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Looking for your next move as a Access Control Officer in Virginia? A role has just opened that gives you real responsibility and a clear path forward in Free State.
The Role
The Access Control Officer vacancy forms part of how the Virginia 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.
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 Virginia teams, and the new Access Control Officer will feel that from the first week.
Practically speaking, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Virginia also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
Working in Virginia
On top of that, the role is based in Virginia, in the Welkom gold fields. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Virginia and the broader Free State region.
Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Virginia, Free State.
Many candidates already living within reach of Virginia cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Free State economy.
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 Virginia.
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 Virginia group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.
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.
Beyond that, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Virginia will be explained during the hiring process.
Why Join Us
Notably, the hiring organisation may provide onboarding or skills development for this legal and security jobs role in Virginia; the available support will be confirmed in the final vacancy details for Free State.
Career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.
Notably, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.
Beyond that, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.
Diversity and Inclusion
Notably, the organisation is committed to fair, merit-based recruitment and equal opportunity. Applications are assessed against the published role requirements in line with applicable employment law.
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.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Virginia.
In addition, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Free State.
Your Future Here
This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the legal and security jobs team in Virginia have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Virginia 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.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Virginia have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Free State.
Core Functions
- Liaise with the Sheriff, Master’s Office and external counsel
- Maintain FICA and KYC records in line with regulatory requirements
- Monitor CCTV systems and respond to alarms and incidents
- Support investigations into theft, fraud and policy breaches
- Conduct searches and inspections in line with site procedures
- Operate access control points and verify visitor credentials
- Compile accurate occurrence books and incident reports
What You’ll Need
- Valid driver’s licence where required for the advertised duties; transport arrangements should support the scheduled shifts
- Any checks required by law or the specific duties will be explained during the hiring process
- 2+ years’ relevant experience in legal or security operations
- Computer literacy and experience with case or incident management systems
- Excellent attention to detail when reviewing documents and evidence
- Able to perform the essential duties of a site-based security role safely, with reasonable accommodation where applicable
- Strong report-writing skills with accurate, factual content
Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.