Security Guard

Whether you are an experienced Security Guard or stepping into the role for the first time, there is space for you in Colesberg. The team hires on merit and across communities in Northern Cape.

The Role

This Security Guard role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for Colesberg. 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.

The organisation keeps reporting lines clean and expectations realistic. Performance is measured against a small, agreed set of metrics, and there are no surprise yardsticks for the Security Guard taking on this position.

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.

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 Colesberg teams, and the new Security Guard will feel that from the first week.

Why This Role

You will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Colesberg 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.

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

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

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

Your Workplace

On top of that, 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 Colesberg site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

In addition, 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 Northern Cape.

Meet the Team

Equally, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Colesberg 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.

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.

Practically speaking, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Colesberg 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.

Career Growth

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

On top of that, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Colesberg 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 Colesberg team member.

Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.

Working in Colesberg

Colesberg continues to grow as an employment hub in Northern Cape, with near the Orange River agricultural zone. This role gives you a foothold in one of its busier business communities, with access to the local services, suppliers and partners that keep the work moving.

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 Colesberg.

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

Many candidates already living within reach of Colesberg 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.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Coordinate with SAPS and emergency services during incidents
• Maintain PSIRA registration and uphold the security industry code of conduct
• Compile accurate occurrence books and incident reports
• Liaise with the Sheriff, Master’s Office and external counsel
• Track legal and regulatory changes and advise the business on impact
• Operate access control points and verify visitor credentials

Candidate Profile

• Any checks required by law or the specific duties will be explained during the hiring process
• Sound understanding of POPIA and applicable legal frameworks
• Sound ethical judgement and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Valid driver’s licence where required for the advertised duties; transport arrangements should support the scheduled shifts
• Strong report-writing skills with accurate, factual content
• Relevant qualification: LLB, paralegal diploma or PSIRA grading as required
• Able to perform the essential duties of a site-based security role safely, with reasonable accommodation where applicable

Notably, candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.