Work-Force
This is a current vacancy. Role: Security Officer. Location: Ermelo, Mpumalanga. The team is hiring and seeks a candidate who can step in and deliver from week one.
About the Opportunity
In addition, this Security Officer role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for Ermelo. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the legal and security jobs pipeline across Mpumalanga.
Expect a structured first ninety days, with onboarding milestones, regular check-ins, and an early focus on getting comfortable with the systems and processes that underpin the Ermelo team.
The role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Ermelo also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
Equal Opportunity
Diverse teams build stronger workplaces. Applications are welcome from candidates of every background, language and community across Mpumalanga, and recruitment is fair, transparent and aligned with the EE Act.
Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Mpumalanga.
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.
Based in Ermelo
Ermelo continues to grow as an employment hub in Mpumalanga, with near the Kruger Lowveld tourism belt. 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.
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 Ermelo.
Many candidates already living within reach of Ermelo cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Mpumalanga economy.
Core Functions
- Support investigations into theft, fraud and policy breaches
- Coordinate with SAPS and emergency services during incidents
- Draft, review and amend commercial contracts and service agreements
- Patrol assigned premises and conduct visible security deterrence
- Compile accurate occurrence books and incident reports
- Maintain FICA and KYC records in line with regulatory requirements
- Conduct legal research and prepare opinions for the legal team
- Liaise with the Sheriff, Master’s Office and external counsel
What You’ll Need
- Strong report-writing skills with accurate, factual content
- Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays as required
- Computer literacy and experience with case or incident management systems
- Excellent attention to detail when reviewing documents and evidence
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to remain calm and professional in high-pressure incidents
- Sound ethical judgement and ability to maintain confidentiality
Candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.