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A Security Guard position is being filled in Potchefstroom. Suitable candidates from across North West are invited to submit their applications for review.
About the Opportunity
The Security Guard vacancy forms part of how the Potchefstroom branch keeps performing. It pairs day-to-day delivery with longer-running priorities that keep the legal and security jobs side of the business moving forward.
Communication runs both ways. Managers across the legal and security jobs team in North West make time for one-to-ones, and people are expected to speak up early when something needs attention.
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 Potchefstroom.
In addition, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Potchefstroom also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
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 Potchefstroom much easier.
Career Growth
This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the legal and security jobs team in Potchefstroom have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Potchefstroom have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across North West.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Potchefstroom 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.
About Potchefstroom
Notably, the role is based in Potchefstroom, close to the Mahikeng administrative hub. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Potchefstroom and the broader North West region.
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 Potchefstroom.
Many candidates already living within reach of Potchefstroom cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local North West economy.
Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Potchefstroom, North West.
Our Commitment to Transformation
Beyond that, the organisation supports a respectful workplace. Applications are welcome from suitably qualified candidates across North West, and recruitment is intended to be fair and transparent.
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.
Practically speaking, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for North West.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Potchefstroom.
What Your Day Looks Like
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.
No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Potchefstroom.
Notably, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when North West operations throw up the unexpected.
Practically speaking, the Potchefstroom 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.
Why This Role
In addition, the hiring organisation may provide onboarding or skills development for this legal and security jobs role in Potchefstroom; the available support will be confirmed in the final vacancy details for North West.
Career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.
Practically speaking, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.
Importantly, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.
Meet the Team
You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the legal and security jobs side of the business inside out. The Potchefstroom 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.
Notably, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Potchefstroom will be explained during the hiring process.
Daily Duties
- Maintain FICA and KYC records in line with regulatory requirements
- Liaise with the Sheriff, Master’s Office and external counsel
- Manage matter files, court diaries and litigation deadlines
- Coordinate with SAPS and emergency services during incidents
- Compile accurate occurrence books and incident reports
- Monitor CCTV systems and respond to alarms and incidents
- Maintain PSIRA registration and uphold the security industry code of conduct
- Operate access control points and verify visitor credentials
Candidate Profile
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent attention to detail when reviewing documents and evidence
- 2+ years’ relevant experience in legal or security operations
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and refresher training
- Computer literacy and experience with case or incident management systems
- Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays as required
Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.