Security Control Room Manager
Company
Emporium Human Capital
Location
Johannesburg
Posted
5 days ago
Via
via Executive Placements ☑️
Job Description
Security Control Room Manager – POS26238
Location: Houghton
Salary: R45 000.00 pm
We are seeking a highly disciplined and tech-savvy Security Control Room Manager to lead our Command Centre operations. You will be responsible for the seamless integration of personnel and technology, ensuring that our surveillance, alarm response, and emergency protocols are executed with precision.
The successful candidate will be a "process-driven" leader who thrives in high-pressure environments and possesses the technical acumen to manage complex security systems.
Requirements
• Minimum 5–8 years of experience in a high-volume Control Room, with at least 3 years in a Managerial or Supervisory capacity.
• PSIRA Grade A Registration (Essential).
• Specialized certification in CCTV Surveillance and Control Room Management.
• Proficiency in VMS platforms (e.g., Milestone, HikCentral, or Gallagher) and advanced MS Office skills.
• Exceptional situational awareness and "eagle-eye" attention to detail.
• Strong leadership skills with a focus on coaching and performance management.
• Ability to remain calm and decisive during crisis situations.
• Valid Driver’s License and reliable transport. Must be willing to work flexible hours/on-call when required.
Key Responsibilities
• Oversee the 24/7 operations of the Control Room, ensuring all shifts are manned by trained, alert, and professional operators.
• Maintain and optimize CCTV networks, Grade A alarm monitoring software, and integrated access control systems.
• Lead the response during critical incidents, coordinating between field units, clients, and emergency services.
• Conduct regular audits of footage and incident logs to ensure compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Manage relationships with technical contractors to ensure zero downtime of security infrastructure.
• Compile comprehensive daily, weekly, and monthly situational reports for senior management.
Send CV to with Security Control Room Manager – POS26238 in the subject line
Please note: If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Location: Houghton
Salary: R45 000.00 pm
We are seeking a highly disciplined and tech-savvy Security Control Room Manager to lead our Command Centre operations. You will be responsible for the seamless integration of personnel and technology, ensuring that our surveillance, alarm response, and emergency protocols are executed with precision.
The successful candidate will be a "process-driven" leader who thrives in high-pressure environments and possesses the technical acumen to manage complex security systems.
Requirements
• Minimum 5–8 years of experience in a high-volume Control Room, with at least 3 years in a Managerial or Supervisory capacity.
• PSIRA Grade A Registration (Essential).
• Specialized certification in CCTV Surveillance and Control Room Management.
• Proficiency in VMS platforms (e.g., Milestone, HikCentral, or Gallagher) and advanced MS Office skills.
• Exceptional situational awareness and "eagle-eye" attention to detail.
• Strong leadership skills with a focus on coaching and performance management.
• Ability to remain calm and decisive during crisis situations.
• Valid Driver’s License and reliable transport. Must be willing to work flexible hours/on-call when required.
Key Responsibilities
• Oversee the 24/7 operations of the Control Room, ensuring all shifts are manned by trained, alert, and professional operators.
• Maintain and optimize CCTV networks, Grade A alarm monitoring software, and integrated access control systems.
• Lead the response during critical incidents, coordinating between field units, clients, and emergency services.
• Conduct regular audits of footage and incident logs to ensure compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Manage relationships with technical contractors to ensure zero downtime of security infrastructure.
• Compile comprehensive daily, weekly, and monthly situational reports for senior management.
Send CV to with Security Control Room Manager – POS26238 in the subject line
Please note: If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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