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Listing live now. A vacancy has been confirmed for a Security Guard based in Mthatha, Eastern Cape. The successful candidate will join an established team within the legal and security jobs function.
About the Opportunity
The Security Guard position is part of an ongoing recruitment drive across Eastern Cape. The brief has been shaped carefully, with a focus on delivery in Mthatha and across the legal and security jobs space.
Beyond that, the successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its Mthatha team on trust, and the Security Guard role will feel that from week one.
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.
The Environment
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.
Beyond that, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Eastern Cape.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Mthatha site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Diversity and Inclusion
Crucially, 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.
Practically speaking, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Eastern Cape.
Your Team
Beyond that, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Mthatha office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Eastern Cape 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.
Beyond that, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Mthatha will be explained during the hiring process.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Manage matter files, court diaries and litigation deadlines
- Coordinate with SAPS and emergency services during incidents
- Patrol assigned premises and conduct visible security deterrence
- Run compliance training for staff on POPIA, FICA and ethics
- Conduct searches and inspections in line with site procedures
- Operate access control points and verify visitor credentials
- Compile accurate occurrence books and incident reports
- Track legal and regulatory changes and advise the business on impact
Who We’re Looking For
- Sound understanding of POPIA and applicable legal frameworks
- Strong report-writing skills with accurate, factual content
- 2+ years’ relevant experience in legal or security operations
- Able to perform the essential duties of a site-based security role safely, with reasonable accommodation where applicable
- 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.