Focus Group is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Expatriate Man-Guarding Team Leader to manage and supervise manned guarding operations in Tanzania. This is a rotation-based opportunity for an experienced security leader with verifiable military or police service and strong expertise in guard-force supervision, physical security, incident response, access control and operational reporting. 

The successful candidate will maintain professional guarding standards, supervise deployed security personnel and ensure that site security procedures are implemented effectively. The role requires a disciplined, practical leader capable of managing personnel fairly, maintaining accountability and delivering high standards in demanding operational environments.

Position: Expatriate Man-Guarding Team Leader
Organisation: Focus Group
Location: Tanzania
Contract: Rotation-based contract
Closing Date: 30 September 2026 [

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Key Responsibilities

• Manage, supervise and motivate deployed security guards and supervisors.
• Plan guard deployments, shifts, rotations and relief arrangements.
• Conduct daily parades, personnel inspections and operational briefings.
• Ensure compliance with post orders, site instructions and company procedures.
• Monitor guard discipline, attendance, appearance and performance.
• Conduct site inspections and assess operational security requirements.
• Coordinate incident response and ensure accurate, timely reporting.
• Investigate security incidents, security breaches and guard misconduct.
• Maintain occurrence books, deployment registers, inspection records and incident reports.
• Identify personnel training requirements and conduct practical, site-specific training.
• Liaise professionally with clients, local management and relevant authorities.
• Promote discipline, accountability, safety and customer service across guarding operations.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have:

• At least five years of verifiable service in a recognised military or police organisation.
• Proven experience managing manned guarding personnel and security operations.
• Demonstrated leadership, supervisory and disciplinary capabilities.
• Sound knowledge of physical security, access control, patrol management, incident response and security reporting.
• Ability to develop and enforce post orders, deployment plans and standard operating procedures.
• Strong written and spoken English.
• Computer literacy, including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and email.
• A valid passport.
• Ability to meet Tanzanian immigration and work-permit requirements.
• A valid driving licence.
• Medical fitness and willingness to work in a demanding operational environment.
• A clear criminal record.
• Contactable professional references. 

Preferred Qualifications and Attributes

The following will be advantageous:

• Previous expatriate or African operational experience.
• Experience in mining, industrial, construction, logistics or other high-risk environments.
• Formal security management or supervisory qualifications.
• First-aid, fire-safety or emergency-response training.
• Experience working with multicultural teams and local guard forces.

Skills and Competencies

• Manned guarding operations management.
• Guard deployment and shift planning.
• Physical security and access control.
• Patrol planning and supervision.
• Incident response and investigation.
• Security reporting and record management.
• Personnel leadership and discipline.
• Site inspection and risk assessment.
• Security training and operational briefings.
• Client and authority liaison.
• Cultural awareness and sound judgement.
• Integrity, accountability and customer service.

Rotation and Remuneration

The position operates on the following rotation:

• Eight weeks working in Tanzania.
• Four weeks of home leave in South Africa.
• The successful candidate will receive a full salary during the four-week leave period.
• A competitive expatriate remuneration package will be offered based on the applicant’s qualifications, experience and suitability for the position. 

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will be a disciplined and hands-on security leader who can manage personnel firmly and fairly. The position requires sound judgement, cultural awareness, integrity and the ability to maintain high operational standards in challenging environments. 

Why Join Focus Group?

• Lead manned guarding operations in Tanzania.
• Gain international and African operational experience.
• Work under a structured eight-week work and four-week home-leave rotation.
• Receive a full salary during the four-week home-leave period.
• Access a competitive expatriate remuneration package.
• Apply military or police leadership experience within professional private security operations.
• Develop experience managing multicultural teams and local guard forces. 

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Full Application Details

Required Application Documents

Interested candidates must submit all of the following:

• A detailed curriculum vitae.
• A cover letter.
• Copies of relevant qualifications and training certificates.
• Evidence of previous military or police service.
• A copy of a valid passport.
• A copy of a valid driving licence.
• Contact details for at least three professional references.
• Current location.
• Nationality.
• Availability.
• Expected remuneration. 

Application Email

Send the complete application to:

📧 info@focusgroup.ltd 

Required Email Subject

Application Expatriate Man-Guarding Team Leader

Application Deadline

30 September 2026

Recruitment and Vetting Conditions

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Appointments will be subject to professional reference checks.
• Candidates will undergo criminal-record screening.
• Previous military or police service history will be verified.
• Appointment is subject to successful completion of applicable immigration and work-permit requirements.
• Applications will be handled confidentially.
• Personal information will be processed only for recruitment and vetting purposes.