Security Officer

A vacancy has been confirmed for a Security Officer based in Cradock, Eastern Cape. The successful candidate will join an established team within the legal and security jobs function.

The Role

The Security Officer vacancy forms part of how the Cradock 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.

Expect a structured first ninety days, with onboarding milestones, regular check-ins, and an early focus on getting comfortable with the systems and processes that underpin the Cradock team.

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 Cradock much easier.

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 Eastern Cape is consistently high and consistently fair.

Practically speaking, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Cradock also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.

About the Team

You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the legal and security jobs side of the business inside out. The Cradock group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.

Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.

Importantly, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Cradock 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.

Why This Role

Notably, you will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Cradock 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.

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.

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

Where You’ll Work

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.

Notably, 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 Eastern Cape.

Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Cradock site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

Growing With Us

Equally, career progression for this legal and security jobs role in Cradock depends on the hiring organisation’s policies, role requirements and business needs in Eastern Cape.

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

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

Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Cradock have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Eastern Cape.

Diversity and Inclusion

Beyond 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.

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

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

Working in Cradock

Cradock continues to grow as an employment hub in Eastern Cape, with near the Mthatha regional service centre. 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 Cradock cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Eastern Cape economy.

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

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.

Practically speaking, the Cradock 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 Cradock.

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

Key Responsibilities

• Liaise with the Sheriff, Master’s Office and external counsel
• Maintain PSIRA registration and uphold the security industry code of conduct
• Track legal and regulatory changes and advise the business on impact
• Support investigations into theft, fraud and policy breaches
• Operate access control points and verify visitor credentials

Minimum Requirements

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Active PSIRA registration at the appropriate grade for security roles
• Any checks required by law or the specific duties will be explained during the hiring process
• Sound understanding of POPIA and applicable legal frameworks
• Valid driver’s licence where required for the advertised duties; transport arrangements should support the scheduled shifts
• 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.