Security Officer

A Security Officer is needed in Senekal. The role focuses on consistent delivery, accurate work and clear communication across the Free State operation.

What This Role Involves

This Security Officer role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for Senekal. 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.

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

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.

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

Our Commitment to Transformation

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.

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 Free State.

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

Growing With Us

Career progression for this legal and security jobs role in Senekal depends on the hiring organisation’s policies, role requirements and business needs in Free State.

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 Senekal team member.

Practically speaking, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Senekal have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Free State.

Why This Role

Practically speaking, the hiring organisation may provide onboarding or skills development for this legal and security jobs role in Senekal; the available support will be confirmed in the final vacancy details for Free State.

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

Practically speaking, 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.

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.

On top of that, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Free State operations throw up the unexpected.

Equally, the Senekal 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 Senekal.

Your Workplace

Notably, 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.

Importantly, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Free State.

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

Importantly, 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.

Your Role

• Maintain FICA and KYC records in line with regulatory requirements
• Manage matter files, court diaries and litigation deadlines
• Draft, review and amend commercial contracts and service agreements
• Operate access control points and verify visitor credentials
• Patrol assigned premises and conduct visible security deterrence
• Liaise with the Sheriff, Master’s Office and external counsel
• Conduct legal research and prepare opinions for the legal team

Candidate Profile

• Commitment to ongoing professional development and refresher training
• 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
• Excellent attention to detail when reviewing documents and evidence
• Strong report-writing skills with accurate, factual content
• Sound ethical judgement and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to remain calm and professional in high-pressure incidents

If your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.