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A vacancy has been confirmed for a Security Patrol Officer based in Lephalale, Limpopo. The successful candidate will join an established team within the legal and security jobs function.
About the Opportunity
This Security Patrol Officer role sits within the legal and security jobs function in Lephalale. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across Limpopo.
The successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its Lephalale team on trust, and the Security Patrol Officer role will feel that from week one.
Notably, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Lephalale also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
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 Lephalale teams, and the new Security Patrol Officer will feel that from the first week.
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.
No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Lephalale.
Importantly, the Lephalale 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.
Importantly, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Limpopo operations throw up the unexpected.
What We Offer
You will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Lephalale colleagues take pride in supporting one another and in doing the legal and security jobs side of the business properly, day in and day out.
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.
Importantly, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.
Career Growth
Equally, this role can grow with you. Strong performers in the legal and security jobs team in Lephalale have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Lephalale team member.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Lephalale have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Limpopo.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
Where You’ll Work
Importantly, 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.
On top of that, 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.
Notably, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Limpopo.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Lephalale site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Your Team
Importantly, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Lephalale office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Limpopo operations get busy.
Equally, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Lephalale 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.
Core Functions
- Support investigations into theft, fraud and policy breaches
- Track legal and regulatory changes and advise the business on impact
- Compile accurate occurrence books and incident reports
- Liaise with the Sheriff, Master’s Office and external counsel
- Run compliance training for staff on POPIA, FICA and ethics
- Maintain PSIRA registration and uphold the security industry code of conduct
- Operate access control points and verify visitor credentials
- Maintain FICA and KYC records in line with regulatory requirements
Essential Criteria
- Strong report-writing skills with accurate, factual content
- Able to perform the essential duties of a site-based security role safely, with reasonable accommodation where applicable
- 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
- Ability to remain calm and professional in high-pressure incidents
If most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.