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Step into a Security Officer role in Westville and make your mark across KwaZulu-Natal. The team is hiring now and wants to hear from sharp, committed candidates.
Overview
This Security Officer role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for Westville. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the legal and security jobs pipeline across KwaZulu-Natal.
Communication runs both ways. Managers across the legal and security jobs team in KwaZulu-Natal make time for one-to-ones, and people are expected to speak up early when something needs attention.
Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Security 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.
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 Westville much easier.
What We Offer
Few roles let you see the impact of your work as quickly as this one. Every shift, project and decision in Westville contributes to real outcomes for clients and colleagues across the legal and security jobs space in KwaZulu-Natal.
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.
Notably, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.
About Westville
Westville continues to grow as an employment hub in KwaZulu-Natal, with on the Umhlanga Ridge business corridor. 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.
Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Westville, KwaZulu-Natal.
Many candidates already living within reach of Westville cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local KwaZulu-Natal 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 Westville.
Your Future Here
Importantly, career progression for this legal and security jobs role in Westville depends on the hiring organisation’s policies, role requirements and business needs in KwaZulu-Natal.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Westville team member.
Equally, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Westville have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across KwaZulu-Natal.
The Environment
Notably, 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.
Importantly, 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.
Importantly, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in KwaZulu-Natal.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Westville site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Key Responsibilities
- Run compliance training for staff on POPIA, FICA and ethics
- Draft, review and amend commercial contracts and service agreements
- Patrol assigned premises and conduct visible security deterrence
- Support investigations into theft, fraud and policy breaches
- Monitor CCTV systems and respond to alarms and incidents
- Manage matter files, court diaries and litigation deadlines
- Maintain PSIRA registration and uphold the security industry code of conduct
What You’ll Need
- Relevant qualification: LLB, paralegal diploma or PSIRA grading as required
- Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays as required
- Active PSIRA registration at the appropriate grade for security roles
- Valid driver’s licence where required for the advertised duties; transport arrangements should support the scheduled shifts
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to remain calm and professional in high-pressure incidents
If your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.