Security Officer

Applications are warmly invited for a Security Officer role based in Pretoria. We welcome candidates from every background across Gauteng who are ready to grow with us.

About the Opportunity

The Security Officer vacancy forms part of how the Pretoria branch keeps performing. It pairs day-to-day delivery with longer-running priorities that keep the legal and security jobs side of the business moving forward.

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

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 Pretoria.

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.

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

Your Workplace

Practically speaking, 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.

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 Pretoria site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

On top of that, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Gauteng.

Based in Pretoria

Pretoria continues to grow as an employment hub in Gauteng, with in the heart of the Rosebank business precinct. 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.

Many candidates already living within reach of Pretoria 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.

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

Career Growth

Career progression for this legal and security jobs role in Pretoria 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 Pretoria team member.

Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Pretoria 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.

About the Team

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

Equally, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Pretoria 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 We Offer

You will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Pretoria 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.

Importantly, 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.

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

Our Commitment to Transformation

On top of that, 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.

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.

Notably, 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 Pretoria.

A Typical Day

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.

Practically speaking, 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 Pretoria.

Importantly, the Pretoria 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.

Key Outputs

• Coordinate with SAPS and emergency services during incidents
• Maintain FICA and KYC records in line with regulatory requirements
• Maintain PSIRA registration and uphold the security industry code of conduct
• Monitor CCTV systems and respond to alarms and incidents
• Conduct searches and inspections in line with site procedures
• Compile accurate occurrence books and incident reports
• Track legal and regulatory changes and advise the business on impact

Candidate Profile

• Active PSIRA registration at the appropriate grade for security roles
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and refresher training
• Sound understanding of POPIA and applicable legal frameworks
• Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays as required
• Computer literacy and experience with case or incident management systems
• Excellent attention to detail when reviewing documents and evidence
• 2+ years’ relevant experience in legal or security operations

Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.