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Whether you are an experienced Security Guard or stepping into the role for the first time, there is space for you in Knysna. The team hires on merit and across communities in Western Cape.
What This Role Involves
The organisation is investing in its Knysna operation, and this Security Guard position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the legal and security jobs function and contribute to the wider Western Cape business.
Notably, the organisation keeps reporting lines clean and expectations realistic. Performance is measured against a small, agreed set of metrics, and there are no surprise yardsticks for the Security Guard taking on this position.
Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Security Guard is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in Western Cape is consistently high and consistently fair.
Our Commitment to Transformation
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.
Importantly, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Western Cape.
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.
What We Offer
You will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Knysna 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.
Career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.
Importantly, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Conduct legal research and prepare opinions for the legal team
- Draft, review and amend commercial contracts and service agreements
- Support investigations into theft, fraud and policy breaches
- Operate access control points and verify visitor credentials
- Liaise with the Sheriff, Master’s Office and external counsel
- Run compliance training for staff on POPIA, FICA and ethics
Who We’re Looking For
- Sound ethical judgement and ability to maintain confidentiality
- Any checks required by law or the specific duties will be explained during the hiring process
- Valid driver’s licence where required for the advertised duties; transport arrangements should support the scheduled shifts
- Ability to remain calm and professional in high-pressure incidents
- Active PSIRA registration at the appropriate grade for security roles
- 2+ years’ relevant experience in legal or security operations
- Able to perform the essential duties of a site-based security role safely, with reasonable accommodation where applicable
If your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.