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Posted recently. We believe great workplaces are built on great people. We are looking for a Security Patrol Officer in Ballito, and we encourage applicants from across KwaZulu-Natal to consider this opportunity.
Overview
The Security Patrol Officer position is part of an ongoing recruitment drive across KwaZulu-Natal. The brief has been shaped carefully, with a focus on delivery in Ballito and across the legal and security jobs space.
Notably, the successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its Ballito team on trust, and the Security Patrol Officer role will feel that from week one.
Reasonable working hours and respectful planning are part of how the role runs. The team values strong delivery, and load is balanced fairly across the legal and security jobs group in Ballito.
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 Ballito much easier.
Equal Opportunity
Inclusive recruitment is part of the organisation’s employment practices. Applicants are assessed on relevant qualifications, skills and experience for this role in Ballito.
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.
On top of that, inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Ballito.
Notably, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for KwaZulu-Natal.
Why This Role
In addition, the hiring organisation may provide onboarding or skills development for this legal and security jobs role in Ballito; the available support will be confirmed in the final vacancy details for KwaZulu-Natal.
Crucially, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.
Notably, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.
Career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.
The Environment
Importantly, 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 Ballito site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Importantly, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in KwaZulu-Natal.
On top of that, 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.
Growing With Us
On top of that, career progression for this legal and security jobs role in Ballito depends on the hiring organisation’s policies, role requirements and business needs in KwaZulu-Natal.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Ballito have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across KwaZulu-Natal.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Ballito 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.
Based in Ballito
Working in Ballito means a place close to the Durban Harbour logistics hub, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the KwaZulu-Natal region, and the Ballito office benefits from those long-standing connections.
Many candidates already living within reach of Ballito cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local KwaZulu-Natal 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 Ballito.
Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Ballito, KwaZulu-Natal.
Your Role
- Monitor CCTV systems and respond to alarms and incidents
- Maintain PSIRA registration and uphold the security industry code of conduct
- Coordinate with SAPS and emergency services during incidents
- Manage matter files, court diaries and litigation deadlines
- Compile accurate occurrence books and incident reports
- Operate access control points and verify visitor credentials
- Run compliance training for staff on POPIA, FICA and ethics
What You’ll Need
- Relevant qualification: LLB, paralegal diploma or PSIRA grading as required
- Any checks required by law or the specific duties will be explained during the hiring process
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and refresher training
- Ability to remain calm and professional in high-pressure incidents
- Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays as required
Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.