Site Security Coordinator

Site Security Coordinator

Port Elizabeth, South Africa

Company
PepsiCo
Location
Gqeberha
Posted
5 days ago
Via
Jobs - South Africa | Trabajo.org

Job Description
Overview:
• *About PepsiCo**

PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated more than $79 billion in net revenue in 2021, driven by a complementary beverage and convenient foods portfolio that includes Lay’s, Doritos, Cheetos, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Quaker, and SodaStream. PepsiCo's product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including many iconic brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales.

Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with PepsiCo Positive (pep+). pep+ is our strategic end-to-end transformation that puts sustainability and human capital at the center of how we will create value and growth by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change for planet and people.
• *Responsibilities**:
• *What we're looking for**: We looking for a Site Security Coordinator: Britos Bakery to join our team. The main purpose of the role is to:

- As directed by the Business Unit leadership and in collaboration with the PepsiCo Office of Global Security, ensure that the businesses in South Africa benefit from effective and sustainable security programs that mitigate risk to our people, assets and objectives while protecting PepsiCo Brands.
- Execute operational implementation of strategic planning as directed by Security Director - Global Security (SA)
- Deputise for the Area Security Manager as and when the situation is required.
- Physically located in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa, the role would serve as a Business Unit asset in responding to all emerging security risks and incidents throughout area of responsibility.
- Role will be responsible for the protection of our people and Assets.
• *Accountabilities**:
The principal accountability of the Site Security Coordinator: Britos Bakery is driving the implementation and execution of security, crisis management, business continuity management strategies, plans and protocols, physical security domains and best practices across his/her areas businesses. The highlights of these accountabilities include, but are not limited to:

- In line with the Country broader strategy, implement in his area of responsibility a wide security plan to identify, assess and mitigate risks to PepsiCo’s associates, facilities, proprietary information, and brand/reputation.
- Oversee and facilitate the ongoing strengthening of a sustainable Crisis Management and Business Continuity Planning and capability in his/her area of responsibility.
- Through training and audit validate ensure that in his/her area of responsibility, the different premises Crisis Management and Business Continuity Plans are current and functional.
- Ensure that all locations in his/her area of responsibility are compliant with the country wide physical security plan (technological, Procedural, Manned guarding, Architectural)
- Maintain strong working relationships with, and provide consultation to, local management teams.
- Plan and oversee periodic security self-assessments and bi-annual security risk assessments at the area’s sites in order to identify critical vulnerabilities and to assist in closing these risks through cost-effective, best practice security enhancements.
- In close consultation with the Area Senior Security Manager, analyze security risks inherent in undertaking new business ventures and offer expertise-based risk mitigation measures.
- Within the area of responsibility, develop and maintain working relationships with national and local security, emergency response, law enforcement, and regulatory authorities as well as with security managers of other large multinational companies.
- Ensure compliance with PepsiCo EMEA Security Risk Management System and supporting standards and procedures.
- Develop and deliver security awareness for PepsiCo associates and training programs to security associates.
- Advise and assist before, during and after security incidents, including on-the-spot risk assessments and security advice to business travelers.
- Assist the Area Security Manager in implementing security plans to strengthen the protection of our supply chain (Make/Move/Sell).
- Conduct and coordinate investigations to include counterfeit, extortion, contamination of our products, loss reduction, kidnapping, robberies, Speak Up, fraud, corruption, and security threats against the country’s interests and associates.
- During strike operations or labor disputes provide training to security guards and employees in strike protocols.
- Oversee security guard companies to leverage economies of scale and lower costs. Implement and manage a effective KPI management system in accordance with Sector Security, and evaluate the service provided by the 3P Security providers on a monthly basis.
- Oversee 3P Security Service Provider compan
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Quick answers about Security Guard Jobs in South Africa

Q What is the minimum wage for security guards in South Africa in 2026?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, the National Minimum Wage for security guards is R31.69 per hour effective 1 March 2026. This amounts to R6,183 per month for a standard 45-hour week. Overtime is paid at 1.5 times the normal rate for the first 10 hours per week.
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PSIRA requires applicants to be at least 18 years old, have no criminal record, and complete Grade E training for entry-level positions with no prior experience. South African citizenship or permanent residency is mandatory, along with a competency certificate. Higher grades like D require 1 year of experience.
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PSIRA registration is mandatory under the Private Security Industry Regulation Act 56 of 2001 for all security guards. Unregistered workers face fines up to R1 million or 24 months imprisonment, and employers up to R10 million or 24 months. Verify company and individual status on the PSIRA portal.
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