Security Guard

This is a current vacancy. Role: Security Guard. Location: Polokwane, Limpopo. The team is hiring and seeks a candidate who can step in and deliver from week one.

Overview

The organisation is investing in its Polokwane operation, and this Security Guard position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the legal and security jobs function and contribute to the wider Limpopo 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.

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

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 Polokwane much easier.

Tools, systems and information are there to support the role rather than slow it down. The company continues to invest in the technology that backs its Polokwane teams, and the new Security Guard will feel that from the first week.

Your Team

You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the legal and security jobs side of the business inside out. The Polokwane group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.

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.

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

Based in Polokwane

Notably, the role is based in Polokwane, near the Polokwane regional hub. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Polokwane and the broader Limpopo region.

Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Polokwane, Limpopo.

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 Polokwane.

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

What We Offer

In addition, you will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Polokwane 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.

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

Notably, 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.

The Environment

Equally, 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 Polokwane 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.

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

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.

Crucially, the Polokwane 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.

Equally, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Limpopo 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 Polokwane.

Our Commitment to Transformation

Equally, the organisation is committed to fair, merit-based recruitment and equal opportunity. Applications are assessed against the published role requirements in line with applicable employment law.

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 Limpopo.

Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Polokwane.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate access control points and verify visitor credentials
• Maintain FICA and KYC records in line with regulatory requirements
• Conduct legal research and prepare opinions for the legal team
• Maintain PSIRA registration and uphold the security industry code of conduct
• Manage matter files, court diaries and litigation deadlines
• Coordinate with SAPS and emergency services during incidents

Minimum Requirements

• Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays as required
• Sound ethical judgement and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Computer literacy and experience with case or incident management systems
• Ability to remain calm and professional in high-pressure incidents
• 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.