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Looking for your next move as a Access Control Officer in Durban? A role has just opened that gives you real responsibility and a clear path forward in KwaZulu-Natal.
About the Opportunity
An experienced Access Control Officer is needed to support operations in Durban. The role forms part of how the business keeps its legal and security jobs portfolio strong in 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.
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 Durban much easier.
Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Access Control Officer is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in KwaZulu-Natal is consistently high and consistently fair.
Why Join Us
Few roles let you see the impact of your work as quickly as this one. Every shift, project and decision in Durban contributes to real outcomes for clients and colleagues across the legal and security jobs space in KwaZulu-Natal.
The company reinvests in its people: paid training, internal moves and the chance to take on bigger projects are all part of how careers in Durban keep progressing.
Benefits are clear and consistent. Beyond the package on offer, the role includes the supports you would expect from an established South African employer in KwaZulu-Natal.
Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Durban teams.
Working in Durban
Working in Durban 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 Durban 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 Durban.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal.
Many candidates already living within reach of Durban 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.
Diversity and Inclusion
Diverse teams build stronger workplaces. Applications are welcome from candidates of every background, language and community across KwaZulu-Natal, and recruitment is fair, transparent and aligned with the EE Act.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Durban.
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.
Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across KwaZulu-Natal.
Career Growth
This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the legal and security jobs team in Durban 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 Durban have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across 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 Durban team member.
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.
Practically speaking, the Durban 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 Durban.
In addition, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when KwaZulu-Natal operations throw up the unexpected.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Compile accurate occurrence books and incident reports
- Liaise with the Sheriff, Master’s Office and external counsel
- Track legal and regulatory changes and advise the business on impact
- Support investigations into theft, fraud and policy breaches
- Conduct searches and inspections in line with site procedures
- Coordinate with SAPS and emergency services during incidents
- Maintain PSIRA registration and uphold the security industry code of conduct
Minimum Requirements
- Active PSIRA registration at the appropriate grade for security roles
- Relevant qualification: LLB, paralegal diploma or PSIRA grading as required
- Clear criminal record verified through approved screening
- Sound understanding of POPIA and applicable legal frameworks
- Strong report-writing skills with accurate, factual content
- Valid driver’s licence and own reliable transport (often required)
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and refresher training
Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.