Work-Force
Listing live now. We believe great workplaces are built on great people. We are looking for a Security Patrol Officer in Bloemfontein, and we encourage applicants from across Free State to consider this opportunity.
The Role
This Security Patrol Officer role sits within the legal and security jobs function in Bloemfontein. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across Free State.
The role suits a candidate who values consistency and clear communication. The Bloemfontein operation runs on accurate work, steady relationships and a genuine respect for the people in the team.
Reasonable working hours and respectful planning are part of how the role runs. The team values strong delivery, and load is balanced fairly across the legal and security jobs group in Bloemfontein.
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 Bloemfontein much easier.
Why This Role
You will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Bloemfontein 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.
On top of that, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.
Career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.
On top of that, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.
Career Growth
Notably, this role can grow with you. Strong performers in the legal and security jobs team in Bloemfontein have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Bloemfontein have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Free State.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Bloemfontein team member.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
Your Workplace
Crucially, 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.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Bloemfontein site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
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.
Crucially, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Free State.
About the Team
Notably, you will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the legal and security jobs side of the business inside out. The Bloemfontein group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.
Notably, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Bloemfontein will be explained during the hiring process.
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.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
What Your Day Looks Like
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 Bloemfontein 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 Free State 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 Bloemfontein.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Conduct legal research and prepare opinions for the legal team
- Coordinate with SAPS and emergency services during incidents
- Support investigations into theft, fraud and policy breaches
- Track legal and regulatory changes and advise the business on impact
- Manage matter files, court diaries and litigation deadlines
- Conduct searches and inspections in line with site procedures
- Patrol assigned premises and conduct visible security deterrence
- Monitor CCTV systems and respond to alarms and incidents
Candidate Profile
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to remain calm and professional in high-pressure incidents
- Sound understanding of POPIA and applicable legal frameworks
- Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays as required
- Strong report-writing skills with accurate, factual content
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and refresher training
- 2+ years’ relevant experience in legal or security operations
If your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.