Work-Force
An opportunity has arisen for a Access Control Officer in Douglas. Suitably qualified candidates from across Northern Cape are invited to apply.
About This Position
The organisation is investing in its Douglas operation, and this Access Control Officer position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the legal and security jobs function and contribute to the wider Northern Cape business.
Day-to-day, the role balances focused delivery with the kind of collaboration that keeps things moving. The successful candidate is trusted to make sensible decisions inside the agreed scope, with line-management support whenever a sounding board is useful.
Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Access Control Officer is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in Northern Cape is consistently high and consistently fair.
Diversity and Inclusion
Diverse teams build stronger workplaces. Applications are welcome from candidates of every background, language and community across Northern Cape, and recruitment is fair, transparent and aligned with the EE Act.
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 Northern Cape.
Your Team
You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the legal and security jobs side of the business inside out. The Douglas 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.
Practically speaking, the team mix in Douglas reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.
Based in Douglas
Douglas continues to grow as an employment hub in Northern Cape, with in the Kathu iron ore 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 Douglas.
Many candidates already living within reach of Douglas cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Northern Cape economy.
Core Functions
- Conduct legal research and prepare opinions for the legal team
- Compile accurate occurrence books and incident reports
- Draft, review and amend commercial contracts and service agreements
- Patrol assigned premises and conduct visible security deterrence
- Track legal and regulatory changes and advise the business on impact
- Manage matter files, court diaries and litigation deadlines
- Operate access control points and verify visitor credentials
Candidate Profile
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and refresher training
- Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays as required
- Computer literacy and experience with case or incident management systems
- Valid driver’s licence and own reliable transport (often required)
- 2+ years’ relevant experience in legal or security operations
- Sound understanding of POPIA and applicable legal frameworks
- Clear criminal record verified through approved screening
If most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.