Access Control Officer

A vacancy has been confirmed for a Access Control Officer based in Douglas, Northern Cape. The successful candidate will join an established team within the legal and security jobs function.

Overview

An experienced Access Control Officer is needed to support operations in Douglas. The role forms part of how the business keeps its legal and security jobs portfolio strong in Northern Cape.

Day-to-day, the role balances focused delivery with the kind of collaboration that keeps things moving. The successful candidate is trusted to make sensible decisions inside the agreed scope, with line-management support whenever a sounding board is useful.

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 Douglas.

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 Douglas teams, and the new Access Control Officer will feel that from the first week.

Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Access Control 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.

Career Growth

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

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

Crucially, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Douglas have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Northern Cape.

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

Why This Role

You will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Douglas 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.

The package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.

On top of that, career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.

Crucially, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.

About the Team

Crucially, you will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the legal and security jobs side of the business inside out. The Douglas group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.

On top of that, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Douglas will be explained during the hiring process.

Collaboration is the default working mode. Whether picking up a quick query or working through a complex project, you will find colleagues willing to lean in and help.

Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.

The Environment

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.

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

Beyond 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.

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

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 Douglas.

Practically speaking, the Douglas 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.

Importantly, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Northern Cape operations throw up the unexpected.

Diversity and Inclusion

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.

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

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

Working in Douglas

In addition, the role is based in Douglas, within the Upington solar corridor. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Douglas and the broader Northern Cape region.

Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Douglas, Northern Cape.

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

Daily Duties

• Conduct legal research and prepare opinions for the legal team
• Conduct searches and inspections in line with site procedures
• Coordinate with SAPS and emergency services during incidents
• Monitor CCTV systems and respond to alarms and incidents
• Liaise with the Sheriff, Master’s Office and external counsel

Candidate Profile

• Relevant qualification: LLB, paralegal diploma or PSIRA grading as required
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and refresher training
• Active PSIRA registration at the appropriate grade for security roles
• Sound understanding of POPIA and applicable legal frameworks
• Able to perform the essential duties of a site-based security role safely, with reasonable accommodation where applicable
• Valid driver’s licence where required for the advertised duties; transport arrangements should support the scheduled shifts

Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.