Site Security Supervisor

Job Title: Site Security Supervisor

Location: Midrand, South Africa

The Site Security Supervisor is responsible for protecting people, assets, and facilities across multiple dsm‑firmenich locations within the Midrand area. This role ensures seamless coordination of all security operations—from third‑party guarding and advanced security systems to risk assessments, emergency readiness, and incident management. Acting as the on‑the‑ground security ambassador, the Supervisor drives compliance, strengthens our security culture, and ensures that every site within the region remains safe, resilient, and operationally secure.

Your key responsibilities

Manage daily site security operations including access control, CCTV, perimeter protection, alarm systems, and third‑party guarding.
Conduct regular security risk assessments, identify vulnerabilities, and implement improvements to maintain compliance.
Oversee and challenge third‑party security provider performance, ensuring quality service delivery and adherence to standards.
Support business continuity, emergency planning, and coordinate site emergency response activities.
Ensure accurate reporting, classification, and investigation of security incidents, escalating serious cases when required.
Promote security awareness, deliver site training activities, and embed best practices in daily operations.
Maintain strong communication with Group Security, regional leadership, and site teams regarding threats, risks, and security updates.
Travel across multiple dsm‑firmenich sites in the Midrand area (within approximately ±25 km), ensuring consistent security oversight and operational support across all assigned locations.

We offer

Collaborative team environment.
Opportunities for continuous improvement and process optimization.
Training and development programs.
A role in a dynamic and results-driven organization.
Exposure to international operations and travel opportunities.
An inclusive and multicultural team with respect for everyone.

You bring

Demonstrate 2 years’ security experience, preferably in a supervisory or site management role in a manufacturing or operational environment.
Relevant security qualifications are preferred but not essential.
Good communication skills, ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with key business stakeholders, suppliers, service providers and customers.
Be computer literate and be able to demonstrate report writing skills.
Good knowledge of physical security systems, to include CCTV surveillance, perimeter detection and intruder alarms, with demonstrated experience of managing systems, services and people.
Experience of 3rd party security and supplier management.
Maintains effective relations with local law enforcement and associated agency contacts.
Possession of a valid PSiRA certificate, as required for individuals working in the South African private security industry to ensure legal compliance and verified competency.

About dsm-firmenich

At dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them.

Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life.

From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it’s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.

And while you’re making a difference, we’ll make sure you’re growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They’re essential to our future.

Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.

Inclusion, belonging and equal opportunity statement

At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work – and that’s exactly the kind of culture we’re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we’re committed to reflecting the world we serve.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you.

And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’re here to help – just let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work.

Agency statement

We’re managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you’re applying as an individual, we’d love to hear from you. We’re not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.