Security Officer

Step into a Security Officer role in Prieska and make your mark across Northern Cape. The team is hiring now and wants to hear from sharp, committed candidates.

About the Opportunity

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

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.

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 Prieska 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 Northern Cape is consistently high and consistently fair.

Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Security Officer 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.

Career Growth

Career progression for this legal and security jobs role in Prieska depends on the hiring organisation’s policies, role requirements and business needs in Northern Cape.

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

Beyond that, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Prieska have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Northern Cape.

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

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.

Equally, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Northern Cape operations throw up the unexpected.

Practically speaking, the Prieska 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.

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

Where You’ll Work

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.

Crucially, 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 Prieska site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

In addition, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Northern Cape.

Based in Prieska

Prieska continues to grow as an employment hub in Northern Cape, with close to the Sishen mining 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.

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

Many candidates already living within reach of Prieska 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.

Why This Role

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

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

Practically speaking, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.

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

Meet the Team

Crucially, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Prieska office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Northern Cape operations get busy.

In addition, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Prieska 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.

Our Commitment to Transformation

Crucially, the organisation supports a respectful workplace. Applications are welcome from suitably qualified candidates across Northern Cape, and recruitment is intended to be fair and transparent.

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.

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

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

Your Role

• Manage matter files, court diaries and litigation deadlines
• Conduct legal research and prepare opinions for the legal team
• Operate access control points and verify visitor credentials
• Liaise with the Sheriff, Master’s Office and external counsel
• Monitor CCTV systems and respond to alarms and incidents
• Run compliance training for staff on POPIA, FICA and ethics

Who We’re Looking For

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Sound understanding of POPIA and applicable legal frameworks
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and refresher training
• 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
• Active PSIRA registration at the appropriate grade for security roles
• Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays as required

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