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Whether you are an experienced Armed Response Officer or stepping into the role for the first time, there is space for you in Colesberg. The team hires on merit and across communities in Northern Cape.
About the Opportunity
This Armed Response Officer role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for Colesberg. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the legal and security jobs pipeline across Northern Cape.
The successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its Colesberg team on trust, and the Armed Response Officer role will feel that from week one.
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 Colesberg much easier.
Diversity and Inclusion
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.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Colesberg.
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.
On top of that, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Northern Cape operations throw up the unexpected.
No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Colesberg.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct legal research and prepare opinions for the legal team
- Compile accurate occurrence books and incident reports
- Support investigations into theft, fraud and policy breaches
- Operate access control points and verify visitor credentials
- Track legal and regulatory changes and advise the business on impact
- Maintain FICA and KYC records in line with regulatory requirements
- Liaise with the Sheriff, Master’s Office and external counsel
Essential Criteria
- Any checks required by law or the specific duties will be explained during the hiring process
- Relevant qualification: LLB, paralegal diploma or PSIRA grading as required
- Excellent attention to detail when reviewing documents and evidence
- Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays as required
- Ability to remain calm and professional in high-pressure incidents
- Sound understanding of POPIA and applicable legal frameworks
If most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.