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Bring your skills as a Access Control Officer to Pinetown and join a team that moves fast. This KwaZulu-Natal role is one to watch.
What This Role Involves
An experienced Access Control Officer is needed to support operations in Pinetown. The role forms part of how the business keeps its legal and security jobs portfolio strong in KwaZulu-Natal.
Communication runs both ways. Managers across the legal and security jobs team in KwaZulu-Natal 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 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.
Working in Pinetown
Pinetown continues to grow as an employment hub in KwaZulu-Natal, with minutes from King Shaka International Airport. This role gives you a foothold in one of its busier business communities, with access to the local services, suppliers and partners that keep the work moving.
Many candidates already living within reach of Pinetown 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 Pinetown.
Meet the Team
The team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Pinetown office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when KwaZulu-Natal operations get busy.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
On top of that, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Pinetown will be explained during the hiring process.
The Environment
Practically speaking, 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.
Practically speaking, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in KwaZulu-Natal.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Pinetown site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Your Role
- Maintain PSIRA registration and uphold the security industry code of conduct
- Patrol assigned premises and conduct visible security deterrence
- Conduct legal research and prepare opinions for the legal team
- Liaise with the Sheriff, Master’s Office and external counsel
- Track legal and regulatory changes and advise the business on impact
- Run compliance training for staff on POPIA, FICA and ethics
- Coordinate with SAPS and emergency services during incidents
- Monitor CCTV systems and respond to alarms and incidents
Minimum Requirements
- Able to perform the essential duties of a site-based security role safely, with reasonable accommodation where applicable
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and refresher training
- Sound ethical judgement and ability to maintain confidentiality
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to remain calm and professional in high-pressure incidents
- Sound understanding of POPIA and applicable legal frameworks
Candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.