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Applications are warmly invited for a Security Patrol Officer role based in Aliwal North. We welcome candidates from every background across Eastern Cape who are ready to grow with us.
About This Position
This Security Patrol Officer role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for Aliwal North. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the legal and security jobs pipeline across Eastern Cape.
Communication runs both ways. Managers across the legal and security jobs team in Eastern Cape make time for one-to-ones, and people are expected to speak up early when something needs attention.
Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Security Patrol 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.
The role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Aliwal North also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
Career Growth
Notably, this role can grow with you. Strong performers in the legal and security jobs team in Aliwal North have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Aliwal North team member.
Importantly, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Aliwal North have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Eastern Cape.
About the Team
You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the legal and security jobs side of the business inside out. The Aliwal North group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.
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.
Notably, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Aliwal North will be explained during the hiring process.
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.
In addition, the Aliwal North 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 Eastern Cape 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 Aliwal North.
Working in Aliwal North
Crucially, the role is based in Aliwal North, close to the East London Industrial Park. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Aliwal North and the broader Eastern Cape region.
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 Aliwal North.
Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Aliwal North, Eastern Cape.
Many candidates already living within reach of Aliwal North cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Eastern Cape economy.
Equal Opportunity
Importantly, 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.
Equally, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Eastern 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.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Aliwal North.
Daily Duties
- Operate access control points and verify visitor credentials
- Draft, review and amend commercial contracts and service agreements
- Conduct searches and inspections in line with site procedures
- Monitor CCTV systems and respond to alarms and incidents
- Patrol assigned premises and conduct visible security deterrence
- Manage matter files, court diaries and litigation deadlines
- Coordinate with SAPS and emergency services during incidents
What You’ll Need
- Sound understanding of POPIA and applicable legal frameworks
- Strong report-writing skills with accurate, factual content
- Computer literacy and experience with case or incident management systems
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and refresher training
- Active PSIRA registration at the appropriate grade for security roles
- Valid driver’s licence where required for the advertised duties; transport arrangements should support the scheduled shifts
Beyond that, candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.