Security Officer

Posted recently. Role: Security Officer. Location: Oudtshoorn, Western Cape. The team is hiring and seeks a candidate who can step in and deliver from week one.

The Role

This Security Officer role sits within the legal and security jobs function in Oudtshoorn. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across Western Cape.

The role suits a candidate who values consistency and clear communication. The Oudtshoorn operation runs on accurate work, steady relationships and a genuine respect for the people in the team.

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.

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 Oudtshoorn much easier.

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 Oudtshoorn.

Based in Oudtshoorn

Equally, the role is based in Oudtshoorn, on the N2 corridor toward the Cape Winelands. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Oudtshoorn and the broader Western Cape region.

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 Oudtshoorn.

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

Many candidates already living within reach of Oudtshoorn cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Western Cape economy.

Your Team

You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the legal and security jobs side of the business inside out. The Oudtshoorn 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.

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.

In addition, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Oudtshoorn will be explained during the hiring process.

Why This Role

Crucially, the hiring organisation may provide onboarding or skills development for this legal and security jobs role in Oudtshoorn; the available support will be confirmed in the final vacancy details for Western Cape.

Beyond that, 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.

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

Your Future Here

In addition, this role can grow with you. Strong performers in the legal and security jobs team in Oudtshoorn have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.

Crucially, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Oudtshoorn have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Western 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 Oudtshoorn team member.

Diversity and Inclusion

Practically speaking, 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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

Importantly, the Oudtshoorn 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.

Your Workplace

Equally, 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.

Beyond 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.

Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Oudtshoorn 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 Western Cape.

Key Outputs

• Track legal and regulatory changes and advise the business on impact
• Maintain PSIRA registration and uphold the security industry code of conduct
• Patrol assigned premises and conduct visible security deterrence
• Maintain FICA and KYC records in line with regulatory requirements
• Compile accurate occurrence books and incident reports
• Operate access control points and verify visitor credentials
• Coordinate with SAPS and emergency services during incidents

Minimum Requirements

• Valid driver’s licence where required for the advertised duties; transport arrangements should support the scheduled shifts
• Able to perform the essential duties of a site-based security role safely, with reasonable accommodation where applicable
• Sound ethical judgement and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Sound understanding of POPIA and applicable legal frameworks
• 2+ years’ relevant experience in legal or security operations

If most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.