Static Guard

A Static Guard position is being filled in Knysna. Suitable candidates from across Western Cape are invited to submit their applications for review.

What This Role Involves

The Static Guard position is part of an ongoing recruitment drive across Western Cape. The brief has been shaped carefully, with a focus on delivery in Knysna and across the legal and security jobs space.

Beyond that, the organisation keeps reporting lines clean and expectations realistic. Performance is measured against a small, agreed set of metrics, and there are no surprise yardsticks for the Static Guard taking on this position.

Reasonable working hours and respectful planning are part of how the role runs. The team values strong delivery, and load is balanced fairly across the legal and security jobs group in Knysna.

Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Static Guard to step into the legal and security jobs workflow quickly. Institutional knowledge is well-organised, so people are not reinventing the wheel from one week to the next.

What We Offer

You will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Knysna colleagues take pride in supporting one another and in doing the legal and security jobs side of the business properly, day in and day out.

Benefits are clear and consistent. Beyond the package on offer, the role includes the supports you would expect from an established South African employer in Western Cape.

Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Knysna teams.

On top of that, the company reinvests in its people: paid training, internal moves and the chance to take on bigger projects are all part of how careers in Knysna keep progressing.

About Knysna

Knysna continues to grow as an employment hub in Western Cape, with near the Cape Town International Airport hub. 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.

If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Knysna, Western Cape.

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 Knysna.

Many candidates already living within reach of Knysna cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Western Cape economy.

Your Workplace

Importantly, 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.

Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Knysna site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

Equally, 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.

Equally, a respectful, professional environment is the standard in Western Cape. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.

Meet the Team

Practically speaking, you will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the legal and security jobs side of the business inside out. The Knysna 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.

Practically speaking, the team mix in Knysna reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Coordinate with SAPS and emergency services during incidents
• Liaise with the Sheriff, Master’s Office and external counsel
• Support investigations into theft, fraud and policy breaches
• Conduct searches and inspections in line with site procedures
• Maintain PSIRA registration and uphold the security industry code of conduct
• Conduct legal research and prepare opinions for the legal team
• Draft, review and amend commercial contracts and service agreements
• Operate access control points and verify visitor credentials

Essential Criteria

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Relevant qualification: LLB, paralegal diploma or PSIRA grading as required
• Sound ethical judgement and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to remain calm and professional in high-pressure incidents
• Active PSIRA registration at the appropriate grade for security roles
• Valid driver’s licence and own reliable transport (often required)

Practically speaking, if most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.