Security Guard

A Security Guard is needed in Pietermaritzburg. The role focuses on consistent delivery, accurate work and clear communication across the KwaZulu-Natal operation.

The Role

The Security Guard position is part of an ongoing recruitment drive across KwaZulu-Natal. The brief has been shaped carefully, with a focus on delivery in Pietermaritzburg and across the legal and security jobs space.

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 Pietermaritzburg team.

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

Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Security Guard 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 Pietermaritzburg much easier.

What We Offer

Few roles let you see the impact of your work as quickly as this one. Every shift, project and decision in Pietermaritzburg contributes to real outcomes for clients and colleagues across the legal and security jobs space in KwaZulu-Natal.

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

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.

Equal Opportunity

Beyond that, the organisation supports a respectful workplace. Applications are welcome from suitably qualified candidates across KwaZulu-Natal, and recruitment is intended to be fair and transparent.

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.

Practically speaking, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for KwaZulu-Natal.

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

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.

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

Practically speaking, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when KwaZulu-Natal operations throw up the unexpected.

In addition, the Pietermaritzburg 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

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.

Crucially, 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 KwaZulu-Natal.

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

Career Growth

This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the legal and security jobs team in Pietermaritzburg 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 Pietermaritzburg 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.

Beyond that, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Pietermaritzburg have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across KwaZulu-Natal.

Working in Pietermaritzburg

Pietermaritzburg continues to grow as an employment hub in KwaZulu-Natal, with close to the Durban Harbour logistics hub. 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.

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 Pietermaritzburg.

Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal.

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

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor CCTV systems and respond to alarms and incidents
• Maintain FICA and KYC records in line with regulatory requirements
• Liaise with the Sheriff, Master’s Office and external counsel
• Conduct searches and inspections in line with site procedures
• Operate access control points and verify visitor credentials
• Maintain PSIRA registration and uphold the security industry code of conduct
• Support investigations into theft, fraud and policy breaches
• Coordinate with SAPS and emergency services during incidents

Minimum Requirements

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to remain calm and professional in high-pressure incidents
• Valid driver’s licence where required for the advertised duties; transport arrangements should support the scheduled shifts
• Excellent attention to detail when reviewing documents and evidence
• 2+ years’ relevant experience in legal or security operations
• Sound ethical judgement and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Strong report-writing skills with accurate, factual content

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