Access Control Officer

Role: Access Control Officer. Location: White River, Mpumalanga. The team is hiring and seeks a candidate who can step in and deliver from week one.

About This Position

This Access Control Officer role sits within the legal and security jobs function in White River. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across Mpumalanga.

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.

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 White River teams, and the new Access Control Officer will feel that from the first week.

Your Future Here

Career progression for this legal and security jobs role in White River depends on the hiring organisation’s policies, role requirements and business needs in Mpumalanga.

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 White River team member.

Why This Role

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

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

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

What You’ll Be Doing

• Draft, review and amend commercial contracts and service agreements
• Manage matter files, court diaries and litigation deadlines
• Maintain FICA and KYC records in line with regulatory requirements
• Conduct legal research and prepare opinions for the legal team
• Liaise with the Sheriff, Master’s Office and external counsel
• Compile accurate occurrence books and incident reports
• Coordinate with SAPS and emergency services during incidents

Who We’re Looking For

• Ability to remain calm and professional in high-pressure incidents
• Excellent attention to detail when reviewing documents and evidence
• Valid driver’s licence where required for the advertised duties; transport arrangements should support the scheduled shifts
• Able to perform the essential duties of a site-based security role safely, with reasonable accommodation where applicable
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Relevant qualification: LLB, paralegal diploma or PSIRA grading as required
• Sound ethical judgement and ability to maintain confidentiality

Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.