Security Officer

This is a current vacancy. We believe great workplaces are built on great people. We are looking for a Security Officer in Bellville, and we encourage applicants from across Western Cape to consider this opportunity.

The Role

An experienced Security Officer is needed to support operations in Bellville. The role forms part of how the business keeps its legal and security jobs portfolio strong in Western Cape.

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

Reasonable working hours and respectful planning are part of how the role runs. The team values strong delivery, and load is balanced fairly across the legal and security jobs group in Bellville.

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 Bellville teams, and the new Security Officer will feel that from the first week.

Based in Bellville

Working in Bellville means a place close to the Stellenbosch agricultural belt, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Western Cape region, and the Bellville office benefits from those long-standing connections.

Many candidates already living within reach of Bellville 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.

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

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 Bellville.

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

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.

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

Career Growth

Notably, this role can grow with you. Strong performers in the legal and security jobs team in Bellville have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.

Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Bellville team member.

Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Bellville 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.

About the Team

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

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.

On top of that, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Bellville 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.

Why Join Us

Few roles let you see the impact of your work as quickly as this one. Every shift, project and decision in Bellville contributes to real outcomes for clients and colleagues across the legal and security jobs space in Western Cape.

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

Equally, 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Compile accurate occurrence books and incident reports
• Monitor CCTV systems and respond to alarms and incidents
• Liaise with the Sheriff, Master’s Office and external counsel
• Maintain FICA and KYC records in line with regulatory requirements
• Support investigations into theft, fraud and policy breaches

Candidate Profile

• Ability to remain calm and professional in high-pressure incidents
• Valid driver’s licence where required for the advertised duties; transport arrangements should support the scheduled shifts
• Any checks required by law or the specific duties will be explained during the hiring process
• 2+ years’ relevant experience in legal or security operations
• Active PSIRA registration at the appropriate grade for security roles
• Computer literacy and experience with case or incident management systems
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and refresher training

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