Security Officer

Listing live now. We believe great workplaces are built on great people. We are looking for a Security Officer in Benoni, and we encourage applicants from across Gauteng to consider this opportunity.

Overview

The Security Officer position is part of an ongoing recruitment drive across Gauteng. The brief has been shaped carefully, with a focus on delivery in Benoni and across the legal and security jobs space.

On top of 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 Security Officer taking on this position.

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 Benoni 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 Benoni teams, and the new Security Officer will feel that from the first week.

Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Security Officer is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in Gauteng is consistently high and consistently fair.

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.

Practically speaking, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Gauteng.

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.

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

Why Join Us

Few roles let you see the impact of your work as quickly as this one. Every shift, project and decision in Benoni contributes to real outcomes for clients and colleagues across the legal and security jobs space in Gauteng.

In addition, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.

Career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.

On top of that, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.

Your Team

You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the legal and security jobs side of the business inside out. The Benoni group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.

On top of that, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Benoni will be explained during the hiring process.

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.

Growing With Us

Practically speaking, career progression for this legal and security jobs role in Benoni depends on the hiring organisation’s policies, role requirements and business needs in Gauteng.

Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Benoni team member.

Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Benoni have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Gauteng.

Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.

Working in Benoni

Benoni continues to grow as an employment hub in Gauteng, with well-connected by Gautrain and major arterials. 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.

Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Benoni, Gauteng.

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 Benoni.

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

Day in the Life

Your day is built on focus and detail. You work through matter files or post lists, review evidence or contracts and check that every required record is in place. Communication with site teams, attorneys, clients or SAPS is constant, and you keep your reports factual, precise and timely. When something out of the ordinary happens, you respond calmly and follow procedure, knowing that good documentation today protects the business tomorrow.

Crucially, the Benoni office buzzes through peak hours and settles into focused, productive lulls in between, giving you time to plan and reset before the next stretch of work.

Notably, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Gauteng operations throw up the unexpected.

No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Benoni.

Our Commitment to Transformation

Equally, the organisation is committed to fair, merit-based recruitment and equal opportunity. Applications are assessed against the published role requirements in line with applicable employment law.

Equally, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Gauteng.

Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Benoni.

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.

What You’ll Be Doing

• 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
• Liaise with the Sheriff, Master’s Office and external counsel
• Support investigations into theft, fraud and policy breaches
• Compile accurate occurrence books and incident reports

Candidate Profile

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Any checks required by law or the specific duties will be explained during the hiring process
• 2+ years’ relevant experience in legal or security operations
• Sound ethical judgement and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays as required
• Ability to remain calm and professional in high-pressure incidents
• Computer literacy and experience with case or incident management systems

Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.