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Step into a Armed Response Officer role in Gqeberha and make your mark across Eastern Cape. The team is hiring now and wants to hear from sharp, committed candidates.
The Role
The organisation is investing in its Gqeberha operation, and this Armed Response Officer position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the legal and security jobs function and contribute to the wider Eastern Cape business.
Crucially, the successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its Gqeberha team on trust, and the Armed Response Officer role will feel that from week one.
In addition, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Gqeberha also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Armed Response Officer is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in Eastern Cape is consistently high and consistently fair.
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.
No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Gqeberha.
Importantly, the Gqeberha 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.
Notably, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Eastern Cape operations throw up the unexpected.
What We Offer
Notably, the company invests in the people who join it. From structured onboarding to ongoing skills development, you will find clear paths to grow your career in legal and security jobs from your base in Gqeberha. Many colleagues across Eastern Cape have moved into senior roles after starting in positions just like this one.
Notably, 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 Gqeberha keep progressing.
Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Gqeberha teams.
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 Eastern Cape.
Growing With Us
Career progression here is real, not a slogan. The legal and security jobs space in Gqeberha offers a clear runway from delivery into team leadership and beyond, and managers sit down with each team member regularly to map out the next step in Eastern Cape.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Gqeberha team member.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Gqeberha have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Eastern Cape.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
The Environment
On top of that, the environment is process-driven and regulation-aware. Whether you are at a desk or on site, attention to detail, calm conduct and accurate reporting are non-negotiable.
A respectful, professional environment is the standard in Eastern Cape. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.
Importantly, the working environment is set up to give the team the focus needed for deeper work, while keeping collaboration and quick problem-solving close at hand.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Gqeberha site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Diversity and Inclusion
Inclusion is a core part of how the team operates. This is an equal-opportunity employer, and candidates from all communities — including women, youth and persons living with disabilities — are encouraged to apply for this role in Gqeberha.
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 Gqeberha.
Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Eastern Cape.
Daily Duties
- Run compliance training for staff on POPIA, FICA and ethics
- Maintain PSIRA registration and uphold the security industry code of conduct
- Liaise with the Sheriff, Master’s Office and external counsel
- Patrol assigned premises and conduct visible security deterrence
- Operate access control points and verify visitor credentials
- Manage matter files, court diaries and litigation deadlines
- Support investigations into theft, fraud and policy breaches
- Conduct legal research and prepare opinions for the legal team
Essential Criteria
- Active PSIRA registration at the appropriate grade for security roles
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays as required
- Clear criminal record verified through approved screening
- Physical fitness for site-based security roles
- Sound ethical judgement and ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to remain calm and professional in high-pressure incidents
Candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.