Security Guard

The organisation is recruiting a Security Guard for its Calvinia operation. The role forms part of a wider legal and security jobs portfolio across Northern Cape.

About the Opportunity

This Security Guard role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for Calvinia. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the legal and security jobs pipeline across Northern Cape.

Notably, the successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its Calvinia team on trust, and the Security Guard role will feel that from week one.

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 Calvinia much easier.

About Calvinia

Working in Calvinia means a place near the Orange River agricultural zone, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Northern Cape region, and the Calvinia office benefits from those long-standing connections.

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 Calvinia.

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

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

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 Calvinia.

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

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.

Beyond that, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Northern 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 Calvinia.

Crucially, the Calvinia 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.

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.

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

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

Crucially, 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.

About the Team

Notably, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Calvinia office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Northern Cape 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.

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.

Importantly, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Calvinia will be explained during the hiring process.

Daily Duties

• Track legal and regulatory changes and advise the business on impact
• Operate access control points and verify visitor credentials
• Maintain FICA and KYC records in line with regulatory requirements
• Coordinate with SAPS and emergency services during incidents
• Patrol assigned premises and conduct visible security deterrence
• Support investigations into theft, fraud and policy breaches

Minimum Requirements

• Computer literacy and experience with case or incident management systems
• Ability to remain calm and professional in high-pressure incidents
• Relevant qualification: LLB, paralegal diploma or PSIRA grading as required
• Strong report-writing skills with accurate, factual content
• Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays as required
• Valid driver’s licence where required for the advertised duties; transport arrangements should support the scheduled shifts

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