Security Guard

Applications are warmly invited for a Security Guard role based in Hermanus. We welcome candidates from every background across Western Cape who are ready to grow with us.

About the Opportunity

The Security Guard vacancy forms part of how the Hermanus 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 Hermanus team.

Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Security Guard 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.

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 Hermanus much easier.

Diversity and Inclusion

Inclusive recruitment is part of the organisation’s employment practices. Applicants are assessed on relevant qualifications, skills and experience for this role in Hermanus.

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

On top of that, inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Hermanus.

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.

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.

On top of that, the Hermanus 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 Hermanus.

Beyond that, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Western Cape operations throw up the unexpected.

What We Offer

On top of that, the hiring organisation may provide onboarding or skills development for this legal and security jobs role in Hermanus; the available support will be confirmed in the final vacancy details for Western Cape.

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

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

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

Based in Hermanus

Working in Hermanus means a place near the Cape Town International Airport hub, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Western Cape region, and the Hermanus office benefits from those long-standing connections.

Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Hermanus, Western Cape.

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 Hermanus.

Many candidates already living within reach of Hermanus cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Western Cape economy.

Your Future Here

Notably, career progression for this legal and security jobs role in Hermanus depends on the hiring organisation’s policies, role requirements and business needs in Western Cape.

Notably, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Hermanus have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Western Cape.

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 Hermanus team member.

Core Functions

• Monitor CCTV systems and respond to alarms and incidents
• Patrol assigned premises and conduct visible security deterrence
• Conduct legal research and prepare opinions for the legal team
• Operate access control points and verify visitor credentials
• Conduct searches and inspections in line with site procedures
• Coordinate with SAPS and emergency services during incidents
• Track legal and regulatory changes and advise the business on impact
• Manage matter files, court diaries and litigation deadlines

Who We’re Looking For

• Active PSIRA registration at the appropriate grade for security roles
• Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays as required
• Able to perform the essential duties of a site-based security role safely, with reasonable accommodation where applicable
• Strong report-writing skills with accurate, factual content
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

If most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.