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Posted recently. The organisation is recruiting a Security Officer for its Richards Bay operation. The role forms part of a wider legal and security jobs portfolio across KwaZulu-Natal.
About the Opportunity
The organisation is investing in its Richards Bay operation, and this Security Officer position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the legal and security jobs function and contribute to the wider KwaZulu-Natal business.
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 Richards Bay team.
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.
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 Richards Bay.
About Richards Bay
Working in Richards Bay means a place minutes from King Shaka International Airport, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the KwaZulu-Natal region, and the Richards Bay office benefits from those long-standing connections.
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 Richards Bay.
Many candidates already living within reach of Richards Bay 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.
Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal.
Diversity and Inclusion
Importantly, 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.
Beyond that, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for KwaZulu-Natal.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Richards Bay.
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.
Why This Role
On top of that, the hiring organisation may provide onboarding or skills development for this legal and security jobs role in Richards Bay; the available support will be confirmed in the final vacancy details for KwaZulu-Natal.
On top of that, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.
Equally, 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.
A Typical Day
Your day is built on focus and detail. You work through matter files or post lists, review evidence or contracts and check that every required record is in place. Communication with site teams, attorneys, clients or SAPS is constant, and you keep your reports factual, precise and timely. When something out of the ordinary happens, you respond calmly and follow procedure, knowing that good documentation today protects the business tomorrow.
Practically speaking, the Richards Bay office buzzes through peak hours and settles into focused, productive lulls in between, giving you time to plan and reset before the next stretch of work.
No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Richards Bay.
Beyond that, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when KwaZulu-Natal operations throw up the unexpected.
Your Team
You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the legal and security jobs side of the business inside out. The Richards Bay 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.
In addition, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Richards Bay 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.
Key Outputs
- Maintain PSIRA registration and uphold the security industry code of conduct
- Manage matter files, court diaries and litigation deadlines
- Support investigations into theft, fraud and policy breaches
- Run compliance training for staff on POPIA, FICA and ethics
- Conduct searches and inspections in line with site procedures
- Liaise with the Sheriff, Master’s Office and external counsel
- Compile accurate occurrence books and incident reports
Who We’re Looking For
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- 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
- Sound understanding of POPIA and applicable legal frameworks
- Sound ethical judgement and ability to maintain confidentiality
If your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.