Security Patrol Officer

This is a current vacancy. Role: Security Patrol Officer. Location: Barberton, Mpumalanga. The team is hiring and seeks a candidate who can step in and deliver from week one.

The Role

The organisation is investing in its Barberton operation, and this Security Patrol Officer position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the legal and security jobs function and contribute to the wider Mpumalanga business.

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

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

Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Security Patrol Officer 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.

Where You’ll Work

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.

Beyond that, 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 Mpumalanga.

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

Based in Barberton

Working in Barberton means a place close to the Komatipoort border post, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Mpumalanga region, and the Barberton office benefits from those long-standing connections.

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

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 Barberton.

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

Equal Opportunity

Practically speaking, 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.

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

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.

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

Your Team

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

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 Barberton 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 This Role

Practically speaking, the hiring organisation may provide onboarding or skills development for this legal and security jobs role in Barberton; the available support will be confirmed in the final vacancy details for Mpumalanga.

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

In addition, 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.

Daily Duties

• Conduct legal research and prepare opinions for the legal team
• Run compliance training for staff on POPIA, FICA and ethics
• Track legal and regulatory changes and advise the business on impact
• Patrol assigned premises and conduct visible security deterrence
• Operate access control points and verify visitor credentials
• Coordinate with SAPS and emergency services during incidents
• Conduct searches and inspections in line with site procedures
• Liaise with the Sheriff, Master’s Office and external counsel

Candidate Profile

• Relevant qualification: LLB, paralegal diploma or PSIRA grading as required
• Valid driver’s licence where required for the advertised duties; transport arrangements should support the scheduled shifts
• Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays as required
• 2+ years’ relevant experience in legal or security operations
• Able to perform the essential duties of a site-based security role safely, with reasonable accommodation where applicable
• Any checks required by law or the specific duties will be explained during the hiring process

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