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Bring your skills as a Static Guard to Middelburg and join a team that moves fast. This Mpumalanga role is one to watch.
About This Position
An experienced Static Guard is needed to support operations in Middelburg. The role forms part of how the business keeps its legal and security jobs portfolio strong in Mpumalanga.
The successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its Middelburg team on trust, and the Static Guard role will feel that from week one.
Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Static 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.
On top of that, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Middelburg also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
Where You’ll Work
Equally, 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.
Notably, 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.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Middelburg site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Practically speaking, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Mpumalanga.
Working in Middelburg
In addition, the role is based in Middelburg, within the Highveld coal corridor. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Middelburg and the broader Mpumalanga region.
Many candidates already living within reach of Middelburg cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Mpumalanga 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 Middelburg.
Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Middelburg, Mpumalanga.
Diversity and Inclusion
Importantly, the organisation supports a respectful workplace. Applications are welcome from suitably qualified candidates across Mpumalanga, and recruitment is intended to be fair and transparent.
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.
Notably, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Mpumalanga.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Middelburg.
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 Middelburg 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 Middelburg.
Equally, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Mpumalanga operations throw up the unexpected.
Core Functions
- Support investigations into theft, fraud and policy breaches
- Manage matter files, court diaries and litigation deadlines
- Conduct searches and inspections in line with site procedures
- Conduct legal research and prepare opinions for the legal team
- Operate access control points and verify visitor credentials
- Monitor CCTV systems and respond to alarms and incidents
- Compile accurate occurrence books and incident reports
What You’ll Need
- Sound understanding of POPIA and applicable legal frameworks
- Computer literacy and experience with case or incident management systems
- 2+ years’ relevant experience in legal or security operations
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and refresher training
- 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
If most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.