Security Officer

The organisation is recruiting a Security Officer for its Lichtenburg operation. The role forms part of a wider legal and security jobs portfolio across North West.

About This Position

Beyond that, the Security Officer vacancy forms part of how the Lichtenburg 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.

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

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 North West is consistently high and consistently fair.

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

Your Future Here

This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the legal and security jobs team in Lichtenburg 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 Lichtenburg have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across North West.

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 Lichtenburg team member.

Why Join Us

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

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.

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

Equal Opportunity

Equally, 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.

Crucially, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for North West.

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

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.

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 Lichtenburg.

Crucially, the Lichtenburg 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.

In addition, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when North West operations throw up the unexpected.

Core Functions

• Monitor CCTV systems and respond to alarms and incidents
• Compile accurate occurrence books and incident reports
• Run compliance training for staff on POPIA, FICA and ethics
• Track legal and regulatory changes and advise the business on impact
• Conduct searches and inspections in line with site procedures
• Patrol assigned premises and conduct visible security deterrence
• Conduct legal research and prepare opinions for the legal team
• Maintain PSIRA registration and uphold the security industry code of conduct

Candidate Profile

• 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
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays as required
• Relevant qualification: LLB, paralegal diploma or PSIRA grading as required
• Able to perform the essential duties of a site-based security role safely, with reasonable accommodation where applicable
• Ability to remain calm and professional in high-pressure incidents

Candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.