Armed Response Officer

Work-Force

Applications are warmly invited for a Armed Response Officer role based in Stellenbosch. We welcome candidates from every background across Western Cape who are ready to grow with us.

About This Position

An experienced Armed Response Officer is needed to support operations in Stellenbosch. The role forms part of how the business keeps its legal and security jobs portfolio strong in Western Cape.

Day-to-day, the role balances focused delivery with the kind of collaboration that keeps things moving. The successful candidate is trusted to make sensible decisions inside the agreed scope, with line-management support whenever a sounding board is useful.

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.

Tools, systems and information are there to support the role rather than slow it down. The company continues to invest in the technology that backs its Stellenbosch teams, and the new Armed Response Officer will feel that from the first week.

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.

The Stellenbosch 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.

In addition, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Western Cape operations throw up the unexpected.

No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Stellenbosch.

Working in Stellenbosch

Stellenbosch continues to grow as an employment hub in Western Cape, with near the V&A Waterfront 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 Stellenbosch.

Many candidates already living within reach of Stellenbosch cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Western Cape economy.

Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Stellenbosch, Western Cape.

What We Offer

Few roles let you see the impact of your work as quickly as this one. Every shift, project and decision in Stellenbosch contributes to real outcomes for clients and colleagues across the legal and security jobs space in Western Cape.

Practically speaking, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.

Career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.

In addition, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.

Your Team

You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the legal and security jobs side of the business inside out. The Stellenbosch group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.

Crucially, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Stellenbosch 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.

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.

Your Role

  • Run compliance training for staff on POPIA, FICA and ethics
  • Liaise with the Sheriff, Master’s Office and external counsel
  • Coordinate with SAPS and emergency services during incidents
  • Maintain FICA and KYC records in line with regulatory requirements
  • Operate access control points and verify visitor credentials
  • Maintain PSIRA registration and uphold the security industry code of conduct

Who We’re Looking For

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Sound ethical judgement and ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Strong report-writing skills with accurate, factual content
  • Able to perform the essential duties of a site-based security role safely, with reasonable accommodation where applicable
  • Active PSIRA registration at the appropriate grade for security roles
  • Excellent attention to detail when reviewing documents and evidence

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

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