Security Guard

The organisation is recruiting a Security Guard for its Knysna operation. The role forms part of a wider legal and security jobs portfolio across Western Cape.

What This Role Involves

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

Notably, the successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its Knysna team on trust, and the Security Guard role will feel that from week one.

Stakeholders for this position include line managers, peers across the legal and security jobs team and trusted external partners. Building those relationships early makes the next twelve months in Knysna much easier.

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

Your Team

You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the legal and security jobs side of the business inside out. The Knysna 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.

Crucially, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Knysna will be explained during the hiring process.

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.

Why This Role

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

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

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

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

Based in Knysna

Practically speaking, the role is based in Knysna, near the Cape Town International Airport hub. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Knysna and the broader Western Cape region.

Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Knysna, Western Cape.

Many candidates already living within reach of Knysna cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Western Cape 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 Knysna.

Equal Opportunity

Importantly, the organisation supports a respectful workplace. Applications are welcome from suitably qualified candidates across Western Cape, and recruitment is intended to be fair and transparent.

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

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.

Beyond that, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Western Cape.

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.

Practically speaking, the Knysna 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.

No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Knysna.

Importantly, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Western Cape operations throw up the unexpected.

Career Growth

Importantly, career progression for this legal and security jobs role in Knysna depends on the hiring organisation’s policies, role requirements and business needs in Western Cape.

Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.

Crucially, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Knysna have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Western Cape.

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

Your Workplace

Practically speaking, 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 Knysna site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

Beyond that, 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.

Practically speaking, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Western Cape.

Your Role

• Maintain PSIRA registration and uphold the security industry code of conduct
• Run compliance training for staff on POPIA, FICA and ethics
• Conduct searches and inspections in line with site procedures
• Support investigations into theft, fraud and policy breaches
• Monitor CCTV systems and respond to alarms and incidents
• Compile accurate occurrence books and incident reports
• Manage matter files, court diaries and litigation deadlines
• Track legal and regulatory changes and advise the business on impact

Who We’re Looking For

• Active PSIRA registration at the appropriate grade for security roles
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and refresher training
• 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
• Able to perform the essential duties of a site-based security role safely, with reasonable accommodation where applicable
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays as required

If most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.