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Bring your skills as a Security Officer to Phuthaditjhaba and join a team that moves fast. This Free State role is one to watch.
About This Position
The organisation is investing in its Phuthaditjhaba operation, and this Security Officer position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the legal and security jobs function and contribute to the wider Free State business.
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 Phuthaditjhaba.
Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Security Officer is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in Free State is consistently high and consistently fair.
What Your Day Looks Like
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.
Beyond that, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Free State 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 Phuthaditjhaba.
Practically speaking, the Phuthaditjhaba 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.
Your Team
You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the legal and security jobs side of the business inside out. The Phuthaditjhaba group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.
In addition, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Phuthaditjhaba 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
Crucially, 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.
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.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Phuthaditjhaba site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Equally, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Free State.
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 Phuthaditjhaba.
On top of that, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Free State.
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.
Crucially, inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Phuthaditjhaba.
Key Outputs
- Monitor CCTV systems and respond to alarms and incidents
- Compile accurate occurrence books and incident reports
- Conduct searches and inspections in line with site procedures
- Liaise with the Sheriff, Master’s Office and external counsel
- Patrol assigned premises and conduct visible security deterrence
- Draft, review and amend commercial contracts and service agreements
- Track legal and regulatory changes and advise the business on impact
Who We’re Looking For
- 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
- Excellent attention to detail when reviewing documents and evidence
- Ability to remain calm and professional in high-pressure incidents
If your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.