Security Manager

Security Manager


Company
Accor
Location
Cape Town
Posted
28 days ago
Via
Accor Careers - Accor Group

Job Description
Company Description

"Why work for Accor?"

We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.

By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit https://careers.accor.com/

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Job Description

Scope of Position

To look after the safety and well-being of all guests and colleagues making sure they cause no harm to themselves and others due to unsafe conditions or unsafe acts. To train all colleagues and officers on all aspects of security and safety with full responsibility of Emergency Response Plans.

Responsibilities

To look after the safety and well-being of all guests and colleagues making sure they cause no harm to themselves and others due to unsafe conditions or unsafe acts. To train all colleagues and officers on all aspects of security and safety with full responsibility of Emergency Response Plans.
• Implement, develop and continue all training on Fire/ Evacuation Response Plan including practical firefighting
• Implement, develop and continue all training on outside threat response plans
• Provide and educate all security officers on training programs already set in place by the Director of Security
• Know thoroughly all response plans, crisis management plans and immediate actions
• Maintain all Standard Operating and Local Standard Operating Procedures as related to the Security department
• Train, further educate and orient all Security Officers under your direct responsibility
• Impart ACCOR policies and procedures on all Security Officers
• Impart the “Code of Ethics” on all security officers
• Participate in training sessions as provided by the hotel’s Human Resources Department
• Participate in all Health and Safety meetings and be a permanent member of the health and safety team
• Contribute to improvement and development of the Security Department with written recommendations submitted to the Director of Security
• Attend to all areas of the colleague survey making sure the standards of the Security Department are upheld
• Liaise with Government authorities and be familiar with all regulations
• Control all security shifts professionally and responsibly
• Be subject to a 3 months review after signing this document, of all of the above to ensure expectations are at an exceeding or mastering level

Health and Safety
• Ensure a strong health and safety culture, directing and overseeing workplace safety programs to regulation compliance, employee awareness and an accident free workplace guided by South African Labour Law.
• A member of the Hotel’s Sustainability Program/Planet 21.

Qualifications

Qualifications:
• 2 years minimum in Security Management
• 5 years minimum in Facility/Workplace security
• Diploma/ Certification in Security programs or Law Enforcement etc.
• Fire safety certification
• First aid certification
• Able to adapt to a multi-national environment
• Occupational Health and Safety certification highly regarded

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q What is the 2026 national minimum wage for welders in South Africa?
The Department of Employment and Labour sets the national minimum wage at R28.79 per hour from 1 March 2026 for all sectors including welding. Welders working more than 45 hours per week must receive 1.5 times this rate for overtime. Employers must display the wage schedule at every workplace.
Q Which trade certificate is required to legally work as a welder in South Africa in 2026?
Welders must hold a QCTO-registered occupational certificate in welding at NQF Level 4 obtained after completing a minimum 3-year apprenticeship and passing the trade test at an accredited centre. The certificate number must be verifiable on the QCTO database before any employer can hire the welder.
Q How many hours per week and days of annual leave apply to welder contracts in 2026?
Welders are limited to 45 ordinary hours per week and 8 hours per day under the Basic Conditions of Employment Act. They are entitled to 21 consecutive days of paid annual leave after every 12 months of employment, calculated from the date of engagement.
Q What documents must South African welders submit when applying for formal employment in 2026?
Applicants must provide a valid South African ID, QCTO trade certificate, valid bank account details, and proof of UIF registration number. Employers are required to verify the trade certificate directly with the QCTO before issuing an employment contract.
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