Work-Force
Applications are warmly invited for a Armed Response Officer role based in Johannesburg. We welcome candidates from every background across Gauteng who are ready to grow with us.
What This Role Involves
An experienced Armed Response Officer is needed to support operations in Johannesburg. The role forms part of how the business keeps its legal and security jobs portfolio strong in Gauteng.
Expect a structured first ninety days, with onboarding milestones, regular check-ins, and an early focus on getting comfortable with the systems and processes that underpin the Johannesburg team.
The role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Johannesburg also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Armed Response 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.
Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Armed Response Officer is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in Gauteng is consistently high and consistently fair.
Working in Johannesburg
Johannesburg continues to grow as an employment hub in Gauteng, with in the heart of the Rosebank business precinct. 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 Johannesburg.
Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Johannesburg, Gauteng.
Many candidates already living within reach of Johannesburg cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Gauteng economy.
Growing With Us
This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the legal and security jobs team in Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg team member.
On top of that, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Johannesburg have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Gauteng.
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
You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the legal and security jobs side of the business inside out. The Johannesburg 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.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
Equally, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Johannesburg will be explained during the hiring process.
Diversity and Inclusion
Inclusive recruitment is part of the organisation’s employment practices. Applicants are assessed on relevant qualifications, skills and experience for this role in Johannesburg.
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.
Beyond that, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Gauteng.
Equally, inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Johannesburg.
What We Offer
Equally, you will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Johannesburg 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.
Notably, 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.
Career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.
Your Workplace
Practically speaking, 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 Johannesburg site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Notably, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Gauteng.
Equally, 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.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft, review and amend commercial contracts and service agreements
- Track legal and regulatory changes and advise the business on impact
- Conduct legal research and prepare opinions for the legal team
- Run compliance training for staff on POPIA, FICA and ethics
- Compile accurate occurrence books and incident reports
- Manage matter files, court diaries and litigation deadlines
- Maintain PSIRA registration and uphold the security industry code of conduct
Minimum Requirements
- Valid driver’s licence where required for the advertised duties; transport arrangements should support the scheduled shifts
- 2+ years’ relevant experience in legal or security operations
- Excellent attention to detail when reviewing documents and evidence
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and refresher training
- Active PSIRA registration at the appropriate grade for security roles
- Relevant qualification: LLB, paralegal diploma or PSIRA grading as required
Importantly, candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.