Access Control Officer

The organisation is recruiting a Access Control Officer for its Klerksdorp operation. The role forms part of a wider legal and security jobs portfolio across North West.

Overview

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

Equally, the organisation keeps reporting lines clean and expectations realistic. Performance is measured against a small, agreed set of metrics, and there are no surprise yardsticks for the Access Control Officer taking on this position.

Crucially, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Klerksdorp also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.

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 Klerksdorp.

Meet the Team

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

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.

Crucially, the team mix in Klerksdorp reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.

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.

Equally, the Klerksdorp 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.

Crucially, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when North West 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 Klerksdorp.

Equal Opportunity

Diverse teams build stronger workplaces. Applications are welcome from candidates of every background, language and community across North West, and recruitment is fair, transparent and aligned with the EE Act.

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 North West.

Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Klerksdorp.

Why Join Us

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

Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Klerksdorp teams.

On top of that, 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 Klerksdorp 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 North West.

Daily Duties

• Maintain PSIRA registration and uphold the security industry code of conduct
• Coordinate with SAPS and emergency services during incidents
• Conduct legal research and prepare opinions for the legal team
• Monitor CCTV systems and respond to alarms and incidents
• Liaise with the Sheriff, Master’s Office and external counsel
• Operate access control points and verify visitor credentials
• Manage matter files, court diaries and litigation deadlines
• Track legal and regulatory changes and advise the business on impact

What You’ll Need

• Strong report-writing skills with accurate, factual content
• Clear criminal record verified through approved screening
• Active PSIRA registration at the appropriate grade for security roles
• Physical fitness for site-based security roles
• Valid driver’s licence and own reliable transport (often required)
• Sound understanding of POPIA and applicable legal frameworks

Candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.