Security Officer

This is a current vacancy. We believe great workplaces are built on great people. We are looking for a Security Officer in Mahikeng, and we encourage applicants from across North West to consider this opportunity.

Overview

An experienced Security Officer is needed to support operations in Mahikeng. The role forms part of how the business keeps its legal and security jobs portfolio strong in North West.

Expect a structured first ninety days, with onboarding milestones, regular check-ins, and an early focus on getting comfortable with the systems and processes that underpin the Mahikeng team.

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 Mahikeng.

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 Mahikeng much easier.

Our Commitment to Transformation

The organisation supports a respectful workplace. Applications are welcome from suitably qualified candidates across North West, and recruitment is intended to be fair and transparent.

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

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

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

Few roles let you see the impact of your work as quickly as this one. Every shift, project and decision in Mahikeng contributes to real outcomes for clients and colleagues across the legal and security jobs space in North West.

Career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.

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

On top of that, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.

Day in the Life

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.

In addition, the Mahikeng 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.

In addition, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when North West operations throw up the unexpected.

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

Your Team

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

Notably, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Mahikeng will be explained during the hiring process.

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

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.

Your Future Here

Beyond that, career progression for this legal and security jobs role in Mahikeng depends on the hiring organisation’s policies, role requirements and business needs in North West.

Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Mahikeng have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across North West.

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

Core Functions

• Draft, review and amend commercial contracts and service agreements
• Monitor CCTV systems and respond to alarms and incidents
• Conduct searches and inspections in line with site procedures
• Maintain FICA and KYC records in line with regulatory requirements
• Support investigations into theft, fraud and policy breaches
• Run compliance training for staff on POPIA, FICA and ethics

Minimum Requirements

• Commitment to ongoing professional development and refresher training
• Excellent attention to detail when reviewing documents and evidence
• Able to perform the essential duties of a site-based security role safely, with reasonable accommodation where applicable
• Ability to remain calm and professional in high-pressure incidents
• Sound understanding of POPIA and applicable legal frameworks
• Sound ethical judgement and ability to maintain confidentiality

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