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A vacancy has been confirmed for a Armed Response Officer based in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. The successful candidate will join an established team within the legal and security jobs function.
About This Position
This Armed Response Officer role sits within the legal and security jobs function in Durban. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across KwaZulu-Natal.
The role suits a candidate who values consistency and clear communication. The Durban operation runs on accurate work, steady relationships and a genuine respect for the people in the team.
Stakeholders for this position include line managers, peers across the legal and security jobs team and trusted external partners. Building those relationships early makes the next twelve months in Durban much easier.
Tools, systems and information are there to support the role rather than slow it down. The company continues to invest in the technology that backs its Durban teams, and the new Armed Response Officer will feel that from the first week.
Working in Durban
Durban continues to grow as an employment hub in KwaZulu-Natal, with on the Umhlanga Ridge business corridor. This role gives you a foothold in one of its busier business communities, with access to the local services, suppliers and partners that keep the work moving.
Many candidates already living within reach of Durban cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local KwaZulu-Natal economy.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal.
Accessibility is taken seriously: where the role allows, the team works toward a balance of in-office presence and flexibility for candidates based in and around Durban.
Your Future Here
Equally, this role can grow with you. Strong performers in the legal and security jobs team in Durban have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Durban team member.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Durban have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across KwaZulu-Natal.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
Diversity and Inclusion
Diverse teams build stronger workplaces. Applications are welcome from candidates of every background, language and community across KwaZulu-Natal, and recruitment is fair, transparent and aligned with the EE Act.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Durban.
B-BBEE compliance is more than a scorecard here. It informs how the business invests in skills development, supplier diversity and community engagement across the country.
Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across KwaZulu-Natal.
Meet the Team
You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the legal and security jobs side of the business inside out. The Durban group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
Collaboration is the default working mode. Whether picking up a quick query or working through a complex project, you will find colleagues willing to lean in and help.
Crucially, the team mix in Durban reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.
Your Workplace
Beyond that, the environment is process-driven and regulation-aware. Whether you are at a desk or on site, attention to detail, calm conduct and accurate reporting are non-negotiable.
Notably, a respectful, professional environment is the standard in KwaZulu-Natal. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.
Crucially, the working environment is set up to give the team the focus needed for deeper work, while keeping collaboration and quick problem-solving close at hand.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Durban site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Your Role
- Liaise with the Sheriff, Master’s Office and external counsel
- Maintain PSIRA registration and uphold the security industry code of conduct
- Draft, review and amend commercial contracts and service agreements
- Coordinate with SAPS and emergency services during incidents
- Run compliance training for staff on POPIA, FICA and ethics
- Operate access control points and verify visitor credentials
- Maintain FICA and KYC records in line with regulatory requirements
- Monitor CCTV systems and respond to alarms and incidents
What You’ll Need
- Sound understanding of POPIA and applicable legal frameworks
- Valid driver’s licence and own reliable transport (often required)
- Excellent attention to detail when reviewing documents and evidence
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Sound ethical judgement and ability to maintain confidentiality
Notably, if most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.