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Looking for your next move as a Access Control Officer in Phuthaditjhaba? A role has just opened that gives you real responsibility and a clear path forward in Free State.
About This Position
This Access Control Officer role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for Phuthaditjhaba. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the legal and security jobs pipeline across Free State.
Communication runs both ways. Managers across the legal and security jobs team in Free State make time for one-to-ones, and people are expected to speak up early when something needs attention.
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 Phuthaditjhaba teams, and the new Access Control Officer will feel that from the first week.
Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Access Control Officer is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in Free State is consistently high and consistently fair.
About Phuthaditjhaba
Working in Phuthaditjhaba means a place near the Bethlehem agricultural belt, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Free State region, and the Phuthaditjhaba office benefits from those long-standing connections.
Many candidates already living within reach of Phuthaditjhaba cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Free State economy.
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 Phuthaditjhaba.
Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Phuthaditjhaba, Free State.
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.
The rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Free State operations throw up the unexpected.
On top of that, the Phuthaditjhaba 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 Phuthaditjhaba.
Where You’ll Work
Beyond that, 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.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Phuthaditjhaba site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Importantly, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Free State.
Practically speaking, 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.
What We Offer
Practically speaking, the hiring organisation may provide onboarding or skills development for this legal and security jobs role in Phuthaditjhaba; the available support will be confirmed in the final vacancy details for Free State.
Equally, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.
Career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.
Beyond that, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.
Key Responsibilities
- Track legal and regulatory changes and advise the business on impact
- Maintain PSIRA registration and uphold the security industry code of conduct
- Monitor CCTV systems and respond to alarms and incidents
- Draft, review and amend commercial contracts and service agreements
- Run compliance training for staff on POPIA, FICA and ethics
- Conduct searches and inspections in line with site procedures
- Coordinate with SAPS and emergency services during incidents
Minimum Requirements
- Excellent attention to detail when reviewing documents and evidence
- Ability to remain calm and professional in high-pressure incidents
- Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays as required
- Relevant qualification: LLB, paralegal diploma or PSIRA grading as required
- 2+ years’ relevant experience in legal or security operations
- Strong report-writing skills with accurate, factual content
If most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.