Security Officer

Whether you are an experienced Security Officer or stepping into the role for the first time, there is space for you in Standerton. The team hires on merit and across communities in Mpumalanga.

About This Position

The Security Officer vacancy forms part of how the Standerton 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 Mpumalanga make time for one-to-ones, and people are expected to speak up early when something needs attention.

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 Standerton much easier.

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 Standerton.

Based in Standerton

Working in Standerton means a place along the N4 Maputo Development Corridor, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Mpumalanga region, and the Standerton office benefits from those long-standing connections.

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

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 Standerton.

Many candidates already living within reach of Standerton 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.

Meet the Team

Beyond that, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Standerton office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Mpumalanga operations get busy.

Practically speaking, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Standerton will be explained during the hiring process.

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.

Day in the Life

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 Standerton.

Notably, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Mpumalanga operations throw up the unexpected.

Equally, the Standerton 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 Join Us

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

Equally, 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.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Draft, review and amend commercial contracts and service agreements
• Conduct searches and inspections in line with site procedures
• Patrol assigned premises and conduct visible security deterrence
• Coordinate with SAPS and emergency services during incidents
• Maintain PSIRA registration and uphold the security industry code of conduct
• Run compliance training for staff on POPIA, FICA and ethics
• Track legal and regulatory changes and advise the business on impact

Candidate Profile

• Sound ethical judgement and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Computer literacy and experience with case or incident management systems
• 2+ years’ relevant experience in legal or security operations
• Valid driver’s licence where required for the advertised duties; transport arrangements should support the scheduled shifts
• Ability to remain calm and professional in high-pressure incidents
• Strong report-writing skills with accurate, factual content
• Relevant qualification: LLB, paralegal diploma or PSIRA grading as required

Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.