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This is a current vacancy. Applications are warmly invited for a Security Officer role based in Upington. We welcome candidates from every background across Northern Cape who are ready to grow with us.
About the Opportunity
The Security Officer vacancy forms part of how the Upington 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.
Equally, the successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its Upington team on trust, and the Security Officer role will feel that from week one.
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 Northern Cape is consistently high and consistently fair.
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 Upington much easier.
Where You’ll Work
Importantly, 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.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Upington site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Practically speaking, 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.
Equally, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Northern Cape.
Why This Role
Crucially, the hiring organisation may provide onboarding or skills development for this legal and security jobs role in Upington; the available support will be confirmed in the final vacancy details for Northern Cape.
Career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.
Importantly, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.
Equally, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.
Our Commitment to Transformation
Inclusive recruitment is part of the organisation’s employment practices. Applicants are assessed on relevant qualifications, skills and experience for this role in Upington.
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.
Importantly, inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Upington.
Crucially, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Northern Cape.
Your Future Here
In addition, career progression for this legal and security jobs role in Upington depends on the hiring organisation’s policies, role requirements and business needs in Northern Cape.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Upington have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Northern Cape.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Upington team member.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor CCTV systems and respond to alarms and incidents
- Maintain FICA and KYC records in line with regulatory requirements
- Operate access control points and verify visitor credentials
- Support investigations into theft, fraud and policy breaches
- Conduct legal research and prepare opinions for the legal team
- Manage matter files, court diaries and litigation deadlines
Essential Criteria
- Computer literacy and experience with case or incident management systems
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and refresher training
- 2+ years’ relevant experience in legal or security operations
- Sound understanding of POPIA and applicable legal frameworks
- Any checks required by law or the specific duties will be explained during the hiring process
Candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.