding faults, risks and corrective actions

• Attend operational and management meetings

• Maintain professional stakeholder relationships

• Manage absenteeism, leave and replacements

• Conduct disciplinary processes and hearings

• Manage absconding staff and staffing contingencies

• Handle payroll inputs and pay queries

• Manage security during student gatherings and protests

• Crowd control coordination

• Incident escalation and response planning

• Professional and well groomed

• Calm under pressure

• Diplomatic and tactful

• Strong leadership presence

• Energetic with a strong sense of urgency

• Honest and reliable

• Detail orientated and organized

• Strong people management ability

• Excellent communication skills

• Decision making under pressure

• Conflict management

• Planning and organizational skills

• Numerical and administrative accuracy

Interested candidates whose qualifications best match the requirements are invited to submit their CV before close of business - 20 February 2026 to:

We reserve the right not to make an appointment to any advertised position. Preference will be given to existing employees, and appointments are made purely on merit. Historically Disadvantaged Candidates and Persons with Disabilities are encouraged and supported within the FSG team.

Fidelity Security Group (Pty) Ltd subscribes to fair business practice and is committed to the continuous development of our human capital as the key resource to our success.

If you have not been contacted within 10 working days after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.