Security Officer

Posted recently. We believe great workplaces are built on great people. We are looking for a Security Officer in Benoni, and we encourage applicants from across Gauteng to consider this opportunity.

Overview

The Security Officer vacancy forms part of how the Benoni branch keeps performing. It pairs day-to-day delivery with longer-running priorities that keep the legal and security jobs side of the business moving forward.

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 Benoni team.

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 Benoni much easier.

Importantly, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Benoni also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.

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.

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

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

In addition, 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.

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 Benoni.

Notably, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Gauteng.

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.

In addition, inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Benoni.

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.

Practically speaking, the Benoni 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.

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

Notably, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Gauteng operations throw up the unexpected.

About the Team

Equally, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Benoni office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Gauteng operations get busy.

Notably, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Benoni 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.

Why Join Us

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

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

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

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

Your Role

• Run compliance training for staff on POPIA, FICA and ethics
• Draft, review and amend commercial contracts and service agreements
• Liaise with the Sheriff, Master’s Office and external counsel
• Patrol assigned premises and conduct visible security deterrence
• Conduct searches and inspections in line with site procedures

Candidate Profile

• Computer literacy and experience with case or incident management systems
• Valid driver’s licence where required for the advertised duties; transport arrangements should support the scheduled shifts
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and refresher training
• Relevant qualification: LLB, paralegal diploma or PSIRA grading as required
• Strong report-writing skills with accurate, factual content
• 2+ years’ relevant experience in legal or security operations

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