Security Officer

Listing live now. Role: Security Officer. Location: Thohoyandou, Limpopo. The team is hiring and seeks a candidate who can step in and deliver from week one.

About This Position

The Security Officer vacancy forms part of how the Thohoyandou branch keeps performing. It pairs day-to-day delivery with longer-running priorities that keep the legal and security jobs side of the business moving forward.

Importantly, the role suits a candidate who values consistency and clear communication. The Thohoyandou operation runs on accurate work, steady relationships and a genuine respect for the people in the team.

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.

Tools, systems and information are there to support the role rather than slow it down. The company continues to invest in the technology that backs its Thohoyandou teams, and the new Security Officer will feel that from the first week.

Where You’ll Work

Beyond that, 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.

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

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.

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

About Thohoyandou

Notably, the role is based in Thohoyandou, in the Lephalale energy corridor. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Thohoyandou and the broader Limpopo region.

Many candidates already living within reach of Thohoyandou cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Limpopo 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 Thohoyandou.

Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Thohoyandou, Limpopo.

Equal Opportunity

Equally, the organisation supports a respectful workplace. Applications are welcome from suitably qualified candidates across Limpopo, and recruitment is intended to be fair and transparent.

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

On top of that, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Limpopo.

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.

Growing With Us

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

Beyond that, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Thohoyandou have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Limpopo.

Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Thohoyandou team member.

Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.

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.

No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Thohoyandou.

Practically speaking, the Thohoyandou 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.

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

Your Role

• Manage matter files, court diaries and litigation deadlines
• Track legal and regulatory changes and advise the business on impact
• Conduct searches and inspections in line with site procedures
• Compile accurate occurrence books and incident reports
• Draft, review and amend commercial contracts and service agreements
• Monitor CCTV systems and respond to alarms and incidents
• Conduct legal research and prepare opinions for the legal team

Candidate Profile

• Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays as required
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and refresher training
• Relevant qualification: LLB, paralegal diploma or PSIRA grading as required
• 2+ years’ relevant experience in legal or security operations
• Valid driver’s licence where required for the advertised duties; transport arrangements should support the scheduled shifts
• Able to perform the essential duties of a site-based security role safely, with reasonable accommodation where applicable
• Active PSIRA registration at the appropriate grade for security roles

Practically speaking, candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.