Security Guard

Work-Force

Whether you are an experienced Security Guard or stepping into the role for the first time, there is space for you in Cape Town. The team hires on merit and across communities in Western Cape.

About This Position

This Security Guard role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for Cape Town. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the legal and security jobs pipeline across Western Cape.

The successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its Cape Town team on trust, and the Security Guard role will feel that from week one.

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 Cape Town much easier.

Diversity and Inclusion

Inclusive recruitment is part of the organisation’s employment practices. Applicants are assessed on relevant qualifications, skills and experience for this role in Cape Town.

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.

Practically speaking, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Western Cape.

Why This Role

Importantly, the hiring organisation may provide onboarding or skills development for this legal and security jobs role in Cape Town; the available support will be confirmed in the final vacancy details for Western Cape.

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

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

Key Outputs

  • Operate access control points and verify visitor credentials
  • Monitor CCTV systems and respond to alarms and incidents
  • Coordinate with SAPS and emergency services during incidents
  • Patrol assigned premises and conduct visible security deterrence
  • Maintain FICA and KYC records in line with regulatory requirements
  • Conduct legal research and prepare opinions for the legal team

Minimum Requirements

  • Strong report-writing skills with accurate, factual content
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to remain calm and professional in high-pressure incidents
  • Active PSIRA registration at the appropriate grade for security roles
  • Excellent attention to detail when reviewing documents and evidence
  • Sound understanding of POPIA and applicable legal frameworks
  • Computer literacy and experience with case or incident management systems

If most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.

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