Security Guard

Applications are warmly invited for a Security Guard role based in Mahikeng. We welcome candidates from every background across North West who are ready to grow with us.

The Role

This Security Guard role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for Mahikeng. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the legal and security jobs pipeline across North West.

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.

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

Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Security Guard to step into the legal and security jobs workflow quickly. Institutional knowledge is well-organised, so people are not reinventing the wheel from one week to the next.

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 Mahikeng teams, and the new Security Guard will feel that from the first week.

What We Offer

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

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

Equally, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.

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

Equal Opportunity

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.

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

Equally, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for North West.

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.

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 Mahikeng group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.

Beyond that, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Mahikeng will be explained during the hiring process.

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.

Your Future Here

Equally, this role can grow with you. Strong performers in the legal and security jobs team in Mahikeng have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.

Importantly, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Mahikeng have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across North West.

Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Mahikeng 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.

Where You’ll Work

Importantly, 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.

Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Mahikeng site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

Practically speaking, 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.

On top of that, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in North West.

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.

Beyond that, 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 Mahikeng.

On top of that, the Mahikeng 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate access control points and verify visitor credentials
• Maintain FICA and KYC records in line with regulatory requirements
• Track legal and regulatory changes and advise the business on impact
• Liaise with the Sheriff, Master’s Office and external counsel
• Draft, review and amend commercial contracts and service agreements
• Support investigations into theft, fraud and policy breaches
• Monitor CCTV systems and respond to alarms and incidents

What You’ll Need

• 2+ years’ relevant experience in legal or security operations
• Ability to remain calm and professional in high-pressure incidents
• Computer literacy and experience with case or incident management systems
• Active PSIRA registration at the appropriate grade for security roles
• Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays as required

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