Work-Force
Whether you are an experienced Security Guard or stepping into the role for the first time, there is space for you in Butterworth. The team hires on merit and across communities in Eastern Cape.
Overview
An experienced Security Guard is needed to support operations in Butterworth. The role forms part of how the business keeps its legal and security jobs portfolio strong in Eastern Cape.
Communication runs both ways. Managers across the legal and security jobs team in Eastern Cape make time for one-to-ones, and people are expected to speak up early when something needs attention.
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.
About Butterworth
Butterworth continues to grow as an employment hub in Eastern Cape, with within the Coega Industrial Development Zone. 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.
Many candidates already living within reach of Butterworth cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Eastern Cape 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 Butterworth.
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 Butterworth.
The rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Eastern Cape operations throw up the unexpected.
Daily Duties
- Manage matter files, court diaries and litigation deadlines
- Compile accurate occurrence books and incident reports
- Operate access control points and verify visitor credentials
- Conduct legal research and prepare opinions for the legal team
- Run compliance training for staff on POPIA, FICA and ethics
- Track legal and regulatory changes and advise the business on impact
- Monitor CCTV systems and respond to alarms and incidents
Who We’re Looking For
- Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays as required
- Sound understanding of POPIA and applicable legal frameworks
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and refresher training
- Computer literacy and experience with case or incident management systems
- Strong report-writing skills with accurate, factual content
- Valid driver’s licence where required for the advertised duties; transport arrangements should support the scheduled shifts
Candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.